Master of Business Administration (MBA)
The PLU MBA is an AACSB-accredited, in-person program designed to accommodate working professionals. Founded on the cornerstones of leadership, creative innovation, global awareness and ethical responsibility, the PLU MBA prepares you to excel in your field and make meaningful contributions to your organizations and the business world. With classes in late afternoons and evenings, our MBA offers multiple options to complete your degree in the timeframe that works for you.
You’ll have the option to pursue the general Master of Business Administration degree or the STEM-Designated MBA in Management Science and Quantitative Methods (MSQM). You can also add an optional concentration to your MBA in Healthcare Management, Entrepreneurship and Closely-Held Enterprises, Technology and Innovation Management, and Supply Chain Management.
MBA Highlights:
- Flexible, in-person timeline options:
- 9 months, 16 months, or 21 months
- Late afternoon and evening classes
- Two degree paths and four optional concentrations:
- General MBA
- MBA in Management Science & Quantitative Methods (STEM-Designated)
- Concentrations in Healthcare Management, Entrepreneurship & Closely-Held Enterprises, Technology & Innovation Management, and Supply Chain Management
Note: All of our MBA schedule options are considered full-time student status for financial aid and military benefits purposes.
Why choose PLU’s MBA?
Nationally Ranked
According to The Princeton Review, PLU’s School of Business is one of the nation’s most outstanding business schools.
Ranked #1 MBA program in WA
PLU is ranked as the top private university MBA program and the #2 MBA program in Washington State.
Accredited by the AACSB
The PLU School of Business is accredited by AACSB – only 5% of business schools across the world achieve this accreditation.
In-Person & Personalized
PLU is a community centered on care, where you’ll receive tailored support from experienced faculty and staff, and have full access to on-campus resources.
Tuition Price Lock
Your tuition is locked in for six consecutive semesters, protecting you from unexpected tuition increases in case your timeframe changes.
Included International Experience
The curriculum features an embedded, 10-day faculty-led global business study trip with core travel costs full covered by the program.
PLU’s MBA stands out for its commitment to quality education. It is characterized by rigorous academic standards, global awareness, and small in-person classes, ensuring a personalized learning experience.
You’ll benefit from experiential learning opportunities, including internships, consulting projects, and case competitions, which bridge theoretical knowledge with real-world business challenges. And you’ll network with peers, alumni, faculty, and industry professionals, facilitating valuable connections to advance your career.
Whether you plan to work for a small nonprofit, government agency, large multinational organization, healthcare system, athletic organization or even start your own company, PLU’s MBA curriculum will prepare you to integrate effective business concepts and strategies for responsible leadership in today’s business landscape.
"What I appreciate most about the PLU MBA program is the faculty’s genuine commitment to student success. Each professor I’ve had has been deeply invested in ensuring we not only understand the material but can also apply it in real-world contexts." Robert '25
