The MBA at PLU
Business leaders face greater challenges than ever before. Global competitive pressures, rapid advances in technology and a dramatic reshaping of the workforce create a world where change is the only constant. To meet these challenges and position yourself for success you need the right tools and the knowledge to use them well. PLU MBA graduates are skilled, team-oriented, cross-functional, and collaborative; in short, they are prepared for the demands of an ever-changing business climate. The MBA program is renowned for its strong business training that integrates knowledge from various functional areas, the expertise of our faculty and the real-world experience of our students. It reinforces strong values, ethics and service and acknowledges the multicultural influences driving today's market. Our program is based on developing key competencies that will help you build a lifetime of success.
Accreditation
The AACSB International-The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) is the premier accrediting agency for degree programs in business. AACSB International accreditation assures quality and promotes excellence and continuous improvement in business education. PLU's MBA program has been accredited since 1976.
Exciting Curriculum
Designed for relevance in a dynamic business environment, PLU's curriculum focuses on integration and interaction in the classroom, as well as developing skill-based competencies and insights to facilitate career and personal success.
Superior Faculty
Professors are professionally and doctorally qualified. They teach fundamentals as well as the most current issues and trends. All have private sector experience and the majority have lived or worked abroad.
Small Classes
The average MBA class size is 15 students, allowing for a dynamic and personalized learning environment.
Choice and Flexibility
You can design your own focus, with a core of required courses and a wide variety of electives. You take evening classes (typically two evenings per week) and attend full-time or part-time. You can take as few as two years or as many as seven years to finish your MBA. You can focus your MBA in Technology and Innovation Management, Health care, Entrepreneurship or earn a broad-based general management degree. An advisor will assist you personally in scheduling your coursework and relating your studies to your career and goals.
Student-Focused Learning
Teamwork, interaction and diversity are key elements of your classroom experience. 95% of PLU MBA students have work experience so you will be engaged in learning from your classmates as well as from faculty, texts and cases.
Life-Long Learning
Just one of the perks of being a PLU MBA alum is an open door to come back any time to sit in on MBA courses. At a space-available basis, you can sit in any class to brush up on your skills and learn about the latest trends. To do this, all you need to do is notify the School of Business Director of Graduate Studies at 253-535-7330 at least two weeks in advance of the beginning of class.
Established Alumni Network
Strong alumni connections, both locally and around the world, are here to assist you in making important business contacts.
