Program Overview

Introduction to the Evening MBA Program

The Western Washington University's College of Business and Economics offers an interdisciplinary enterprise management MBA program designed to evolve working professionals into adaptive leaders prepared to manage in the current dynamic and interconnected business environment.

Program Details

• The program meets twice weekly in the evening on Western Washington University's Bellingham campus, accommodating the schedules of working professionals.
• Dedicated MBA career services are tailored to support the unique needs of evening students, with salary negotiation and upward mobility support at the forefront.
• The program combines technical, managerial, and leadership curricula with a startup, growth, and pivot-focused capstone to build a comprehensive foundation to accelerate careers.

Accreditation and Reputation

• The Western MBA Program has AACSB accreditation, a distinction achieved by only 5% of business programs worldwide.
• Graduates are capable, hardworking, resilient, holistic drivers of business progress and value.

Program Format and Structure

Overview

• Format: Part-Time
• Length: 8 Quarters over 2 calendar years
• Program Start: Even numbered years in June (2024, 2026...)
• Classes Offered: Evening
• Credits: 64
• Total Program Cost: $30,000* (tuition and fees estimated for in-state residents)

Curriculum

• The curriculum includes aspects of economics, marketing, management, accounting, finance, operations, and global business.
• Sample Curriculum:
  • Summer Year 1:
    • MBA 594: Business Within Society (4 credits)
    • MBA 502: Statistical Methods (4 credits)
  • Fall Year 1:
    • MBA 504: Microeconomics (4 credits)
    • MBA 507: Corporate Information Systems Management (4 credits)
  • Winter Year 1:
    • MBA 509: Marketing Management (4 credits)
    • MBA 510: Financial Accounting (4 credits)
  • Spring Year 1:
    • MBA 503: Macroeconomics (4 credits)
    • MBA 511: Managerial Accounting (4 credits)
  • Summer Year 2:
    • MBA 508: Managerial Accounting (4 credits)
    • MBA 507: Managing Organizations and People (4 credits)
  • Fall Year 2:
    • MBA 505: Business Finance (4 credits)
    • MBA 509: Marketing Strategy (4 credits)
  • Winter Year 2:
    • MBA 591: Strategic Management (4 credits)
    • MBA 541: Managerial Finance (4 credits)
  • Spring Year 2:
    • MBA 591: Strategic Management (4 credits)
    • MBA 595: Competing in a Global Environment (4 credits)

Admission Criteria

• To apply for the evening MBA, applicants need only to have graduated from any program in an institution accredited by a regional Association of Schools and Collegesno previous business coursework required.
• The MBA Program Admissions Committee is continuing to waive the GMAT and GRE requirement for applicants to professional programs.
• Application materials should be submitted directly to the Western Washington University Graduate School.

Additional Information

• Electives: Undergraduate electives (400 level) may be taken optionally and in addition to required courses on a space-available basis, with permission from the MBA Program and associated department.
• Capstone Project: Required
• Internship: Not required
• Location: Bellingham