Master of Business Administration
The Leading MBA on the Eastside
Empower your career with the UW MBA at Bothell. Guided by expert faculty and a collaborative cohort model, you’ll hone business and leadership expertise in an innovative curriculum tailored for working professionals.
Designed for Your Success
Your success is our mission. Our accredited UW MBA designed for working professionals offers unmatched flexibility, enriching learning experiences, and opportunities for growth and connection delivered through an innovative, rigorous curriculum and expert faculty guidance. Start achieving your career goals from Day 1.
- Start your journey any quarter
- Complete in 18 months or go at your own pace
- Adjust your course load each quarter
- Small class sizes with direct professor access
- In-person with hybrid and online course options
- No GRE/GMAT required for 2025 applications
#1
MOST AFFORDABLE MBA
among all WA State
public institutions
150%
AVERAGE SALARY INCREASE
within 3 years of graduation
#2
HIGHEST POST-MBA SALARY
in WA State
per erdc.wa.gov
Program Highlights
Gain the skills, confidence, and strategic perspective to lead in today’s evolving global business landscape. Through a blend of core courses, hands-on learning, and tailored electives, you will develop the knowledge and tools to make an immediate impact wherever your career takes you.
You will develop:
- Strategic & innovative thinking to solve complex business challenges
- Data-driven analysis & decision-making using AI tools, analytics, and forecasting
- Leadership expertise in change management, employee motivation, and conflict resolution
- Advanced communication and presentation skills to deliver clear, compelling insights
- A robust network of local and global industry professionals to support your career growth
Specializations
Personalize your learning experience to match your goals. Choose from a broad selection of electives or pursue a focused specialization in one of two focus areas:
Elective Path
Design a personalized MBA experience by choosing electives across key business disciplines. Shape a path that fits your vision.
Leadership MBA
Develop the skills to lead teams, drive strategy, and manage change. Learn how to empower others, guide organizations, and deliver meaningful results.
Technology MBA
Prepare to drive innovation in a technology-focused world and learn to leverage the power of AI, data analytics, and digital transformation.
Take a closer look at our dynamic curriculum.
Flexible Schedule & Completion Time
Our MBA program is designed to adapt to your busy schedule to ensure you gain maximum career impact. Explore flexible learning by taking one course per term or accelerating with four.
Flexible completion
18 months (6 quarters) – or go at your own pace!
Weekly schedule options
Monday & Wednesday, 6:00 – 9:30 PM
Tuesday & Thursday, 6:00 – 9:30 PM
Application Deadlines
Applying is simple and flexible. With rolling admissions, you can start in any quarter and choose a course load that fits your schedule and goals.
Summer 2025
Priority: May 1, 2025
Fall 2025
Priority: August 1, 2025*
Winter 2026
Priority: Dec 1, 2025
Spring 2026
Priority: Feb 26, 2026
Program Impact
64%
PROMOTED OR SWITCHED ORG
within 3 years of graduation
53%
CHANGED INDUSTRY OR JOB FUNCTION
within 3 years of graduation
“The faculty played a pivotal role in my success. Many of my professors became invaluable mentors, and I will always remember the support and guidance they provided. This program truly has it all—an ideal size, reasonable cost, outstanding opportunities, and exceptional quality.”
Yenlik Mukhanova
Senior Technical Product Manager, T-Mobile
Benefits & Opportunities
Build Meaningful Connections
Expand your professional network through direct access to executives, industry leaders, and a global alumni community. Develop strong peer relationships thanks to a cohort-based program. Learn together on as you collaborate on live projects. Connect directly with faculty, engage with industry professionals, with the benefits of small class size for more meaningful engagement.
Accelerate Your Career
Our Career Accelerator Series offers workshops and personalized support designed to help you meet your goals. From resume and LinkedIn coaching to mock interviews and recruiter panels, you will be equipped to shift industries, step into leadership, or advance your current role.
Learn by Doing
Apply your skills in real-world settings through live projects with partner organizations. Many courses integrate experiential learning so you can gain confidence and perspective in solving actual business challenges.
Gain Global Perspective
Explore business practices and cultures firsthand through our Global Tour. Travel abroad for a one-week immersive experience that deepens your understanding of international markets, strategy, and leadership.
Grow Through Mentorship
Mentorship EDGE connects you with accomplished business leaders for personalized, career-focused guidance. Through one-on-one sessions, networking events, and ongoing support, you will gain insights, build confidence, and clarify your professional path.
Lead Through Community
The MBA Association offers you a dynamic space for connection, collaboration, and leadership. Through events, peer engagement, and academic initiatives, you will build lasting relationships and strengthen key skills in teamwork, communication, and strategy.
World-Class Faculty
Learn from world-class faculty who are both industry experts and dedicated mentors. They bring real-world experience and cutting-edge research into the classroom, giving you the insight and skills needed to thrive in today’s evolving business landscape.
Stephen Jones, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Professor Jones teaches MBA Strategic Management courses. Building on his industry experience and his extensive research in market level competition and collaboration behaviors of firms, Dr. Jones helps students develop strategic thinking skills through simulations and real-world client projects.
Sophie Leroy, Ph.D.
Professor
Professor Leroy teaches MBA leadership courses. Drawing from her industry experience, leadership expertise, and extensive research in organizational management, Dr. Leroy empowers students to hone their leadership skills, equipping them to lead local and global teams effectively, drive change, make ethical decisions, and achieve impactful results.
Surya Pathak, Ph.D.
Professor
Professor Pathak teaches MBA Business consulting courses. Building on his own entrepreneurial experiences, his expertise in AI and digital transformation, and his extensive research in supply chain, Dr. Pathak helps students learn how to solve complex business problems in a changing, technology-rich, and global, world.
Start Your Journey
Connect with Us!
Meet with someone from our team to learn more about the Master of Business Administration program. Join a Q &A Session to explore the program and get your questions answered.
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Email us at uwbmba@uw.edu.
Ready to Get Started?
Apply today or reach out to us to learn how to begin your MBA journey at the University of Washington Bothell.
Current Students
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