Executive MBA

EMBA programs are designed for accomplished mid-to-senior managers, executives, entrepreneurs and business leaders who want to work full time while earning a graduate degree in two years or less.

The Foster Executive MBA Experience offers:

• Dynamic collaborative learning
• Robust, integrated curriculum with a global perspective that focuses on leadership development and strategic thinking
• Weekly or monthly schedule options to accommodate personal and professional needs
• Access to Seattle's vibrant, cutting edge business community
• Highly respected, top-rated faculty

ADMISSIONS PROCESS

The Executive MBA Program uses a self-managed application process. Applicants are responsible for providing the necessary information and documents to complete an application. We have developed a resource to guide you through the application instructions. We recommend reviewing the document before accessing the online admission application.

• Letter of Endorsement
• Letters of Recommendation
• Application Workshop

Letter of Endorsement
Candidates must obtain endorsement from their employing organizations. The endorsement acknowledges that the employing organization agrees to support an EMBA applicant's attendance at all required class days and activities. Individuals who are self-employed or not currently employed submit an additional letter of recommendation in place of the Letter of Endorsement. Download the Letter of Endorsement form.

Recommendations
Three recommendations are required (four if self-employed). Applicants provide the recommenders' names and e-mail addresses in the UW Graduate School's online application system. Recommenders receive an e-mail message with a link to access the recommendation form. We strongly encourage recommenders to use the online forms. View recommenders' overview.

Application Workshop
Designed for potential applicants who have attended an information session or met with an EMBA admission representative. You are invited to attend an informative one-hour session to learn how to submit your best application. In-person workshops begin at 6:00 p.m. in the Bank of America Executive Education Center at the Michael G. Foster School of Business. Online sessions begin at 5:00 pm.

APPLICATION DEADLINES & SELECTION CRITERIA

Application Deadlines

Applications are accepted throughout the year and fully qualified applicants are admitted year-round for an Autumn Quarter start.

• Applications continue to be accepted for the Autumn Quarter 2013. NOTE: We anticipate available seats in the North America class, but expect a possible waiting list for the Regional class.
• If you have not yet begun an application and are interested in beginning this year, we recommend you contact the EMBA Program admission staff. We are committed to admitting the most qualified applicants. 

Graduate School online application 

Selection Criteria 
Each entering class is made up of 30 to 40 participants who are selected to represent diverse industries, job functions and organizations. The minimum years of experience considered for admission into the EMBA Program is five. The admission committee also evaluates each applicant according to the following criteria:

• Demonstrated potential for general management
• Ability to successfully complete graduate work in management
• Probable contribution to the program
• Ability/willingness to commit the required time and energy
• Demonstrated record as an effective small team member
• Ability to enhance the class’ professional background diversity