COB Viewbook 2018

AN MBA DESIGNED FOR THE REAL WORLD. Master of Business Administration

“With a graduate-level of study, training, and practice, the Northwest University MBA has helped me to become a confident leader. The program was hard work, but very gratifying. It is the best decision I have ever made for my professional development. As proof, I landed a dream job after graduating from NU. I’m grateful to my cohort and professors that accompanied me on my journey.”

– John C. Hollyfield, MBA Product Release Manager at F5 Networks

Move your career forward

IN JUST ONE NIGHT A WEEK. Your world is a busy one. Full-time work. Full-time household. Full-time life. At the College of Business, we’ve designed an MBA program for those who live in the real world. You can earn your degree in two years by attending class just one night each week and on the occasional Saturday. And we’re located in Kirkland, so if you live or work on the Eastside, there is no 520 bridge to take its toll.

But convenience does not mean easy. Our MBA program is rigorous. Each course is taught by a distinguished faculty member who provides real-world instruction and insight that you can apply right away. You’ve always understood that a fully accredited MBA could benefit your career. At Northwest University, we can help you achieve it.

Call your enrollment counselor at 425-889-5747 or apply online at northwestu.edu/business.

Let’s move forward together.

WHY CHOOSE NORTHWEST UNIVERSITY? BUILT AROUND YOU

RELEVANT TRAINING

QUALIFIED, CARING FACULTY

Tailored to how you learn, with options to learn in person or online, our MBA program is designed to work for different learning styles.

We’ll help you choose the program that best fits your schedule and helps you reach your academic goals.

Practical courses provide you with real-world skills and expertise that you can apply to your job right away. With our program, you’ll learn to innovate and lead with confidence.

Our distinguished instructors combine academics with practical knowledge that can be used in your job from day one. And with our smaller class sizes, you’ll find the personalized help you need.

ETHICS AND INTEGRITY

JOIN A COMMUNITY

CONVENIENCE

Because we are a Christian institution, your learning will be grounded in the context of a distinctive, ethically responsible worldview.

You’ll start and finish the MBA with the same group of classmates. Your cohort will encourage you, challenge you, and become a network of trusted friends.

Earn your MBA in two years by attending class just one night each week. And if you miss a class, don’t worry. We record every lecture so you won’t miss a beat.

ONE CLASS AT A TIME

TOP ACCREDITATION

NO GMAT REQUIRED

Instead of taking several classes at once each semester, you’ll complete one class every seven weeks. This allows you to focus on one subject, master it, and move on to the next. Our graduates find that this approach is much more manageable.

In addition to our regional accreditation, we are also accredited by the Accreditation Council of Business Schools and Programs.

It’s the premiere accrediting association for business schools that focuses on teaching excellence.

If you have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher, there is no Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) required.

Small class sizes create an environment in which you are integral to the conversation. It is an approach to learning that is both supportive and challenging. You will learn. You will grow.

Together.

WE’RE IN GOOD COMPANY. The corporate offices that surround us.

At Northwest University, opportunity abounds.

At Northwest University, opportunity abounds.Our Ourcampus campus is surrounded by top by employers including Microsoft, is surrounded top employers including Microsoft, Google, Google, Amazon, Boeing, Nordstrom, Phillips, andmore many Amazon, Boeing, Nordstrom, Phillips, and many global corporations.

Your new career more global corporations.

Your newawaits. career awaits.

ONE OF THE BEST BUSINESS DECISIONS SHE EVER MADE. Radhika Janardanan wanted to move into a new role at Microsoft.

After speaking with her mentor, she realized an MBA would help.

Radhika enrolled in NU’s MBA program because it offered the courses she needed and was designed for students working full time. Eventually, Radhika landed that new role at Microsoft in product licensing and graduated with an MBA. “I tell people to really consider NU. When you look at all aspects—the cost, the flexibility, the quality—it’s a great choice.”

Master of

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION In our MBA program, you will be challenged to consider global perspectives. You will develop relevant management and communication skills.

You will learn to think critically about the complexities of leadership. You will become more confident in your ability to assess, decide, and take action.

This full-time program can be completed in 23 months.

MBA students in Prague for their international consulting project in 2017.

MBA Course Requirements | 39 credits (40 for non-business majors) Year 1 Operations Management Management Communication Marketing Management Organizational Management Financial Management Intermediate Accounting for Managers Elective*

Year 2 Project Management Business Innovation and Research Economics for Managers Corporate Strategy Legal and Ethical Responsibility Elective*

*Electives may include Informational Technology Management, International Business, Agile Project Management, Nonprofit Management, Leadership, and Graduate Internship.

Non-business majors only need an additional onecredit seminar course (offered during the first year) and can start the MBA program right away.

MBA CONCENTRATIONS

MBA ONLINE

You can also enhance the value of your MBA by focusing your studies in a particular area of interest. Our concentrations allow students to focus their electives in a critical field without increasing the number of overall credits required for the degree.

Our online MBA mirrors our successful on-site MBA program. Many of the same courses are taught and/ or developed by our qualified on-campus faculty. We incorporate the best online instruction practices to provide you with a high-quality online experience. By taking one class at a time, you will be able to obtain your MBA in 23 months.

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT Project management careers are in high demand. NU’s MBA with a focus on project management can help you acquire the knowledge and skills you need to gain an edge.

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NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT A concentration in nonprofit management will provide you with the skills necessary to navigate the nonprofit sector’s unique challenges and equip you with innovative strategies for effectively leading a nonprofit organization.

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LEADERSHIP AND CONSULTING A dynamic leader is essential to a thriving organization. The leadership and consulting concentration will give you the tools and skills you need to become an exceptional servant leader.

You’ll navigate topics such as team development and conflict resolution. And you’ll learn how to apply results-driven consulting solutions to create powerful organizational change.

In the online MBA, you will not be on your own as you pursue your degree. You start and finish the MBA with the same group of students. Your cohort will become a support network of trusted friends.

You’ll be assigned an advisor to assist you. In addition, you will be invited to come see us on campus. Use the library. Meet your advisor or professor. Our small size ensures that you are an integral part of a learning community, not just a number. We care about you and your success.

To request more information or apply online, go to northwestu.edu/onlinemba.

“For me, teaching is a noble calling.

I don’t view it as a job but as a means to bring out the best in people, especially when they don’t see it in themselves. Teaching is a platform for me to serve God by utilizing my gifts and talents to influence others to think deeply and behave differently. I teach to build long-lasting, positive relationships that will inevitably allow us to grow and learn together—academically, personally, professionally, and spiritually.”

– Dr. Rowlanda Cawthon Assistant Professor, Management

DISTINGUISHED. EXPERIENCED. COMMITTED TO YOUR SUCCESS. Resident faculty members teach, advise, and supervise graduate students. Adjunct faculty are current practitioners who teach specialized courses.

RESIDENT FACULTY Teresa Gillespie, Dean BA, California State University, Northridge JD, University of Washington Rowlanda Cawthon BA, University of Puget Sound MA, Chapman University EdD, Brandman University Jeremy Chambers BA, Northwest University MBA, University of Washington DMin, (ABD) Assemblies of God Theological Seminary Don Doty BS, California Polytechnical State University MBA, California Polytechnical State University PhD, University of Nebraska

Shannon Fletcher BA, Arizona State University MBA, Capella University EdD, Pepperdine University

Jim Rand BS, Marquette University LLB, LaSalle University PhD, California Western University

Todd M. Nelson BS, Whitman College MDiv, Fuller Theological Seminary JD, Notre Dame

Ben Thomas BA, Northwest University MA, Fuller Theological Seminary MBA, Northwest University PhD, Azusa Pacific University

Tony Pizelo BA, Gonzaga University MA, Washington State University PhD, Seattle Pacific University

ADJUNCT FACULTY John Green BS/MS, University of Phoenix MBA, University of Phoenix PhD, Capella University

Larry Walker BS, North Michigan University MEd, Azusa Pacific University PhD, Capella University Dan Yeomans BA, McKendree College MBA, St. Martin’s College PMP (Certified Project Management Professional)

YOUR FUTURE IS CALLING. WE CAN HELP YOU ANSWER.

Website: www.northwestu.edu/business Email: goe@northwestu.edu Local: 425.889.5747