School of Business & Management

School of Business & Management Master of Business Administration Master of Arts in Social Entrepreneurship

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Introduction from the Dean “At Northwest University, we believe business is a high calling and an extraordinary opportunity to serve others and create positive social change.�

Northwest University has distinct

a variety of relevant management and

ability to decide and take action. Finally,

size insures that you are an integral part of

think critically about the complexities

learning opportunities will be centered

advantages from other schools. Our small a learning community, not just a number.

In each course, you will engage in

experiential learning with your peers.

You will be challenged to consider global perspectives. You will develop and refine

communication skills. You will learn to of leadership. You will be mentored by

teaching faculty with real-world experience.

You will do more than acquire information, you will grow as a person.

You will become more competent in your

because we are a Christian institution, your in the context of a distinctive, ethically responsible worldview.

Teresa Gillespie, JD Dean, School of Business & Management

Table of Contents Convenience & Community

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Master of Business Administration

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Master of Arts in Social 8-9 Entrepreneurship Faculty 11 Opportunities 12 Alumni 14-15 Endorsements Northwest University Facts

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“I knew that Northwest was a place where I could come and expect to be challenged, not just intellectually, but also emotionally, and spiritually.�

Jennifer Arment, MBA 2011 (pictured at left)

Convenience & Community

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Convenience

Community

life outside of college.

same group of students. Your classroom

colleagues.

Classes start at 6:00 pm. Most students

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Master of Business Administration (MBA) MBA Curriculum First Year: Fall Orientation

Spring

Elective* (4)

International Business (3)

Organizational Management (3)

Commencement

Spring

Corporate Strategy (3)

MBA Concentrations Enhance the value of your MBA by focusing your studies on Social Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Project Management, or

Summer

International Business.

Marketing Management (3)

Legal & Ethical Responsibility (3)

use business skills to solve social problems.

Business Innovation & Research (4)

TOTAL CREDITS = 39

Summer

*Elective options include Project

Information Technology Management (3)

Planning, Coaching High Performance

Leadership Development (3)

Operations Management (3)

Management (Risk and Agile), Tactical

Second Year: Fall

Teams, International Economic

Financial Management (3)

Graduate Internship.

Intermediate Accounting for Managers (4)

Development (travel fees apply), or a

Social Entrepreneurship students learn to

Leadership students develop skills in

coaching others and enhancing personal strengths for organizational leadership.

Project Management students are

prepared for project management

responsibility in a wide range of industries and organizations. Students who focus on International Business consider particular

issues that are crucial to the success of global business ventures.

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MBA Requirements •

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International students whose native

A Bachelor of Arts or Science (or

language is not English must submit a

accredited college or university.

on the TOEFL exam as part of the

equivalent degree) from a regionally

minimum score of 580 (or equivalent)

A minimum of a 3.0 grade point

application process.

average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale on all

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Applicants without an undergraduate

previous college work.

course in finance or accounting must

Management Admissions Test

MBA finance and accounting courses at

A qualifying score on the Graduate

take a tutorial or seminar prior to the

(GMAT) (Northwest University

the start of their second year.

Institutional Code #4541). The GMAT

MBA Accreditation

Northwest University’s MBA is accredited by the Accreditation Council of Business Schools and Programs. Accreditation

standards are modeled on the Baldrige

National Quality Program. Employers find value in knowing you graduated from a

school that uses the same standards as those

used by businesses, health care providers, and others to recognize excellence.

requirement is WAIVED for applicants with a masters’ degree or a 3.2

undergraduate GPA and at least 2 years •

of full-time, professional employment.

A completed application packet.

Apply for the MBA program online: www.northwestu.edu/business/apply

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Master of Arts in Social Entrepreneurship (MASE) MASE Introduction Change yourself and change the world. As a student in our Master of Arts in Social Entrepreneurship, you will learn to use

business skills to solve social problems.

You will be a change agent for good. In

the process, you yourself will also change.

With our innovative and challenging curriculum, you will become a more

confident, competent, and innovative leader.

MASE Overview A “social entrepreneur� is an innovator

who recognizes a social problem and uses entrepreneurial business principles to

organize, create, and manage a venture to create social change.

Examples include local, national, and

global programs that promote literacy,

economic development, housing, medical

services, and counseling, as well as ministries that address spiritual needs.

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In this MA program, students learn to

use business and management skills to solve social problems and create sustainable and effective organizations.

Career Opportunities Include: • • • •

Starting a new profit or non-profit social venture.

Leading or managing an established non-profit or ministry organization.

Serving as an executive pastor.

Advising business leaders on best

practices for social impact programs.

Spring

Social Enterprise (3)

Project Management (4) Summer

Marketing for Social Ventures (3) Second Year: Fall

Entrepreneurial Finance (3)

Management of Non-profits (3)

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equivalent degree) from a regionally accredited college or university.

A minimum of a 3.0 grade point

average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale on all previous college work.

A completed application packet.

International students whose native

language is not English must submit a on the TOEFL exam as part of the

Strategy for Social Impact Organizations (3) TOTAL CREDITS = 32

A Bachelor of Arts or Science (or

minimum score of 580 (or equivalent)

Elective* (4)

First Year: Fall

Leadership Development (3)

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Spring

Commencement

Organizational Management (3)

•

Resource Development (3)

MASE Curriculum Orientation

MASE Requirements

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application process.

The GMAT is not required.

*Elective options include Project

Management (Risk and Agile), Tactical Planning, Coaching High Performance Teams, International Economic

Development (travel fees apply), or a Graduate Internship.

Apply for the MASE program online: www.northwestu.edu/business/apply

School of Business & Management Faculty Faculty members teach, advise, and

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faculty are current practitioners who teach

University

supervise graduate students. Adjunct specialized courses.

Resident Faculty Teresa Gillespie, Dean

BA, California State University,

Northridge

JD, University of Washington

John Bacon (photo at left)

BA, Northwest University

MBA, Northwest University

DM, George Fox University (candidate) Kevin Cooney

BA, Oral Roberts University

MA, Lancaster University, England PhD, Arizona State University PDB, University of Florida

BS, California Polytechnical State MBA, California Polytechnical State

University.

PhD, University of Nebraska

Timothy Lucas (photo below)

BSBA, Bowling Green State University MA, University of Houston

DM, George Fox University (candidate) Tom Sill

BA, Central Washington

MBA, Seattle Pacific University

Adjunct Faculty Peter Ghavami

BA, Oregon State University

MS, Portland State University

PhD, University of Washington

(candidate)

Larry Ishmael

BA, University of Oklahoma MBA, Thunderbird

PhD, University of Stellenbosch

(candidate) Lee Smith

BS, Abilene Christian University MEd, University of North Texas PhD, University of North Texas

Dan Yeomans

BA, McKendree College

MBA, St. Martin’s College

PMP (Certified Project Management

Professional)

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Opportunities At Northwest University, we care about your professional career growth. You’ll meet industry leaders who are guest

lecturers in your classes. You’ll be invited to networking events with business and non-

profit professionals. You’ll participate with

alumni at dinners and receptions. You’ll be matched with a mentor in your field.

If you plan on changing careers, you

may wish to take the Graduate Internship course as an elective, which will help you gain experience and professional relationships in a new field.

To learn more about the graduate programs in the School of Business & Management, visit: www.northwestu.edu/business

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Alumni Endorsements Shireen Sachar MBA, Class of 2011 “I learned a lot from all our professors and my classmates. It was an extraordinary group of collaborative and supportive people.”

Why Northwest?

Experience at Northwest

Advice

in the area and I felt that Northwest

and my classmates together who formed an

students to become business leaders. So if

atmosphere, which really drew me in.

supportive people. We had students from

believe in yourself, believe in your dreams,

I looked at some of the MBA schools

University had a more collaborative Being an international student,

thousands of miles away from my home

country, I found a place which had a very family-like atmosphere.

I learned a lot from all our professors

extraordinary group of collaborative and

diverse backgrounds and professors with

a huge experience base. And they were all

willing to share their knowledge and their experience and help you in whatever way that they could.

Northwest University is truly gearing

you’re ready to take a step forward, then believe in God, and just go for it.

To watch Shireen’s complete interview

please visit www.northwestu.edu/video.

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Eddie Carter MASE, Class of 2011 “ I had professors that incorporated their faith within their teachings, so I was not just getting head knowledge, I was also getting practical application in regards to my faith.”

Why Northwest?

that I could call up the dean and have a

members attend Northwest University

my next steps. That is one of the things

I’ve had several friends and family

over the past 15-20 years. I knew about the

integrity of the University, and the students that actually came out of the University that were pretty gifted and talented.

Experience at Northwest

I liked the size of the University and

conversation with her about my classes or

practical application in regards to my faith.

Advice

Visit the campus and meet with the

that I most loved about the program. I also

admissions director. Ask your questions,

professors that incorporated their faith

definitely recommend that you jump into

liked the faith-based portion of it. I had within their teachings, so I was not just

getting head knowledge, I was also getting

get them answered. And then I would the program.

To watch Eddie’s complete interview

please visit www.northwestu.edu/video.

Our History

Our Location

Our Programs

Northwest University was founded in

Northwest University is located on 56 acres

In addition to the graduate programs

four-year academic curriculum in 1948,

from Lake Washington and only a few

Management, Northwest offers master’s

1934. It grew from a three-year to a

and a Liberal Arts division was added in

1955. In 1973 Northwest gained regional academic accreditation. Northwest

attained university status on January 1, 2005, the institution’s name was then changed from Northwest College to Northwest University.

The 45,000-square-foot Donald H.

in Kirkland, Washington, just a few blocks miles from downtown Seattle.

For more information, including

photographs, maps and directions, visit www.northwestu.edu.

offered in the School of Business and degrees in Counseling Psychology,

International Care and Community

Development, Education, Teaching,

Ministry, Missional Leadership, and Theology and Culture. Northwest

also offers a Doctorate in Counseling Psychology.

Northwest University offers more than

Argue Health and Sciences Center, is

60 bachelor’s programs including ministry,

along with the former headquarters of

business, biology (pre-med), and nursing.

the latest addition to the campus (right), the Seattle Seahawks.

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