Executive MBA - UW Foster School of Business

What is an Executive MBA? An Executive MBA program is a transformative experience designed for mid-career working professionals, usually with a minimum of seven years of professional experience, often including management responsibility. Students actively participate in classroom discussions, bringing their current and prior experiences into the classroom to enrich the learning of their fellow students.

• EMBA students continue to work while they study, are typically older and bring more experience to classroom discussions.

• EMBA students generally enter as a group (or cohort) and learn together throughout the program.

• EMBA programs require in-person attendance! Direct personal interaction in the classroom and in study groups is considered critical to the EMBA learning experience — though distance learning technologies are now often used to enhance this experience.

• Executive MBA programs offer additional support for students, including registration and materials acquisition, career coaching, meals, and other amenities, so students with busy schedules can focus on learning.

Why choose Foster’s Executive MBA Program?

The Foster EMBA offers: • A proven record of success with over thirty years of experience developing high-performing leaders • The prestige of a top-ranked program with world-class faculty • A robust curriculum focused on leadership development and strategic thinking • A collaborative learning environment with professionals from a variety of industries • The flexibility to choose a scheduling option that fits your needs • A strong network of alumni with deep roots in Seattle’s business community and beyond

Find out if the Foster Executive MBA is right for you • Schedule an informational interview • Send us your résumé to assess fit with the program • Attend a recruiting event • Register for an online information session • Visit a class

Start the conversation today!

Email: emba@uw.edu

Executive MBA Program Michael G. Foster School of Business University of Washington Bank of America Executive Education Center, 228C Box 353220 Seattle, WA 98195-3220

Tel: 206.685.1333 Fax: 206.543.6872 Toll Free: 1.888.622.3932 Email: emba@u.washington.edu Web: foster.washington.edu/emba

The UW EMBA will be unlike any other academic experience

Tel: 206.685.1333

you may have had in the past or will have in the future …

Toll-free: 1.888.622.3932 foster.washington.edu/emba

Executive MBA Program

The University of Washington reaffirms its policy of equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran in accordance with University policy and applicable federal and state statutes and regulations. The University of Washington is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the department at 206.685.1333 or the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450 (voice), 206.543.6452 (TTY), 206.685.7264 (fax), or email at dso@u.washington.edu.

Published by the Michael G. Foster School of Business, University of Washington

The personal satisfaction of finishing one class, one quarter, one year is like no other achievement I have ever experienced.

– SUSIE HASTY, EMBA 2007

What is an Executive MBA? An Executive MBA program is a transformative experience designed for mid-career working professionals, usually with a minimum of seven years of professional experience, often including management responsibility. Students actively participate in classroom discussions, bringing their current and prior experiences into the classroom to enrich the learning of their fellow students.

• EMBA students continue to work while they study, are typically older and bring more experience to classroom discussions.

• EMBA students generally enter as a group (or cohort) and learn together throughout the program.

• EMBA programs require in-person attendance! Direct personal interaction in the classroom and in study groups is considered critical to the EMBA learning experience — though distance learning technologies are now often used to enhance this experience.

• Executive MBA programs offer additional support for students, including registration and materials acquisition, career coaching, meals, and other amenities, so students with busy schedules can focus on learning.

Why choose Foster’s Executive MBA Program?

The Foster EMBA offers: • A proven record of success with over thirty years of experience developing high-performing leaders • The prestige of a top-ranked program with world-class faculty • A robust curriculum focused on leadership development and strategic thinking • A collaborative learning environment with professionals from a variety of industries • The flexibility to choose a scheduling option that fits your needs • A strong network of alumni with deep roots in Seattle’s business community and beyond

Find out if the Foster Executive MBA is right for you • Schedule an informational interview • Send us your résumé to assess fit with the program • Attend a recruiting event • Register for an online information session • Visit a class

Start the conversation today!

Email: emba@uw.edu

Executive MBA Program Michael G. Foster School of Business University of Washington Bank of America Executive Education Center, 228C Box 353220 Seattle, WA 98195-3220

Tel: 206.685.1333 Fax: 206.543.6872 Toll Free: 1.888.622.3932 Email: emba@uw.edu Web: foster.uw.edu/emba

The UW EMBA will be unlike any other academic experience

Tel: 206.685.1333

you may have had in the past or will have in the future …

Toll-free: 1.888.622.3932 foster.uw.edu/emba

Executive MBA Program

The University of Washington reaffirms its policy of equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran in accordance with University policy and applicable federal and state statutes and regulations. The University of Washington is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the department at 206.685.1333 or the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450 (voice), 206.543.6452 (TTY), 206.685.7264 (fax), or email at dso@u.washington.edu.

Published by the Michael G. Foster School of Business, University of Washington

The personal satisfaction of finishing one class, one quarter, one year is like no other achievement I have ever experienced.

– SUSIE HASTY, EMBA 2007

Make the next stage of your career as exciting and challenging as the first

For those who want to understand the language of business, the Foster Executive MBA Program offers an ideal place to develop the skills, knowledge and competencies required for high performing managers and leaders.

It dramatically expands your options in the marketplace. Here’s how:

The EMBA experience has been so much more than I ever could have imagined. The professors, curriculum and staff have all exceeded my expectations. It changes the way you think, approach problems, and ask questions in just about every aspect

• Broaden your knowledge base and make better

• See business and the economy from a CEO’s point of

of work and in life.

– Kristena Louie, EMBA 2007

decisions. Whether you are building on a foundation of

view and become a better strategist. The EMBA curricu-

technical expertise, or leveraging your experience in a

lum will help you see business challenges and opportunities

specific functional area, the Foster Executive MBA Program

in strategic perspective and help you integrate the disci-

In my first year as a student in this

and its award-winning faculty will grow your capabilities

plines of business to achieve strategic goals. In one of the

program, my knowledge of business

in all the core business functions — finance, marketing,

program’s signature courses, The CEO and the Board, you

tools has grown exponentially. As a

accounting, operations. Plus, you will gain deep insight into

will gain insights from guest lectures by business leaders.

the strategies that emerging companies and industries are using to succeed in today’s fast-changing business environment.

• Gain immediate access to a new network of successful

• Learn how to compete and collaborate in the global Management and the Global Environment of the Firm

– Justin Kim, EMBA 2012

will show you how to recognize and manage risks and

students bring hundreds of years of experience in scores of

participate in the program’s International Immersion,

companies and industries into the classroom. These aren’t

an on-the-ground experience that will show you how

just casual business contacts, either. Learning together

companies operate in the complex business systems of

with other high-achievers over an extended period creates

other countries.

multiplied.

• Develop your teambuilding, leadership and

• Take advantage of career coaching tailored to the needs of mid-career business professionals. Whether your immediate goal is moving into upper management with your current employer or moving on to take advantage

presentation skills; create your business plan.

of new opportunities, career coaching can help you position

You will gain practical experience in organizing cross-

yourself for future career growth. When you find the right

functional teams of high achievers — your fellow students

opportunity, you’ll be ready.

— to analyze cases and execute projects covering many industries. You’ll also develop and polish your communication and negotiating skills. As the program’s capstone, you’ll create a new business and pitch your plan to a panel of venture capitalists, entrepreneurs and investors.

company’s financial statements with understanding and insight.

opportunities in the context of global business. You’ll

alumni network to the student network, and the value is

about accounting, I can look at my

economy. Courses in International Finance, International

mid-career professionals. Collectively, your fellow

a mutual bond that lasts long after graduation. Add the

scientist who didn’t know anything

• Get all these benefits in a low-risk, high-reward

Two class schedule options Regional Executive MBA:

In our section we have a doctor, a senior accountant, real estate professionals, data base engineers, product managers, marketers and business owners. These diverse perspectives lend richness to the

Classes meet one or two days a week, usually on alternating Fridays and Saturdays, sometimes on both Friday and Saturday. A great option if you live in the Puget Sound region and don’t often travel on business.

classroom conversation.

– Heidi Robinson, EMBA 2012

North America Executive MBA: Classes meet in Seattle once a month for three or four days, Wednesday

The EMBA Program is filled with very talented people who want to learn.

The classroom is very open and safe so

or Thursday through Saturday. Local lodging is covered in the program fee.

The best option if you live outside the

package. No need to pause your career while you earn

everyone shares their thoughts, which

Seattle area or travel frequently on

an MBA. Executive MBA students remain employed while

makes for a great learning experience.

business.

they pursue the degree, though many are promoted or

Everything we learn can be quickly

make other career transitions before they graduate. The

used in our everyday decision making

Executive MBA classroom offers a supportive environment

as business executives.

in which to develop and test new capabilities outside the

– John White, EMBA 2012

limits of your current job.

All classes are full day, typically 8:15 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.

Make the next stage of your career as exciting and challenging as the first

For those who want to understand the language of business, the Foster Executive MBA Program offers an ideal place to develop the skills, knowledge and competencies required for high performing managers and leaders.

It dramatically expands your options in the marketplace. Here’s how:

The EMBA experience has been so much more than I ever could have imagined. The professors, curriculum and staff have all exceeded my expectations. It changes the way you think, approach problems, and ask questions in just about every aspect

• Broaden your knowledge base and make better

• See business and the economy from a CEO’s point of

of work and in life.

– Kristena Louie, EMBA 2007

decisions. Whether you are building on a foundation of

view and become a better strategist. The EMBA curricu-

technical expertise, or leveraging your experience in a

lum will help you see business challenges and opportunities

specific functional area, the Foster Executive MBA Program

in strategic perspective and help you integrate the disci-

In my first year as a student in this

and its award-winning faculty will grow your capabilities

plines of business to achieve strategic goals. In one of the

program, my knowledge of business

in all the core business functions — finance, marketing,

program’s signature courses, The CEO and the Board, you

tools has grown exponentially. As a

accounting, operations. Plus, you will gain deep insight into

will gain insights from guest lectures by business leaders.

the strategies that emerging companies and industries are using to succeed in today’s fast-changing business environment.

• Gain immediate access to a new network of successful

• Learn how to compete and collaborate in the global Management and the Global Environment of the Firm

– Justin Kim, EMBA 2012

will show you how to recognize and manage risks and

students bring hundreds of years of experience in scores of

participate in the program’s International Immersion,

companies and industries into the classroom. These aren’t

an on-the-ground experience that will show you how

just casual business contacts, either. Learning together

companies operate in the complex business systems of

with other high-achievers over an extended period creates

other countries.

multiplied.

• Develop your teambuilding, leadership and

• Take advantage of career coaching tailored to the needs of mid-career business professionals. Whether your immediate goal is moving into upper management with your current employer or moving on to take advantage

presentation skills; create your business plan.

of new opportunities, career coaching can help you position

You will gain practical experience in organizing cross-

yourself for future career growth. When you find the right

functional teams of high achievers — your fellow students

opportunity, you’ll be ready.

— to analyze cases and execute projects covering many industries. You’ll also develop and polish your communication and negotiating skills. As the program’s capstone, you’ll create a new business and pitch your plan to a panel of venture capitalists, entrepreneurs and investors.

company’s financial statements with understanding and insight.

opportunities in the context of global business. You’ll

alumni network to the student network, and the value is

about accounting, I can look at my

economy. Courses in International Finance, International

mid-career professionals. Collectively, your fellow

a mutual bond that lasts long after graduation. Add the

scientist who didn’t know anything

• Get all these benefits in a low-risk, high-reward

Two class schedule options Regional Executive MBA:

In our section we have a doctor, a senior accountant, real estate professionals, data base engineers, product managers, marketers and business owners. These diverse perspectives lend richness to the

Classes meet one or two days a week, usually on alternating Fridays and Saturdays, sometimes on both Friday and Saturday. A great option if you live in the Puget Sound region and don’t often travel on business.

classroom conversation.

– Heidi Robinson, EMBA 2012

North America Executive MBA: Classes meet in Seattle once a month for three or four days, Wednesday

The EMBA Program is filled with very talented people who want to learn.

The classroom is very open and safe so

or Thursday through Saturday. Local lodging is covered in the program fee.

The best option if you live outside the

package. No need to pause your career while you earn

everyone shares their thoughts, which

Seattle area or travel frequently on

an MBA. Executive MBA students remain employed while

makes for a great learning experience.

business.

they pursue the degree, though many are promoted or

Everything we learn can be quickly

make other career transitions before they graduate. The

used in our everyday decision making

Executive MBA classroom offers a supportive environment

as business executives.

in which to develop and test new capabilities outside the

– John White, EMBA 2012

limits of your current job.

All classes are full day, typically 8:15 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.

Make the next stage of your career as exciting and challenging as the first

For those who want to understand the language of business, the Foster Executive MBA Program offers an ideal place to develop the skills, knowledge and competencies required for high performing managers and leaders.

It dramatically expands your options in the marketplace. Here’s how:

The EMBA experience has been so much more than I ever could have imagined. The professors, curriculum and staff have all exceeded my expectations. It changes the way you think, approach problems, and ask questions in just about every aspect

• Broaden your knowledge base and make better

• See business and the economy from a CEO’s point of

of work and in life.

– Kristena Louie, EMBA 2007

decisions. Whether you are building on a foundation of

view and become a better strategist. The EMBA curricu-

technical expertise, or leveraging your experience in a

lum will help you see business challenges and opportunities

specific functional area, the Foster Executive MBA Program

in strategic perspective and help you integrate the disci-

In my first year as a student in this

and its award-winning faculty will grow your capabilities

plines of business to achieve strategic goals. In one of the

program, my knowledge of business

in all the core business functions — finance, marketing,

program’s signature courses, The CEO and the Board, you

tools has grown exponentially. As a

accounting, operations. Plus, you will gain deep insight into

will gain insights from guest lectures by business leaders.

the strategies that emerging companies and industries are using to succeed in today’s fast-changing business environment.

• Gain immediate access to a new network of successful

• Learn how to compete and collaborate in the global Management and the Global Environment of the Firm

– Justin Kim, EMBA 2012

will show you how to recognize and manage risks and

students bring hundreds of years of experience in scores of

participate in the program’s International Immersion,

companies and industries into the classroom. These aren’t

an on-the-ground experience that will show you how

just casual business contacts, either. Learning together

companies operate in the complex business systems of

with other high-achievers over an extended period creates

other countries.

multiplied.

• Develop your teambuilding, leadership and

• Take advantage of career coaching tailored to the needs of mid-career business professionals. Whether your immediate goal is moving into upper management with your current employer or moving on to take advantage

presentation skills; create your business plan.

of new opportunities, career coaching can help you position

You will gain practical experience in organizing cross-

yourself for future career growth. When you find the right

functional teams of high achievers — your fellow students

opportunity, you’ll be ready.

— to analyze cases and execute projects covering many industries. You’ll also develop and polish your communication and negotiating skills. As the program’s capstone, you’ll create a new business and pitch your plan to a panel of venture capitalists, entrepreneurs and investors.

company’s financial statements with understanding and insight.

opportunities in the context of global business. You’ll

alumni network to the student network, and the value is

about accounting, I can look at my

economy. Courses in International Finance, International

mid-career professionals. Collectively, your fellow

a mutual bond that lasts long after graduation. Add the

scientist who didn’t know anything

• Get all these benefits in a low-risk, high-reward

Two class schedule options Regional Executive MBA:

In our section we have a doctor, a senior accountant, real estate professionals, data base engineers, product managers, marketers and business owners. These diverse perspectives lend richness to the

Classes meet one or two days a week, usually on alternating Fridays and Saturdays, sometimes on both Friday and Saturday. A great option if you live in the Puget Sound region and don’t often travel on business.

classroom conversation.

– Heidi Robinson, EMBA 2012

North America Executive MBA: Classes meet in Seattle once a month for three or four days, Wednesday

The EMBA Program is filled with very talented people who want to learn.

The classroom is very open and safe so

or Thursday through Saturday. Local lodging is covered in the program fee.

The best option if you live outside the

package. No need to pause your career while you earn

everyone shares their thoughts, which

Seattle area or travel frequently on

an MBA. Executive MBA students remain employed while

makes for a great learning experience.

business.

they pursue the degree, though many are promoted or

Everything we learn can be quickly

make other career transitions before they graduate. The

used in our everyday decision making

Executive MBA classroom offers a supportive environment

as business executives.

in which to develop and test new capabilities outside the

– John White, EMBA 2012

limits of your current job.

All classes are full day, typically 8:15 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.

What is an Executive MBA? An Executive MBA program is a transformative experience designed for mid-career working professionals, usually with a minimum of seven years of professional experience, often including management responsibility. Students actively participate in classroom discussions, bringing their current and prior experiences into the classroom to enrich the learning of their fellow students.

• EMBA students continue to work while they study, are typically older and bring more experience to classroom discussions.

• EMBA students generally enter as a group (or cohort) and learn together throughout the program.

• EMBA programs require in-person attendance! Direct personal interaction in the classroom and in study groups is considered critical to the EMBA learning experience — though distance learning technologies are now often used to enhance this experience.

• Executive MBA programs offer additional support for students, including registration and materials acquisition, career coaching, meals, and other amenities, so students with busy schedules can focus on learning.

Why choose Foster’s Executive MBA Program?

The Foster EMBA offers: • A proven record of success with over thirty years of experience developing high-performing leaders • The prestige of a top-ranked program with world-class faculty • A robust curriculum focused on leadership development and strategic thinking • A collaborative learning environment with professionals from a variety of industries • The flexibility to choose a scheduling option that fits your needs • A strong network of alumni with deep roots in Seattle’s business community and beyond

Find out if the Foster Executive MBA is right for you • Schedule an informational interview • Send us your résumé to assess fit with the program • Attend a recruiting event • Register for an online information session • Visit a class

Start the conversation today!

Email: emba@uw.edu

Executive MBA Program Michael G. Foster School of Business University of Washington Bank of America Executive Education Center, 228C Box 353220 Seattle, WA 98195-3220

Tel: 206.685.1333 Fax: 206.543.6872 Toll Free: 1.888.622.3932 Email: emba@uw.edu Web: foster.uw.edu/emba

The UW EMBA will be unlike any other academic experience

Tel: 206.685.1333

you may have had in the past or will have in the future …

Toll-free: 1.888.622.3932 foster.uw.edu/emba

Executive MBA Program

The University of Washington reaffirms its policy of equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran in accordance with University policy and applicable federal and state statutes and regulations. The University of Washington is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the department at 206.685.1333 or the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450 (voice), 206.543.6452 (TTY), 206.685.7264 (fax), or email at dso@u.washington.edu.

Published by the Michael G. Foster School of Business, University of Washington

The personal satisfaction of finishing one class, one quarter, one year is like no other achievement I have ever experienced.

– SUSIE HASTY, EMBA 2007