Design Your Best Life with an Albers MBA

Make the Best Investment in You

Looking to upgrade your career prospects? There's no better time to do it than now. Dollar for dollar, a Master's in Business Administration (MBA) continues to be one of the best investments you can make in your future. Consider these facts and figures:

• At nearly 98% of universities offering MBAs, 'graduates typically made more money two years out of school than they had borrowed'. ~ Wall Street Journal, A Graduate Degree That Pays Off: The MBA
• An MBA 'delivers [a] hefty seven-figure income over a post-MBA lifetime.' ~ Poets and Quants, The MBA Premium: What MBAs Earn Over A Lifetime Will Shock You
• 'At $115,000, the median salary of MBA graduates is 77% more than those with a bachelor's degree ($65,000) and 53% higher as compared to those hired directly from industry ($75,000). This salary premium could help an MBA graduate earn $3 million more than someone only holding a bachelor's degree.' ~ GMAC, 2021 Corporate Recruiters Survey: Demand of Graduate Management Talent

Whatever point you are now in your professional journey, an MBA from Albers offers these five benefits:

• Provides the flexibility to pursue your studies while maintaining work, family, or other commitments
• Equips you with the skills and knowledge to successfully ramp up your career
• Exposes you to other disciplines essential to the running of a company that you may not necessarily have expertise in, such as human resources, sales, or taxation
• Teaches leadership skills and best practice in recruiting, managing, and retaining staff
• Grows your professional network through connections with faculty, your cohort, mentors, and other opportunities provided by the institution

The Albers School of Business and Economics at Seattle University has four distinct MBA programs designed for individuals at specific points in their career. See which one is appropriate for you.

Why an MBA from Albers?

Since 1947, the Albers School of Business and Economics at Seattle University has gathered acclaim for its graduate education. Our programs are consistently ranked among the best in the country. Below are just a few reasons why Albers is the right choice:

• Small class sizes and low student-to-faculty ratios ensure that a student is never just a number.
• Our location in Capitol Hill is in the center of Seattle, home to Fortune 500 companies such as Amazon, Starbucks, Costco, Microsoft, PACCAR, and more.
• Students benefit from the school's deep business connections through mentorships, internships, and employment opportunities.
• Finally, Albers is distinct for its nearly 80-year legacy in championing business for change.

But That's Not All: Enrich Your Experience with These Albers Programs

Looking for a mentor? The Albers Career Center assists students with services ranging from internship searches to networking events. One of their signature programs, the Albers Mentor Program, pairs graduate and senior undergrad students with executives from companies across the region.

Got a business idea that you think has true potential? The Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center (IEC) runs the Harriet Stephenson Business Plan Competition. This annual exercise awards up to $20,000 in prize money to the team behind a winning business idea. The business plan competition has been the launchpad for successful, multi-million dollar businesses such as Vita Inclinata, Vera Whole Health, and nutpods.

Want a glimpse into the mind of a top CEO? For over 20 years, the Albers Executive Speaker Series has invited top leaders from the Puget Sound Area to visit campus and speak to students about a topic of their choice. Past guests include Taco Bell CEO Sean Tresvant, Starbucks Chairman Emeritus Howard Schultz, Costco Wholesale co-founder Jim Sinegal, Mariners President of Business Operations Catie Griggs, and REI CEO & President Eric Artz.