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Albers Offers Former Tech Workers Up to $15K in Scholarship Assistance

Were you affected by the recent round of tech layoffs? Is earning a graduate degree one of the options you're considering?

The Albers School of Business and Economics has launched Project Pivot, a program to support graduate students in the technology sector which has recently been beset with layoffs.

New students who enroll in the Winter 2023 or Spring 2023 quarters at Albers may avail of scholarship assistance of up to $15K.

Who Is Eligible for the Scholarship Assistance?

To qualify, a new grad student must:

  • Be a former full-time employee at a US-headquartered tech company on this list
  • Have been terminated after September 1, 2022
  • Enroll full-time (six credits or more) for Winter 2023 or Spring 2023 quarters in Albers' Professional MBA (PMBA), Master's in Finance (MSF), Master's in Business Analytics (MSBA), or Master's in Accounting & Analytics (MSAA) programs

The scholarship amount will be spread over the first four quarters of the student's program.

When are the Deadlines for Applying?

  • PMBA, MSF, and MSAA for Winter 2023: December 9, 2022
  • PMBA, MSF, and MSBA for Spring 2023: March 10, 2023

What Documents Do I Have to Supply?

  • Online application
  • Proof of employment termination after September 1, 2022
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Resume

Four Notable Programs to Boost Your Career

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Professional MBA (PMBA)

A flexible, customizable, part- or full-time evening MBA for individuals with several years of work experience.

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Master of Science in Finance (MSF)

Develop your knowledge of corporate finance, investments, and financial institutions and markets. Learn critical thinking, quantitative analysis, and communication skills. 

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Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA)

Combines deep analytical content with an emphasis on communicating with business leaders and the understanding of business problems. 

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Master of Science in Accounting and Analytics (MSAA)

Designed for those with an accounting undergraduate degree, the MSAA builds functional skills and knowledge with an emphasis on analytics for accounting.

Why a Graduate Degree from Albers?

Since 1947, the Albers School of Business and Economics at Seattle University has gathered acclaim for its graduate programs. Small class sizes and low student-to-faculty ratios ensure that a student is never just a number. Students benefit from the school's deep business connections through mentorships, internships, and employment opportunities. Finally, Albers is distinct for its 70+ year legacy in championing business for change.

Enrich Your Student Experience with these Albers Programs

Three people standing holding an oversized check made out to Ellebit for $10,000 from the Harriet Stephenson Business Plan Competition in May 2022The Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center actively supports initiatives in micro-enterprise, family business, and student consulting. Among its programs is the Harriet Stephenson Business Plan Competition, an annual exercise that has been the launchpad for successful, multi-million dollar businesses such as Vita Inclinata, Vera Whole Health, and nutpods.

The Albers Career Center assists students with services ranging from internship searches to networking events. One of their signature offerings, the Albers Mentor Program, is now in its 33rd year.

The Center for Business Ethics inspires entrepreneurs to build business cultures that respect persons, relationships, communities, and ecosystems..

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 Starbucks' Howard Schultz, Costco Wholesale's Jim Sinegal, Brooks Running CEO Jim Weber, Mariners President of Business Operations Catie Griggs, and REI CEO & President Eric Artz.