The Online Student Experience at Seattle U
Faculty at the Albers School of Business and Economics are here to do more than simply teach a class. They’re here to convey a set of human ideals alongside overarching best business practices. To help students like you fully grasp the intent of our Online MBA program, our expert faculty members are committed to delivering a hands-on learning experience that keeps you engaged and facilitates close connection with your cohort peers.
Our online student experience is designed to elevate this engaging, professionally focused approach. It features an intuitive learning management system with tools for real-time interaction and collaboration, accessible points of contact, and remote technical support—giving you a dynamic space in which to learn and succeed.
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- The Online MBA program
- Career opportunities
- The online student experience
- Tuition and financial aid
- Admission requirements
Student Success Coordinators
Faculty and cohort peers will support your online student experience at Seattle University, and there is more. Once you have been accepted into the Online MBA and are ready to enroll in classes, you will be connected to a Student Success Coordinator who will work with you for the duration of the program. Your Student Success Coordinator will then help you create a personalized success plan—ensuring you reach graduation day in your desired time frame—and they will provide dedicated support as you work through registration, navigate the online learning management system, and manage your finances.
We Support Your Success
Your extended Seattle U network includes cutting-edge technology features, comprehensive academic advising and career services, 24/7 access to technical support, and more. Learn more about the full range of support services available to you as an online student—contact an admissions outreach advisor today.
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I definitely appreciate them being very understanding of everything. You know, understanding that we have work, understanding that we have families, uh, and being able to with us, being able to ensure that we succeed within the program. And I thought that was very beneficial. Uh, I would always be able to email my professors and get a timely response, which was perfect.
How I was prepared for my career goals was because I had a very great support system. Uh, and a part of that, a component of that support system was my student success coordinator, a shout out to Holly.
And then as well as my classmates. Um, they were very supportive. They were very helpful. Uh, if I didn't understand something I always had someone I can turn to, to kinda really help me out and push me along the way. My instructors were very supportive and very helpful, uh, and very understanding. I think that's the largest component for me, is being understanding because, you know, in life we go through a lot of different things, a lot of things have changed. A lot of things can happen, but you know, being able to work with people that can understand, you know, changing environments is very, very important.
Seattle U made sure that their professors are great instructors, as well as their people, as well, that can kinda relate to the students.
New Online Student Orientation
Our online experience is a student-centered, holistic experience. So, before your first class, you will be asked to participate in the Albers New Online Student Orientation. This interactive virtual seminar is another step toward ensuring your success in our online graduate business programs, as this is a dedicated opportunity to get answers to any questions you may have about studying online, program specifics, matriculation, remote engagement, and other relevant topics.
During orientation, you will:
- Feel prepared for your program and life after graduation as you gain access to all of the university’s perks and benefits, including career services and alumni connections
- Begin to feel empowered and connected to the Seattle business community
Hosted by your Student Success Coordinator, the New Online Student Orientation includes the following topics:
- Introduction to Seattle University and the Albers School of Business and Economics
- Tips for managing work-life balance while in graduate school
- Expectations for program participation and performance
- Academic policies and standards
- Navigating the learning management system
- Best practices for studying and networking online
Residency Retreat: An Exclusive Online MBA Experience
The residency retreat weekend is a transformational event and a cornerstone of the Online MBA experience. It’s an exclusive opportunity to forge strong bonds with your classmates, jumpstart your development as an empathetic leader, and hit the ground running on your coursework.
Form Meaningful Bonds
The residency retreat weekend offers plentiful chances—both scheduled and spontaneous—for you to meet, bond, and network with your fellow students. The weekend kicks off with an ice-breaking happy hour near Seattle University's Capitol Hill campus, closes with a formal brunch featuring Albers' faculty and leadership, and is interspersed with many other opportunities to chat, share a meal, and build relationships.
Learn Like a Professional
Everything you’ll encounter over the course of the weekend is part of it for a reason. The entire experience is built on a foundation of adult learning (or "andragogy") theory, a set of principles that empowers adult learners to take part in their instruction, provides space for experience and mistakes as the basis for learning, emphasizes direct relevance to adult learners' lives, and focuses on problem-solving rather than memorizing rote content.
Grow Together in the Great Outdoors
The retreat is not confined to the classroom. Surrounded by the beautiful natural scenery for which the Pacific Northwest is famous, you’ll work with your peers to complete a challenging ropes course, engage in other participatory team-building activities, and separate into groups for guided and informal conversations.
Don’t Forget the Nuts and Bolts
On the final day of the residency, you’ll join your classmates and faculty for brunch and a program covering the goals and mission of the Online MBA program and some essential administrative information. Refreshed and fully informed, you’ll go home ready to tackle any challenge that might come your way as classes begin.
