Seattle University - Albers School of Business and Economics

Albers designs its demanding MBA curriculum for the purpose of developing professionals for prosperous careers.

Albers offers a Bridge MBA (one-year, full-time), a Professional MBA (part-time or full-time), an Online MBA, and an Executive MBA. These unique, demanding programs have been developed to prepare graduates for successful, professional careers.

Bridge MBA: The Bridge MBA is designed for non-business majors who are early in their careers and will ensure the strong academic foundation of an MBA, as well as the real-world experience needed for the next phase of their careers. 12 months, full-time.

Professional MBA: The Professional MBA is designed for the mid-career working professional looking to gain business acumen and forge ahead in their career. This program utilizes an innovative experiential learning approach to incorporate both skills and concepts into real world situations. Part-time or full-time, flexible, all evening, 100% face-to-face format.

Online MBA: The Online MBA is an immersive and rigorous program that can transform how you conduct business by demonstrating the power of fair process and holistic operations. Designed for the mid-career working professional looking to gain experience and advance in their career. Can be completed in as few as 2.5 years. Part-time, 100% online format.

Executive MBA: The Executive MBA is designed for seasoned professionals and integrates a demanding curriculum with an exciting experiential leadership program. The focus will be on strategic decision making for a more just and humane world.

Seattle University is an independent university in Seattle, Washington and the largest independent university in the Northwest US, with over 7,500 students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs within eight schools.

The graduate and undergraduate programs at Albers School of Business have been consistently placed alongside top ranking business schools in the US. For nine out of the last ten years, the Executive MBA program has ranked in the top 25 of U.S. News & World Report — and currently holds the #11 spot for the US. The part-time MBA currently holds the #57 position in the US and #2 for Washington State.

Albers’ Seattle campus provides convenient access to downtown Seattle — as well as some of the country’s most successful and exciting companies, which are based in the area.

Albers’ reputation as a premier business school starts with our renowned faculty, who create a stimulating atmosphere in classrooms that serve as laboratories for practical, business-world activities. The vast majority of our professors, who are leaders in their fields, hold a doctoral or other appropriate terminal degree. 

Faculty members contribute firsthand to ideas circulating through the business world by publishing research in top-tier journals, such as the American Business Law Journal, Accounting, Organizations and Society, Journal of Finance, Academy of Management Journal, Journal of Applied Psychology, Journal of Marketing Research, and Journal of Business Ethics. They also contribute to the national agenda by participating in important organizations.

While producing intellectual contributions is a core responsibility of our faculty, these scholarly activities are undertaken in the service of teaching. Nourished by research activity, our professors love teaching and work hard at it. They, along with our dedicated staff, make time for students not only during class time, but also as needed throughout the day. Personal attention is key to an Albers education.

Application Preparation Suggestions:

1. Attend an information session

2. Meet with Graduate Program Coordinator

3. Prepare and register for the GMAT or GRE

4. Complete the application

5. Research financial aid options

Application Procedure

1. Graduate Application & $55 Fee

2. GMAT or GRE Score, waivers available for each program

3. Current Resume

4. Official Transcripts from undergraduate and any post-baccalaureate work

5. Agency Evaluation of Transcripts, if required

6. Personal Statement (optional & highly recommended)

7. Letters of Recommendation (optional)

8. Scholarship Application (optional)

9. TOEFL or IELTS Score, if required

*Additional Requirements by Program: 

• PMBA: Meet with the Assistant Dean

• Bridge MBA: Meet with the Program Director

• Bridge MBA: required additional 500 word essay outlining why you wish to join the Bridge MBA program

Tuition for 2019-20 Bridge MBA Program: $10,584 per quarter for 4 quarters

Per credit hour cost for graduate degree programs for 2019-2020:

• Accounting: $711
• Bridge MBA: $882
• Business Administration: $882
• Business Analytics: $882
• Finance: $882
• Sport Business Leadership: $775

89% of Seattle U undergraduate students receive financial aid

67% of Seattle U graduate students receive financial aid. 

Incoming Albers Graduate students were awarded $320,000 in the 2019-2020 academic year

While the steps can seem daunting, our Student Financial Services and Financial Aid website contains the information you need on bills and payment, scholarships, completing your FAFSA and more. Whether you are an undergraduate, graduate, transfer or international student, we work with all students to determine the financial opportunities available.

The Albers School of Business and Economics is located on the campus of Seattle University in Seattle, Washington. Specifically, you can find us in the Pigott building on the north side of campus, adjacent to Downtown Seattle in the First Hill neighborhood.

The Albers School is committed to sustaining a culture of inclusive excellence that values diversity and works for equity in opportunity and outcomes. These long standing commitments start with our Shared Values, one of which speaks to Inclusiveness and Collegiality – fostering a welcoming and open environment, treating others with respect, and collaborating toward a shared vision.  

We want the culture in our school to be one in which all students, faculty, staff, and supporters are welcomed, respected, and valued. We believe that diversity strengthens the educational environment we can provide for our students. We do not limit diversity to the categories of race, ethnicity, gender, and sexual preference, but also include socio-economic status, geographic origin, political philosophy, religion, immigration status, and physical abilities. We are training our students to be leaders in society. To be successful, they must understand and appreciate the values, potential, and perspectives of people of all walks of life.

At Seattle U, student life is not one-dimensional—it’s about mind, body and spirit. Our Jesuit mission focuses on educating the whole person, which means you will learn and grow inside and outside the classroom, as we form leaders for a just and humane world. And our setting in the heart of Seattle means you can explore all the culture, arts and economic opportunities that a world-class city offers.