Is this program for me? City University of Seattle's M.B.A. program is designed to be flexible enough to meet the specific needs of every type of student. Whether you are a traditional grad student taking daytime or evening classes or a busy, working adult hoping to earn your degree without sacrificing your career, family, or responsibilities, this program is perfect for you.

What will I learn? Throughout this program, you will be able to apply your skills in these areas: development of a business plan; business simulation; e-portfolio; business application project; professional development planning; and programmed skill-building.  Read more You will have the opportunity to build a portfolio, which could be shared with a prospective employer. Upon completion of your M.B.A. degree, you will be prepared for a successful career in industry, government, education, and not-for-profit (virtually every sector of private and public employment). In keeping with current market demand for employees skilled in certain areas of specialization, CityU offers optional emphasis areas such as Change Leadership, Finance, Marketing, and Technology Management that will help you succeed in your chosen field.

What can I do with my degree? City University of Seattle's innovative Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) program was developed after surveying employers in the United States, Europe, and China to determine what they look for when hiring and promoting an M.B.A. to a management position.  Read more The focus of the program is to help you become recognized as a leader at every level of an organization. You will develop the orientation, skills, and confidence to think strategically, take the initiative, and achieve desired results by motivating others.

Why CityU? Our program is accessible and flexible—you can stop-out and restart anytime. For your convenience, you can also combine in-class with online courses (we are one of the few grad schools that offers this option). In addition, we do not require the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) for enrollment.  Read more Our instructors teach in class what they do for a living, so you receive instruction that is relevant and immediately applicable in the real world—where it matters most. Lastly, as a culminating activity, you will have the opportunity to develop and implement a business project in a local business setting while supervised by a faculty team.

Four easy steps to get started If you have a bachelor's degree or higher, you are eligible to apply for this graduate program at CityU of Seattle. Talk to an advisor or call 1.888.42.CityU Apply online Order official transcripts Submit application and application fee

Total Required Credits			48 Credits
Business Core Courses			36 Credits

Choose the Practicum or an Emphasis Area to complete the last 12 credits of the program:

Our emphasis in accounting will prepare you for the professional challenges of becoming a C.P.A., while providing you with greater versatility and opening the doors to a myriad of opportunities both within the accounting profession and in the field of business. The emphasis comprises four, three-credit review courses. All are designed to help you master the concepts, theories and technical materials routinely tested on the C.P.A. exam and are recognized as accounting credits by the Washington State Board of Accountancy.

Today's fast-paced, competitive business world requires flexible leaders who are adept at handling change and finding quick, effective solutions to challenges of all kinds. CityU's Change Leadership emphasis is specifically designed to help you become an effective change agent. Topics you will explore include: methods of creative problem solving; learning how to confront difficult situations; leadership synthesis; leading change in diverse organizational cultures; and ethical leadership.

If you're seeking a career or greater opportunities with a large financial organization such as an insurance company, bank or brokerage house or work in an area managed by a corporate treasurer, CityU's Finance emphasis will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to accomplish your goals. This emphasis is specifically designed to help you understand the ins and outs of capital formation and corporate management; how the markets in securities and capital investments work; the role of banking in business development; and the importance of financial management in public and not-for-profit organizations.

Our global management emphasis is designed to provide you with an in-depth analysis of the various types of management and leadership so that you can become a more well-rounded manager, one who is better equipped to excel and meet the many different kinds of challenges encountered in today's ever-changing global marketplace.

	One of the following

If you're seeking employment or greater opportunities at an advertising agency, marketing research organization, or in the marketing department of a manufacturing or service company, CityU's Marketing emphasis can help you achieve your goals. Topics you will explore include: strategic brand creation and management; consumer behavior; channel management; and public relations and media management.

Our standard MBA (with practicum) provides you with the opportunity to explore a specialty area with your electives yet still focus on the overall business plan process. You will also gain valuable real world experience working with real businesses, and addressing real issues. You will conclude the program by polishing your presentation skills and presenting your business plan to an outside panel of evaluators.

		Elective courses Choose six credits of approved graduate level elective coursework.	6

Project management is a rapidly growing career field that is recognized and relevant in a broad range of disciplines and industries around the world, including government, military, manufacturing, transportation, health care, information technology and education.

City University of Seattle is recognized by the Project Management Institute (PMI) as a Global Registered Education Provider. As such, you will gain credits toward PMI certification while attending class. In addition, you will be involved in a globally recognized professional development organization that aids in the networking that is critical to support your career development.

With this emphasis in your MBA, you will be qualified for project and program management roles in a wide variety of organizations. (Note: Prerequisites for the following four emphasis courses will be waived for MBA students.)

The concept of sustainability needs to be an important consideration for business today and into the future. It will become a larger part of all our lives as we explore ways to maintain economic growth while maintaining a healthy planet. City University of Seattle's sustainable business emphasis provides skills that all business managers and leaders will need going forward as companies in the global marketplace increase their efforts to implement sustainable practices and achieve greater social justice. If you wish to play an active, more meaningful leadership role in tomorrow's business world, this emphasis is for you. You may also choose to take one additional class (ITMGMT 550 The Responsibilities of Global Citizenship) to earn a Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Business in addition to your M.B.A. degree.

If you're seeking a career or greater opportunities with a leading technology company or a technology-driven organization, CityU's Technology Management emphasis will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need. This emphasis is specifically designed to teach you how to: manage technology projects; lead, coach and motivate a technology team; analyze a business process and identify opportunities for technology; and develop a business plan that integrates technology into the business enterprise.

The M.B.A. is also offered in a language assisted format for those students whose first language is not English. In the Assisted Master of Business Administration program (A.M.B.A.), students are assigned a language specialist for each course. Students meet with their language specialist for two hours after each class. The added benefits of enrolling in the A.M.B.A. program are language assistance with course materials and additional skill-specific English practice. Students finish the program with the confidence needed to do business in any English-speaking environment.

Note: The English proficiency requirement for the A.M.B.A. program is slightly lower than that of the M.B.A. However, if a student cannot meet the English proficiency requirement or would prefer a refresher course, City University of Seattle also offers an academic English as a Second Language (ESL) program. The academic ESL program features six levels of academic instruction. Each level includes 20 hours of instruction per week focusing on grammar, speaking/listening, writing, and reading.

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