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Applying for Willamette's Early Career & Career Change MBA Program
Choosing the right MBA program is the first step in launching your professional career and making dramatic career transitions. Willamette’s full-time Early Career and Career Change MBA prepares students for careers in business, government and nonprofit enterprises. The program emphasizes experiential learning and is an excellent choice for students seeking career entry, change or advancement.
We welcome qualified applicants from the U.S. and around the world. Each applicant is reviewed on a holistic basis that includes academic ability, managerial potential, personal strengths, experiences and the ability to contribute to the learning of others in an intensive experiential MBA program.
Previous work experience is not required. Willamette MBA students build the portfolio of experience needed for success through client projects, internships, an innovative curriculum, excellent teaching, and a complete program of career services.
Willamette MBA does not charge an application fee, so there is no cost for the opportunity to see if the Willamette MBA is the right program for you. Learn more about our application requirements.
Admission Team
Your admission team looks forward to working with you. Let us know if you have questions.
Tony Cassinerio
Assistant Director of Recruitment
tpcassinerio@willamette.edu
503-949-9827
Nate Naggi
Assistant Director of Recruitment
nnaggi@willamette.edu
503-370-6787
Application Dates
We are currently reviewing applications for Fall Semester 2024. Applicants are encouraged to apply Early Action for maximum consideration for admission and scholarship assistance. Fall semester 2024 begins on August 26th.
Round | Due Date | Decision Released |
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Early Action | Dec. 15, 2023 | On or before Jan. 15, 2024 |
Priority 1 Deadline | Feb. 15, 2024 | On or before Mar. 15, 2024 |
Priority 2 Deadline | Apr. 15, 2024 | On or before May 15, 2024 |
Final Deadline | May 15, 2024 | On or before Jun. 15, 2024 |
Rolling Deadline | after May 15, 2024 | Space Available Basis |