
Master of Business Administration
Tacoma, USA
DURATION
9 up to 21 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
30 Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
USD 1,391 / per credit *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* $50,076 for the entire program/ For STEM Designation: Total Tuition: $61,204 (44 credits)
Introduction
The PLU Master of Business Administration (MBA) is founded on the cornerstones of leadership, creative innovation, global awareness, and ethical responsibility. Students choose between a track in Business Administration or Management Science and Quantitative Methods. Our Business Administration track focuses on strategy, innovation and effective decision making. In the STEM-Designated Management Science and Quantitative Methods track, students will be introduced to the quantitative methods used in all areas of Business Analytics.
This transformative degree focuses on strategy and innovation and works to develop the next generation of global business leaders within their chosen career field.
Format
Our MBA is flexible to meet the needs of our diverse population and can be completed in a full- or part-time status. Classes are offered in the late afternoon and evening to allow students to continue to work or pursue internships. The degree can be completed in as few as nine months or extended over 21 months based on the number of classes taken each term. We want our students to fit the degree into their lives rather than revolving their lives around school.
The diversity of our student’s employment and academic backgrounds result in lively discussions and networking opportunities. Regular visits from industry executives in the classroom enhance the experience.
Areas of Emphasis
The MBA program offers optional areas of emphasis for students who would like to add a level of distinction to their degree.
Earn an emphasis in:
- Entrepreneurship & Closely Held Enterprises
- Healthcare Management Supply Chain Management
- Technology & Innovation Management
International Experiences
Successful business leaders are global citizens who understand the value of diverse perspectives. Our MBA students walk away with a truly global business perspective.
A unique part of our MBA program is a “Global Business Perspectives” course which includes an embedded 10-day faculty-led international experience. These experiences include visits with business leaders, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, MBA colleagues from local universities, and participation in cultural activities. Recent destinations include Peru, Germany, and China and participation costs are covered by PLU.
Students will gain a truly global business perspective and a predisposition for action and innovation. Below are some of our most recent student experiences.

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Curriculum
- Global Business Perspectives (includes the 10-Day International Experience)
- Accounting for Decision Making
- Legal, Ethical, and Social Responsibilities of Business
- Marketing Management
- Organizations, Leadership, and change management
- Understanding and Managing Financial Resources
- Supply Chain and Information Management
- Quantitative and Managerial Decision Analysis
- Business Strategy and Innovation
English Language Requirements
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