At a Glance:
Full-Time MBA
| Semester hours | 42 |
| Average Completion Time | 11 months |
| Cost per credit | $635* (financial aid available) |
| Accreditation | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities |
| Location | Newberg Campus |
| Application Deadline | July 1 |
*All stated financial information is subject to change.
Full-Time MBA
A One-Year MBA That Will Set You Apart
How will you stand out from other job applicants?
George Fox University’s 11-month, full-time MBA program will give you the advantage you need to succeed in the business world. We develop promising leaders by offering an ethics-based, holistic curriculum with a global perspective. A commitment to one year of study will help you to improve your marketability, gain self-confidence and improve your presentation skills.
A lifetime of benefits is just one year away.
Program details
- 42 semester hours (11 months)
- Classes begin in August
- Classes are Monday-Thursday with a Friday seminar during which students visit corporations in the greater Portland area
- Classes end in June
- Early application deadline is March 1
- Limited to 25 students per cohort
- Financial aid is available
Location
Our program is located at our Newberg campus. Classes are offered Monday through Thursday with a Friday seminar course that involves travel. In the Friday seminar course, students will visit corporations in the greater Portland area, and all transportation and meals for this specific course are covered by your tuition.
Benefits
11-month intensive program
Saving you time and money, this program is specifically designed for the recent graduate. With the same credit hours as our part-time MBA, classes are held from August to June with a short break over the winter holidays. Study full time in order to enter the work force with an MBA as soon as possible.Value-informed leaders
Real-world experience
The value of an education lies in knowing how to apply it to real-world situations. On Fridays we visit nonprofit and for-profit corporations in the greater Portland area for professional industry presentations, organizational tours and hands-on projects that focus on learning application. A variety of projects are implemented throughout the program to immediately impact local business process.
Emphasis on the human dimension of business
Effective leaders understand people and communicate effectively. We provide training to allow students to develop their "people skills" alongside their analytical skills. Strong emphasis is put presenting material effectively in a fast–paced work environment.Teamwork
Progress through the entire sequence of courses with the same classmates. Our cohort model encourages interdependence and social support that often continues after the program is completed. An additional benefit is a strong professional network of contacts.Respect for the individual student
As a Christian university, George Fox seeks to develop the whole person – academically, socially and spiritually. We limit our class sizes to ensure our experienced faculty give personal attention to each student.An experienced alumni base
George Fox MBA alumni have worked for many of the top organizations in the Northwest and nation, including:Nike, Intel, Hewlett-Packard, Mentor Graphics, Wells Fargo, HSBC, Northwest Medical Teams International, Micron, Xerox, State Farm Insurance, Harland Financial Solutions, Qwest, Liberty Mutual Insurance, RadiSys, Providence Health System, DIRECTV, Louisiana-Pacific, Pfizer, InFocus, Symantec, PacifiCorp, SUMCO, Pacific Cast Technologies, A-dec, IBM, Oregon Department of Transportation, Idaho Power, Farmers Insurance, Rockwell Collins Flight Dynamics, Tektronix, Wood Products Credit Union, Sikorsky Aircraft, Bank Of America, Bimbo Bakeries USA, Gateway, Verizon, and numerous city, county and state government agencies.
