Pacific Lutheran University

Pacific Lutheran University is a comprehensive university committed to the integration of liberal arts studies and professional preparation. A dynamic academic program features five professional schools and selective graduate programs that maintain a strong liberal arts emphasis at their core. A university of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, PLU cherishes its dedication to educating for lives of service and active learning. Located in suburban Parkland, Washington, PLU's picturesque 126-acre campus serves a student body of approximately 3,500 students.

School of Business

The Pacific Lutheran University School of Business offers more than simply a degree - it is a transformative learning experience that prepares you for a professional career and equips you for continued growth.

The PLU MBA programs are not just about mastering subject matter but also about cultivating values, habits of mind and behaviors that will mark you as a professional and a leader. The PLU School of Business is for people who understand both the degree of global connectedness and the rapid pace of change, and who are driven to develop their gifts to make a positive difference in the world.

PLU is the only northwest university to be listed every year within the top 15 western region universities in the “Best Colleges” survey, published annually by U.S. News & World Report and the business programs are externally accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB International). This accrediting organization ensures program excellence and affirms the integrity of your degree - there is no more elite business accreditation in the world.

International MBA

This specialized program is designed for international students who want to study in the US to earn their Technology and Innovation Management MBA (MBA-TIM) through a prestigious institution offering an accelerated 16-month program including a 10-day trip surveying US businesses. Courses will be taught in English and students who enter the program will need to demonstrate English proficiency prior to starting coursework.

MBA in Entrepreneurship & Closely Held Business

Whether you are third generation running a company, working for a closely held business or starting up on your own, these can be among the most rewarding ventures in your lifetime. And although these businesses face many of the same challenges of large corporations, many of the dynamics and issues of an entrepreneur or family business can be quite specialized. The entrepreneurship and closely held emphasis is for any professional interested in new ventures, managing an entrepreneurship or leading a family business.

MBA in Health Care Management

Health care is more than just doctors and nurses - it is a $1.9 trillion industry. And there has never been a greater need for qualified professionals who can streamline operations, create efficient processes, and understand the changing world of health care. This concentration is specialized and targeted to those who want to provide leadership in firms dealing with any aspect of health care - from hospitals, pharmaceuticals, assisted care, provider networks, managed health, insurance and more.

MBA in Technology & Innovation Management

Technology and globalization are creating new industries, restructuring existing industries and radically changing the way firms compete. The pace at which new product and process technology is generated throughout the world has advanced exponentially, creating new markets and rapidly changing sources of competition. Shorter product life cycles, rapid innovation and constant competitive pressures are creating new challenges for leaders and professionals. New management skills are needed for companies to compete in this fast-paced, global environment. To meet this critical need, PLU offers an MBA with a specialization in Technology and Innovation Management (TIM).

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