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.
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
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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
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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
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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
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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).
