The Marylhurst University Experience

Marylhurst University is a private institution dedicated to making innovative education accessible to self-directed students. Undergraduate and graduate degree programs support professional development and personal enrichment goals. The Marylhurst experience is characterized by the following assets:

Flexibility

• Evening, weekend, daytime and online courses
• Curriculum you and your advisor design to meet your personal and professional goals

An Inspiring Environment

• Lively class discussions and an average class size of 13 students
• Outstanding classmates: your peers, average age 37, are motivated, experienced professionals balancing the demands of family, work and school
• Expert faculty: working professionals who bring practical, tested experience to the classroom

A Great Education at an Affordable Price

• Students of any age and income can qualify for scholarships and loans
• Many employers offer reimbursement for tuition and other student expenses

Prior Learning Credit for Bachelor's Degrees

• Undergraduate credit for prior learning, work and life experience
• Credit-by-exam and prior learning reduce tuition costs
• Liberal arts requirements and electives may be met through transferred coursework

The Marylhurst MBA

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Business is about managing change in technology, markets, corporate cultures and global environments. Marylhurst MBA candidates face the rigors of a business education that focuses on combining classical business skills, such as finance and strategic planning, with creativity and sound judgment--the influence of a liberal arts perspective.

Graduates from the Marylhurst MBA program are highly desirable job candidates because they are self-directed, ethical and effective contributors in their communities.

Study one of the following concentrations that meet the needs of global employers:

• Finance
• Marketing
• Organizational Behavior
• General Management

Expert Instructors

Our responsive instructors are working professionals. They are leaders, managers, marketers and entrepreneurs who bring practical, tested business experience to the classroom. They are passionate about their work and have a desire to pass on what they have learned to the next generation of business leaders. They will hold you to the highest expectations, and help you meet those expectations with skilled facilitating and coaching.

Flexible Schedule and Curriculum

The Marylhurst MBA is a flexible program designed especially for the working business person. Attend part- or full-time. Classes are offered evenings, weekends and online. Year-round admission offers you the flexibility to enter the program when it is convenient for you.

Our flexible curriculum blends theory with application, is results-oriented and relevant in today's business surroundings. Our core courses and perspective courses include the following:

• Ethical Decision Making
• The Global Marketplace
• E-Business Strategies

These courses provide the groundwork for all MBA graduates. You will choose electives to customize your degree to meet your personal and professional goals.

The Saturday MBA

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The Saturday MBA is designed for part-time students who want to focus on their careers during the week and earn a high-quality Marylhurst MBA on weekends and still leave time for a balanced life.

The Saturday MBA is an annual cohort program that begins in late September. In two years, you'll earn an accredited Marylhurst MBA. It's a collaborative, creative and high-tech learning environment that meets the needs of working adults. Marylhurst even provides the books, materials and coffee so that you can focus on the learning.

Bachelor of Science in Business and Leadership

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Innovative thinking is the foundation to successful leadership. In the Bachelor of Science in Business and Leadership program, flexible, adult-friendly curriculum integrates business courses with a liberal arts education. When you graduate, you will have the critical analysis and business skills required to manage and lead in the rich, dynamic environments that drive today's economy.

Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Communication

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Why are some business climates more productive than others? What variables contribute to create a harmonious working environment? Communication is the backbone of every corporate culture, in public and private, for-profit and nonprofit sectors.

In Marylhurst's organizational communication degree program, you will explore how communication affects organizational structure and change. Through the study of business management, intercultural communication and organizational psychology, you will examine how culture is created, maintained and influenced in any organization. You will learn the traditional functions of management--planning, organizing, leading and controlling--and the roles of moral code and ethics in managerial decision making.

Bachelor of Science in Real Estate Studies

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If you're a real estate professional with a desire to complete your bachelor's degree, Marylhurst offers you a unique opportunity to combine your real estate training, licensing and advanced academic studies to earn a BS in Real Estate Studies.

Information

If you are interested in this school and would like to find out more, please Request Information from Marylhurst University.