A Word from the Dean:

The College of Business at Northwest University is committed to developing socially responsible leaders for today’s rapidly changing world. We believe the purpose of business is to serve others. Organizations that provide goods and services benefit not just investors, but customers, employees, and the common good. To be effective servants, organizational leaders need competence and integrity. Our MBA is designed for the real world. Our courses prepare working professionals for higher levels of management responsibility, so they will be able to serve their organizations as innovative and effective leaders.

Our MBA has distinct advantages over other programs. In addition to our solid Core Curriculum, our Cohort Model ensures an active learning process. You will engage in experiential learning with your peers, mentored by high quality, caring professors. You will be challenged to consider global perspectives as you study each business discipline. You will develop and refine a variety of relevant management and communication skills. You will learn to think critically about the complexities of management. You will become more competent in your ability to decide and take action. Finally, because we are a private Christian institution, your learning opportunities will be centered in the context of a distinctive, ethically responsible worldview.

If you are ready for a new level of challenge for your professional competencies and character, we invite you to join us.

– Teresa R. Gillespie, J.D.
Dean, College of Business

Mission:

We are a learning community committed to academic excellence in business education within the context of Christian faith and service.

Vision:

We will be a leading innovator in business education and entrepreneurship.

Values:

Learning

• Process: Experiential, Life-long, Integrated and Communal
• Business knowledge and skills
• Critical thinking and analysis

Faith and Integrity

• Christian character and discipleship
• Consistency between faith and action
• Fulfill individual calling

Innovation

• Identify new solutions
• Create positive social change
• Pragmatic flexibility

Leadership

• Open and clear communication
• Trust and Respect
• Supportive Team Partnership

Professionalism

• Staying current in our discipline
• Consistent quality work on time
• Business as an extraordinary opportunity to serve others

Graduate Program Goals:

1. Graduate Level Knowledge – Graduates integrate functional knowledge from a variety of business disciplines and understand business as an integrated system. Graduates demonstrate graduate-level understanding of general theories, principles, processes and skills in: Marketing, Operations, Finance, Management and International Business.
2. Innovation & Critical Thinking – Graduates have well-developed problem-solving skills, are able to analyze facts and data in forming conclusions and propose innovative business solutions.
3. Leadership & Communication – Graduates enhance verbal, written and interpersonal leadership skills.
4. Integrity & Ethics – Graduates recognize ethical issues in the business environment and understand the role of their personal integrity and values.
5. Professionalism – Graduates recognize the professional obligations of business leaders and develop their own career professional goals.

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