The Gonzaga Advantage

MISSION STATEMENT

Gonzaga University’s Graduate School of Business is a dynamic and challenging place to study and to develop, both as a business professional and as an intellectual individual. We are committed to creating leaders who possess solid analytical, critical thinking, communication and team-building skills, along with a strong sense of social justice.

Gonzaga University’s graduate business programs develop in their students an understanding of the ethical implications of their decisions; an ability to merge theory and practice in creative ways; an appreciation for the values of diverse perspectives; the skills necessary to manage effectively in a changing environment; a high level of professional competence; and an understanding of the international environment of organizations. Both the Master of Business Administration (MBA) and the Master of Accountancy (MAcc) programs are characterized by a personal learning environment, quality students from diverse backgrounds, and faculty committed to excellence in teaching and scholarship.

QUALITY REPUTATION

  • Founded in 1961, Gonzaga University's Graduate School of Business has been producing outstanding business leaders for nearly fifty years.
  • Gonzaga's MBA program ranked #58 in the nation for part-time programs by U.S. News & World Report 2011. In the specialty rankings, Accounting was ranked #31 and Entrepreneurship was ranked #24.
  • Gonzaga ranks as the 3rd best regional university and 3rd best in value by U.S. News & World Report 2011.
  • The Princeton Review ranks Gonzaga under its "Best Business Schools 2011".
  • Gonzaga's Graduate School of Business is accredited by AACSB, a distinction bestowed on less than 25% of programs in the United States and only 5% of programs worldwide. Gonzaga also received special accounting accreditation by meeting 15 additional accounting-specific standards in 2009.  (See below)

FLEXIBILITY

  • Our curriculum is designed to provide a solid foundation in graduate business education while allowing each student the flexibility to tailor the program to meet individual educational and career goals.
  • Gonzaga's MBA program offers seven areas of concentration as well as an MBA of Choice (General MBA). The MAcc program offers two areas of specialization.
  • Classes are held in the early mornings, afternoons, and evenings to accommodate the complex schedules of working professionals and full-time students.
  • Students work with advisors to create balanced and manageable schedules, and can complete the program at their own pace.
  • There are no specific deadlines for admission, and students can begin any of the four semesters.


VALUE

  • Gonzaga's graduate tuition is $805 per credit (11-12), for a total program cost between $24,000 and $27,000. This falls significantly below the national average for graduate business programs.
  • Gonzaga's faculty are almost all doctorally qualified and bring valuable real-world experience to the classroom. Alumni describe our faculty as "responsive, supportive, and highly accessible."
  • Career counseling, career placement services, and internships are available to all graduate business students.
  • The placement/promotion rate for graduates is between 90-95% within 3-6 months of graduation.


LOCATION

  • Gonzaga University is located in Spokane, Washington
  • Spokane, Washington was ranked by Forbes Magazine in 2008 as #9 on Best Places to Launch a Business and Career
  • Spokane, Washington was ranked by CNN in 2008 as #77 in the 100 Best Places to Live and Launch
  • Spokane, Washington was ranked the #1 cheapest place to live in the Pacific region of America's 100 Cheapest Places To Live presented by Forbes.com in 2009
  • Spokane, Washington was ranked by Next Generation Consulting in 2009 as the #13 Mighty Micro Hotspot for Young Professionals to Live and Work in the U.S. click here
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AACSB ACCREDITED

  • Only 5% of business school programs worldwide meet the 21 rigorous AACSB standards, which require a high quality teaching environment and a commitment to continuous improvement
  • Accreditation includes a process of rigorous internal review, evaluation, and adjustment that can take several years to complete
  • Gonzaga also received special Accounting Accreditation by meeting 15 additional Accountancy specific standards
  • AACSB International accreditation is the world's most widely-recognized and most sought-after endorsement
  • Prospective employers are assured that graduates come from a program where the content and quality have been meticulously evaluated by a team of peer reviewers every five years, including deans of some of the world's most prestigious business schools
  • AACSB International business and accounting accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide
  • Institutions that earn accreditation confirm their commitment to quality and continuous improvement through a rigorous and comprehensive peer review
GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Gonzaga University
502 E Boone Ave. AD Box 9
Spokane, WA 99258-0009
Phone: (509) 313-7044
Fax: (509) 313-5811
Email: mbamaccws@gonzaga.edu

Located at: Jepson Center 261