Overview

Founded in 1961, Gonzaga's Master of Business Administration (MBA) program has been producing outstanding business leaders for over 50 years and has the alumni network to match.

The Gonzaga MBA's focus is on quality of education, flexibility for students, and value to propel our graduates to future success. Our AACSB-accredited MBA is the only top-ranked part-time program in the Inland NW. Evening and weekend classes fit the busy work and life schedules of our part-time students. While some top programs around the nation cost over $100,000, the Gonzaga MBA is comparable to other local tuitions, at just $34,320 for the entire program.

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Why Gonzaga?

Quality - Through small class sizes, dedicated professors, and a challenging curriculum built on Jesuit values, Gonzaga offers an optimal learning environment and community where students develop personally and professionally. Gonzaga’s MBA program is accredited by AACSB, the most rigorous accreditation body in business education. Only 5% of MBA program worldwide achieve this distinction.

Reputation - Our reputation is evident in the fact that 90% of our graduates receive a promotion or a new position within three to six months of graduation. Gonzaga's part-time MBA program ranks in the top 100 (every year since 2009), and is the only top-ranked MBA program in the Inland Northwest.

Flexibility - Our program provides students the flexibility to succeed, offering hybrid courses, on-campus courses in the afternoons and evenings, weekend-intensive elective courses, and online courses in the summer. Approximately one third of courses are electives, creating a tailored program focused on each student's personal and professional goals. Students choose between the full-time accelerated 1-year degree or part-time 2-year plan.

Value - Gonzaga offers the least expensive top 100 ranked MBA program on the west coast. Students complete the entire program for less than $35,000, far below national average of $60,000 ($70,000 for programs ranked in the top 100).

Location, Location, Location - Spokane is predicted by The Wall Street Journal to have the fastest job growth in the nation between 2010-2020 and was recently named by National Geographic Traveler magazine as one of 29 "Cities on the Rise". Large lakes, five ski areas, mountains and rivers, and outdoor recreation surround Spokane. The city offers plenty of new upscale dining options and a lively nightlife.

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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. The Master of Business Administration (MBA), the Master of Accountancy (MAcc), and the Master of Science in Taxation (MSTax) programs are characterized by their personal learning environments, quality students from diverse backgrounds, and faculty committed to excellence in teaching and scholarship.