Overview

The PLU difference:

Afternoon and evening classes

Designed for both business and non-business majors

Finish as quickly as 9 months

AACSB accredited, Doctoral trained faculty, small class size

Ten day international business study abroad built into the program cost

Optional emphasis areas

Learning Outcomes

Students in the Business Administration program of the Pacific Lutheran University will:

Demonstrate Competence in Integrating the Disciplinary Foundations of Business

Student can apply strategies and tools from different functional areas to increase enterprise value

Be Prepared to Manage Innovation and Change

Student can identify strategic and operational issues in managing innovation

Student can identify strategic and operational issues in managing change

Lead Effectively

Student can identify the qualities and skills that make good leaders

Student can diagnose problems and make effective recommendations

Develop a Global Perspective

Student can recognize how local economic, political and cultural issues impact business

Student can apply a global perspective in making business decisions

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Accounting for Decision Making

Marketing Management

Organizations, Leadership and Change Management

Quantitative and Managerial Decision Analysis

Legal, Ethical and Social Responsibilities of Business

Understanding and Managing Financial Resources

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 16 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

More details

International students should apply at least 2 months prior to the start term.

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tacoma, United States

Disciplines

Business Administration View 2154 other Masters in Business Administration in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Identify two references, either academic or professional

Upload your resume via the application portal that includes your: employment history, significant academic, professional and community achievements, honors and awards

Personal Statement

Pay the nonrefundable $55 application processing fee

Official Transcripts

GRE or GMAT is no longer required for admission consideration. It is optional to submit the test scores in order to strengthen the application

Degree certificate – For completed study, upload a clear and legible copy of your degree certificate via the application portal. Do not send your original document.

English translation is required if your documents are not issued in English, precise and word-for-word translations are required

Proof of English proficiency

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

38691 USD / year

≈ 38691 USD / year
Out-of-State

38691 USD / year

≈ 38691 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

38691 USD / year

≈ 38691 USD / year

Living costs

Tacoma

United States

1000 - 1580 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

The PLU difference:

Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Tacoma

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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