The Gonzaga Advantage
(Gonzaga's Jepson School of Business Administration)
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.
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
- Founded in 1961, Gonzaga University's Graduate School of Business has become an exciting place to study and grow
- AACSB accreditation: only 5% of business schools internationally receive this prestigious recognition (see below)
- Ranked as the 3rd best university and 3rd in value in the West by U.S. News World Report (2009 Annual Report)
- Ranked as one of Princeton Review's 2008 Best Business Schools
- Ranked by U.S. News World Report years as one of the best comprehensive regional universities in the West 19 of the last 22 years
- Accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
STRENGTH
- New MBA in Healthcare Management
- Career counseling, career placement, and internships available
- 90-100% placement promotion rate
- Affordable tuition and competitive scholarships
- Individual attention from professors and advisors
- Strong alumni network
- Small class sizes
- Concentrations: Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, Entrepreneurship, Ethics, Sports Management, Tax and Professional Accounting
FLEXIBILITY
- Curriculum is customized to meet individual career goals
- Early morning and evening courses accommodate working professional students
- Full and part-time enrollment options; graduate in one to five years
- No specific deadlines for admission; begin any semester
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
- To learn more about Spokane, Washington click here
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
