Master of Business Administration (MBA)

The 36-credit MBA is made up of nine four-credit classes, including a global business class with a 10-day faculty-led international experience. Classes meet in late afternoons and evenings, and the degree can be completed on a 9, 16 or 21 month schedule.

Intakes

Fall, Spring Source: plu.edu · verified October 5, 2026

Duration

9 months, 16 months, or 21 months Source: plu.edu · verified October 5, 2026

Campus

• Pacific Lutheran University — Tacoma, Washington, USA12180 Park Avenue South Tacoma, WA 98447-0003

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Requirements

Academic qualification

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution, any undergraduate majorSource: plu.edu · verified October 5, 2026

Work experience

Not verified

Essays

RequiredPersonal statement of 250-500 wordsSource: plu.edu · verified October 5, 2026

References

RequiredAcademic or professional recommendation form or letterSource: plu.edu · verified October 5, 2026

Application fee

USD 65Source: plu.edu · verified October 5, 2026

Admission tests

GMAT (classic)

OptionalGRE or GMAT scores may be submitted but are not requiredSource: plu.edu · verified October 5, 2026

GRE General Test

OptionalGRE or GMAT scores may be submitted but are not requiredSource: plu.edu · verified October 5, 2026

English language

TOEFL / IELTS / other

Not verified

GMAT Focus Edition (205–805) and the classic GMAT (200–800) use different scales. A published minimum and a class average are different things; both are labelled. English requirements and waivers depend on each school's policy and your own background.

• Graduate Academic Scholarships

  Benefit

  $1,000-$4,000

  Basis

  Merit-based

  Eligibility

  Applicants who are not PLU alumni are automatically considered

  Application

  Considered with the program application

  Official scholarship pageSource: plu.edu · verified October 5, 2026

• PLU Alumni Scholarship

  Benefit

  $5,000

  Basis

  Other basis

  Eligibility

  Graduate students who also earned their bachelor degree from PLU

  Application

  Considered with the program application

  Official scholarship pageSource: plu.edu · verified October 5, 2026

• AACSB International — Business schoolAccreditation of the business school. It does not by itself confirm that every campus or program is covered.Source: aacsb.edu · verified October 5, 2026