University of Washington Foster School of Business

The Michael G. Foster School of Business at the University of Washington consistently ranks among the top business schools in the United States—for both undergraduate and graduate degrees. The Foster School serves more than 2,500 students. With one-in-four UW freshman applicants requesting business majors, demand for Foster School business education is significant and growing.] Vision: The Vision of the Michael G. Foster School of Business is to be the best public business school in the U.S. We define best in terms of creating opportunities for our students and providing them with a transformational learning experience. As a public business school, we are committed to access and community engagement. Mission: We are a learning community of faculty, staff, students, alumni, and business leaders dedicated to the creation, dissemination, and application of management knowledge. In carrying out our mission, our programs place special emphasis on leadership, strategic thinking, and entrepreneurship. Our faculty are recognized thought leaders whose research contributes to the understanding of important management issues. Our students are capable of leading teams and, ultimately, organizations and can roll up their sleeves to solve complex, unstructured, real-world problems.