Nearly half of the School's students procure jobs before graduation. Fully ninety percent are employed within six months afterwards. Greater Seattle' is the fourteenth largest metropolitan area in the nation. The regional economy is diverse and global in reach, with particular strength in aerospace, software and biotechnology. International Perspective Strategically located on the Pacific Rim, Washington State ranks fifth among all states in the total dollar value of exports.
Students are regularly engaged in international projects.
Many perform their internships with international fims. In addition, student teams are sent to provide business-related service to countries such as the Philippines, Lithuania and Poland. The 25 members of the Council are available to meet with students. They include executives from major northwest businesses such as Microsoft, U.S. West, Boeing, Nordstrom, the Port of Seattle and the Federal Reserve Bank. All classrooms in McKenna Hall are Internet-connected.