General Questions about the Kellogg School Part-Time MBA Program
Applying to the Part-Time MBA Program
General questions About the Kellogg School Part-Time MBA Program
What part-time MBA options are available at Kellogg?
The Kellogg School has two part-time options for candidates who wish to continue their careers while pursuing a Kellogg MBA. The evening option is suited for those who live and work in the Chicago area. For those who are regionally and nationally based or who have significant work travel schedules, the cohort Saturday MBA program is the best option.
Both programs have similar student profiles.
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How long does it take to complete an MBA through the Kellogg Part-Time MBA Program?
From 2 (or 8 courses of study) to 5 years.
In the Evening Program, students complete the MBA at their own pace. The quickest pace is 2 years and evening students have up to 5 to complete their MBA. The average for evening students is 3 years.
The Saturday MBA, a cohort program in which students go through the curriculum together, is completed in 2.5 years, with an option of 2 additional quarters for a total length of 3 years. It is comprised of a predetermined sequence of core courses and a defined set of electives. The quickest pace is 2 years and Saturday students have up to 5 years to complete their MBA.
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May I register for a course as a student at large or take a course prior to enrollment in the Part-Time MBA Program?
No. The Kellogg School does not have a student-at-large program.
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Can I have more than one major at Kellogg?
Yes. The program is flexible enough for you to focus on more than one concentration. In fact, more than 95 percent of part-time students complete the degree with two or more majors.
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May I view a list of the Kellogg School's faculty?
Yes. Visit the Kellogg faculty section of our site.
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May I view pages for the Kellogg School's departments and courses?
Yes. Visit the Academic departments section of our site.
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What is the difference between the Part-Time MBA Program and the Full-Time MBA Program?
There are no significant differences between the two programs other than the fact that students in the part-time program work full-time. Both programs share the same faculty and curriculum.
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Where and when are Part-Time MBA Program courses taught?
Evening MBA courses offered in the part-time program meet one evening per week, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Most courses will be held on the Chicago campus at 340 East Superior Street. Some evening courses are offered on the Evanston campus. These courses meet one evening per week from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday.
The Saturday Program courses are offered each Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. Saturday MBA courses are conducted on the Chicago campus only.
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If I attend the Kellogg Part-Time MBA Program, can I use the Kellogg Career Management Center for placement assistance?
There are many career development options available to all students in the part-time program.
The Kellogg School does permit some part-time students to enroll in the formal career management process during their final year at Kellogg. Qualifying students are eligible for the same career development assistance as the Kellogg full-time students, including individual career counseling, access to the Career Management Center and participation in on-campus recruiting.
To qualify to use Career Management Center services, a student must be graduating during the current academic year, remain working full-time, and not have received any tuition reimbursement from his or her employer. Exceptions are made for students who have written authorization from their employers.
Because the part-time program is designed for fully employed students who intend to pursue an MBA while they continue their careers in the Chicago area, the program has a policy related to formal job placement services for current part-time students. The policy was developed because many part-time students receive some tuition benefits and other forms of financial assistance from their employers, and it would raise ethical problems for Kellogg to provide direct career management services to students in these circumstances. For a summary of career and professional development options available to students in the Part-Time MBA Program, please refer to our summary form. (PDF)
This policy regarding the use of Career Management services is continually under review by the faculty, students and administration of the Kellogg School. Consequently, this policy is subject to change without notice.
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What is the cost of the Part-Time MBA Program at Kellogg and is financial aid available?
Students in the Part-Time MBA Program pay for classes on a per-class basis as the classes are taken. Students pay for courses before the start of each quarter. Students take a total of 20.5 classes to earn an MBA but students pay for 20 units (excluding the ½ unit Values, Ethics & Strategic Crisis Management that all students take).
The 2008-2009 cost per one unit class is $4,679, and students can take up to eight units of courses in an academic year. The cost per one unit increases each academic year in the fall quarter by approximately 6.5 to 8%. Part-Time MBA students can apply for financial aid; please consult the Financial Aid section for more information.
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Where can I find a copy of Northwestern's Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics?
As provided by the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990, now known as the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, you are entitled to request and receive a copy of Northwestern University's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This Report includes statistics for the previous 3 years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Northwestern University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from campus. The Report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies on drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, fire safety and other matters. You can obtain a copy of this report by contacting the Northwestern University Police Department Deputy Chief at (847) 491-3256. The report can also be accessed and printed from the University Police website at http://www.northwestern.edu/up/safety/annual-report/index.html
Applying to the Part-Time MBA Program
Which materials are required to submit an application to the Kellogg School of Management?
- Completed application form and essays
- Official transcripts of academic records from all colleges, universities, or professional schools you have attended
- Two completed letters of recommendation
- $185 application fee
- Results of the GMAT/GRE (taken with five-year time frame)
- A personal interview
Submit these materials to the Part-Time MBA Program Office (340 East Superior Street, 2nd Floor, Mezzanine, Chicago, Illinois, 60611) in one complete packet.
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Are there any prerequisite courses for admission?
There are no required courses for application to the school; however, candidates should have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. Applicants also must complete the application and its accompanying elements.
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When do you accept applications to the Part-Time MBA Program?
The Evening MBA Program accepts applications and starts a new class each quarter: fall, winter, spring and summer. The Saturday MBA Program has one application deadline and starts a new class each summer. The application dates for both programs are located within our Academic Calendar.
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Are there Chicago residency requirements?
For the Evening MBA Program, we consider candidates who are living and working in the Chicago area (this can include areas of Wisconsin and Indiana). Applicants living outside of the Chicago area or who travel extensively during the week should apply to our Saturday MBA Program.
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What are the minimum GMAT score and Undergraduate GPA for acceptance into the program?
There are no minimum requirement or cut-offs for either GMAT or GPA. However, of the applicants accepted into the programs, the average GMAT score is 695 and the average undergraduate GPA is 3.4. The Kellogg Part-Time MBA Program also accepts the GRE.
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Does the Admissions Committee favor certain undergraduate majors or recommend certain undergraduate courses?
No. Since there is no one path to Kellogg, we select candidates from many undergraduate disciplines and favor no particular major in the admission process.
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Is a personal interview required?
Yes. A personal interview with a representative of the part-time program is required. The interview provides important insight into an applicant's accomplishments in full- and part-time work settings and extracurricular activities, as well as indications of an applicant's career potential, focus and plans to complete the Master of Business Administration. To arrange an interview, contact the Part-Time MBA Program Office at 312.503.8385. Please remember to bring a current résumé to your admissions interview.
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How much weight does the Admissions Committee place on work experience?
As the nature of the educational experience at the Kellogg School requires students to interact with each other in group projects and classroom discussions, it is important that students come to the program with a solid foundation of work experience. The average part-time student possesses approximately six to seven years of work experience upon entering the program.
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Based on my work experience, academic performance and test scores, am I a competitive candidate for your program? Can you describe what you're looking for in a candidate?
Because our process is holistic, we cannot surmise one's chances for acceptance based on test scores and work experience alone. Applications receive a thoughtful and thorough review by the Admissions Committee. Although we do evaluate test scores, scholastic ability and work experience, we are also interested in learning more about each candidate's values and motivations. We also assess other characteristics such as maturity, leadership, personal character and potential contribution to the Kellogg community. The Admissions Office can assist with questions regarding admission to the part-time program, but is unable to offer prescriptive advice or recommendations regarding one's candidacy. For more information on the class characteristics for our entering class, please review our average class profile.
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What does "rolling admissions" mean in the Part-Time Program?
The part-time program has a rolling admission process, which means we will accept applications up to one year in advance of the candidate's desired start (for example, you may apply fall 2009 for any quarter up to fall 2010). This allows our candidates to complete their applications and know of the Admissions Committee's decisions in advance should they need to make preparations such as relocating or reducing travel at work. We will read all completed applications as they arrive in our office, make admissions decisions, and inform candidates of the committee's decision approximately six weeks after we receive the application.
At the part-time program rolling admission does not mean that candidates' chances of admittance are affected by when they submit their application. We encourage candidates to submit their applications when they are complete. Chances of acceptance do not decrease as the deadline approaches, and a candidate has the same opportunity for admittance if the application is submitted on the deadline or months in advance of the deadline.
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I'm earning an MBA with another MBA program. Can I transfer into the Part-Time Program?
We do not have a special transfer student application process. Applicants taking MBA courses at another program follow the regular application process. If the Kellogg School extends an offer of admission and the MBA courses were taken fairly recently, candidates may be eligible to receive transfer credit for up to four courses. Please review the Part-Time MBA Program policy on Transfer of Credit for the complete eligibility requirements.
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