Frequently Asked Questions

When was the school founded?
1908 as Northwestern University's School of Commerce. The school was renamed the Kellogg Graduate School of Management in 1979, shortened to the Kellogg School of Management in 2002. For more details, see the History of Kellogg.

Is the school accredited?
Yes, Kellogg is AACSB accredited.For more information about Northwestern University please visit the University's Web site.

Does the school offer an undergraduate business program?
Kellogg does not offer an undergraduate degree. However, Kellogg does offer two certificate programs for Northwestern University undergraduates who want to pursue a career or an advanced degree in business, particularly in the areas of financial services or consulting. For more information, visit the Certificate Programs for Undergraduates Web site.

Does the school offer online courses?
No

What facilities house the school?
The Kellogg School is housed on both Northwestern's Evanston and Chicago campuses. On the Evanston campus, the school is at the Jacobs Center, located at 2001 Sheridan Road; and the James L. Allen Center, located at 2169 Campus Drive. On the Chicago campus, the school is on the second floor of Wieboldt Hall at 340 East Superior.

Does the school offer part-time degree programs?
Yes. The Part-Time MBA Program offers two options for people who are employed full-time: the Evening MBA and the Saturday MBA.

Is there a summer session?
Yes. The One-Year, Full-Time MBA Program and the Part-Time MBA Program hold classes during the summer, as do the non-degree Executive Education Programs.

Does the school offer joint degree programs?
Yes, a JD-MBA program with Northwestern's Law School and MMM program in Management and Manufacturing with Northwestern's McCormick School of Engineering. Information on additional joint degrees can be found on the full-time admissions site.