Evanston EMBA — Twice Monthly Program

Kellogg Executive MBA campus located in Evanston, close to nearby Chicago

World-class amenities minutes from Chicago.

Kellogg’s Evanston, Illinois EMBA campus is located just 30 minutes from downtown Chicago, a vibrant, world-class city with rich international ties. The campus is home to Northwestern University’s James L. Allen Center, a state-of-the-art education center that accommodates living and learning for executive students.

Perched on the shores of Lake Michigan, the Allen Center is designed to support your academic needs and while ensuring your personal comfort. It features 150 guest rooms, eight technology-enabled classrooms, dozens of study group rooms and several dining rooms, providing an educational experience that’s both convenient and fully immersive. Students attending the Evanston campus take classes every other week, beginning Friday afternoon through Saturday evening, along with most Sundays.

Key benefits

  • Live and learn at the James L. Allen Center, an executive education center that supports your educational needs while providing the amenities of a full-service hotel
  • Take advantage of classrooms and study-group rooms equipped with advanced technology and resource areas with 24-hour access
  • Engage in informal interactions with faculty and students through common areas, lounges and dining rooms
  • Enjoy close proximity to downtown Chicago and its world-renowned commercial, entertainment and cultural centers
  • Receive concierge services at the front desk, dine on international cuisine prepared by our head chef (which include accommodations to dietary restrictions) and access fitness rooms and snack rooms 24/7
  • Stay on Northwestern University’s lakefront campus, which includes access to university facilities, such as the 95,000-square-foot Henry Crown Sports Pavilion and Norris Aquatic Center
  • Students traveling from long distances may be eligible for free lodging on Thursday evenings (application required)
  • Travel to the Miami campus and around the world for elective courses

Sample EMBA calendar

Evanston classes are typically held Friday afternoon through Saturday evening, along with most Sundays. As class weekend schedules will differ depending on the electives you take, second year schedules are not available. Class dates and times are subject to change.

*denotes weekends with Sunday classes.

September 2023 - First Year Calendar

Orientation/Launch Week
Check-in August 29th, programming August 30th - September 2nd
Class in session*
September 15th - September 17th
Class in session*
September 29th - October 1st
Class in session*
October 13th - October 15th
Class in session
October 27th - October 28th
Class in session
November 10th - November 11th
Class in session
January 5th - January 6th
Class in session
January 19th - January 20th
Class in session*
February 2nd - February 4th
Class in session*
February 16th - February 18th
Class in session*
March 1st - March 3rd
Class in session
April 5th - April 6th
Class in session*
April 19th - April 21st
Class in session*
May 3rd - May 5th
Class in session*
May 17th - May 19th
Class in session*
May 31st - June 2nd
Intensive Week
June 21st - June 25th

January 2024 - First Year Calendar

Orientation/Launch Week  

Check-in January 5th, programming January 6th - 10th
Class in session*
January 19th - January 21st
Class in session*
February 2nd - February 4th
Class in session
February 16th - February 17th
Class in session
March 1st - March 2nd
Class in session
March 15th - March 16th
Class in session*
April 5th - April 7th
Class in session
April 19th - April 20th
Class in session
May 3rd - May 4th
Class in session
May 17th - May 18th
Class in session*
May 31st - June 2nd
Intensive Week
June 21st - June 25th

Contact the Evanston campus

Evanston campus — Kellogg Executive MBA Program

Evanston: An ideal location for learning only minutes from Chicago.

The Evanston campus is just 30 minutes from downtown Chicago, Ill. and O’Hare International Airport.

2169 Campus Drive
Evanston, Illinois, 60208

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