Our Accelerated Option can help you earn your MBA faster. Exclusive to Kellogg's Evening & Weekend MBA Program, this option is designed for students who have completed requisite business courses and want to dive into advanced electives sooner.
With fewer credits to graduate, the Accelerated Option allows you to complete your Kellogg MBA in as quickly as just one year and at less expense than earning your Evening & Weekend MBA at a traditional pace. You'll gain the skills and knowledge needed to propel your career forward, faster than in other programs.
To qualify for the Accelerated Option, you must have completed requisite coursework at the undergraduate or graduate level in at least two of the following four courses:
Topic | Typical course | Equivalent course at Kellogg |
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Statistics |
Introduction to Statistics |
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Microeconomics |
Introduction to Microeconomics |
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Marketing |
Introduction to Marketing |
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Operations |
Introduction to Operations |
To qualify for the Accelerated Option:
Complete our online form to see if you are eligible. Each applicant is assessed individually. We will respond within five business days.
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Accelerated: At least two of the following four: microeconomics, marketing, operations or statistics Traditional: None |
Credits to graduate
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Accelerated: A minimum of 3 in person credits are required to graduate
A minimum of 4 in person credits are required to graduate |
Courses per quarter* |
0–4 |
Time to finish |
Accelerated: 1–4 years to graduate (average time is 2 years) Traditional: 1.25–5 years to graduate (average time is 2.5 years) |
* The duration of your program depends on the number of courses you take per quarter. You have the flexibility to determine your own course load and may take quarters off if necessary.
** 15.5 indicates the number of credits to graduate if you've completed the requisite coursework for all four courses.