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Part-Time MBA Programs

A career-elevating MBA experience—on your terms.

Chicago Booth’s Part-Time MBA Programs are designed for working professionals who want to advance their careers—without stepping away from them.

Our flexible Evening and Weekend MBA Programs are consistently ranked among the top part-time MBA programs in the world.

Every course, in every format, is grounded in The Chicago Approach™: Booth’s distinctive philosophy that teaches you to question assumptions, ground decisions in data, and arrive at answers others can’t. It’s the same foundation behind every Booth MBA—and it’s part of why 76 percent of recent Evening and Weekend MBA graduates who set out to change careers succeeded.

Why Choose Booth for a Part-Time MBA?

A Booth MBA empowers you to lead with confidence and put your ideas into action. Here are a few of the ways a Part-Time MBA from Booth sets you up to succeed:

  • Set your own schedule. Choose Evening or Weekend classes, take one or two courses at a time, and take up to eight years to complete your MBA while working full time. Our program gives you the flexibility you need as a working professional.
  • Customize your curriculum. Explore the topics and courses that interest you most, including more than 130 electives across 16 concentrations. With just one required course, a Booth MBA gives you the freedom to tailor your studies to your goals and intellectual interests.
  • Advance your career on your timeline. Booth’s Career Services team works with Evening and Weekend MBA students to build an individualized plan for promotions, career changes, or new ventures—whenever you’re ready to make your move.
  • Learn from faculty who teach it all. Every classroom is grounded in The Chicago Approach, the same rigorous, data-driven thinking behind every Booth MBA program. You’ll learn from the same faculty who teach Booth’s Full-Time MBA, because a Part-Time MBA at Booth is still, in every way, a Booth MBA.
  • Expand your network. Tap into a powerful network of more than 61,000 alumni around the globe. As a student here, you’ll join an inspiring community of leaders dedicated to your success.
  • Take classes across MBA programs. As an Evening or Weekend MBA student, you can cross-register for courses in Booth’s other Part-Time MBA and Full-Time MBA sections, so your schedule flexes around your life without limiting which classmates and faculty you learn from.
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Evening MBA vs. Weekend MBA: Which Is Right for You?

Evening MBA vs. Weekend MBA: Which Is Right for You?

Chicago Booth’s Part-Time MBA Programs allow professionals to earn a top-ranked MBA while continuing to work full time. Students can choose between Evening and Weekend formats, customize their curriculum, and access the same faculty, alumni network, and career resources available across Booth’s MBA Programs.

Both formats lead to the same Booth MBA: the same 20-course path, more than 130 electives across 16 concentrations, the same faculty, and the option to take up to 25 percent of your coursework remotely.

On average, students spend about six hours a week in class across two courses per quarter, finishing in 2.5 to 3 years on average—with up to 8 years available if you need to slow the pace down. The question isn’t which MBA you’ll earn. It’s which schedule fits your life.

Evening MBA
 Weekend MBA
Schedule:
One night a week, 6–9 p.m. Classes offered Monday–Friday. 		Schedule:
Saturdays, 9 a.m.–noon, or 1:30–4:30 p.m.
Best for:
Professionals based in and around Chicago: 77 percent of Evening MBA students are based in Illinois. Best for people who want to earn a top-tier MBA without relocating.		 Best for:
Professionals from across the country: 82 percent of Weekend MBA students are based outside Illinois. Keep your weeknights free while concentrating coursework on the weekends. 
Average Years of Work Experience:
2–10		 Average Years of Work Experience:
2–10
Typical Time to Complete:
2.5–3 years		 Typical Time to Complete:
2.5–3 years
Location:
Downtown Chicago		 Location:
Downtown Chicago

Learn more: Evening MBA Program
Learn more: Weekend MBA Program




Part-Time MBA at a Glance

An adaptable curriculum that balances academic excellence with real-world application, tailored for busy professionals seeking to advance their careers.

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Part-Time Schedule

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Typically Completed in 2.5–3 Years

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20 Courses to Complete the Degree*

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130+ Courses to Choose From

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16 Concentrations

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Option to Take up to 25% of Courses Remotely

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*Plus Leadership Exploration and Development (LEAD) required course

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How to Apply for and Fund Your Part-Time MBA

Ready to take the next step? Here’s what you need to know about applying to and paying for your Evening or Weekend MBA, plus how current undergraduates can get a head start.

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Begin Your MBA Journey

The first step in joining our Part-Time MBA Program is to apply for admission.

Application Deadlines
Autumn Quarter: June 5, 2026 (Evening MBA and Weekend MBA)
Winter Quarter: September 25, 2026 (Evening MBA and Weekend MBA)
Spring Quarter: January 8, 2027 (Evening MBA and Weekend MBA)

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