2.5–3
Average Years to Complete Program
Evening MBA Program
Propel Yourself to the Next Level
Unlock your potential in the best evening MBA program in the world—without pausing your career. In a convenient evening class schedule in downtown Chicago, you’ll join a collaborative community of students and faculty who empower you to do your best work.
Earn a world-class MBA on a schedule that works for you. Our flexible curriculum gives you the freedom to chart your own course and choose the courses that matter to you. You’ll graduate with the analytical skills and frameworks to solve any business problem.
Turn Insights into Action
The Chicago Booth Evening MBA Program is ideal for professionals based in Chicago and the surrounding region who want to continue working full time while earning an MBA from the world’s leading evening MBA program. Based at Gleacher Center in downtown Chicago, the program follows the same flexible curriculum as all of our MBA programs and features the same world-changing faculty.
Evening MBA Format
8
Total Number of Years Allowed to Complete Degree
8
2
Average Number of Courses Per Quarter
20
Required Number of Courses to Complete Your Degree*
20
130+
Courses to Choose From
130+
14
Concentrations to Choose From
14
40+
Student Groups
40+
300+
Student-Life Events per Year
300+*Plus Leadership Exploration and Development (LEAD)
| GPA (Mid-80%) | 2.9–3.8 | |
|---|---|---|
| EA (Mid-80%) | 148-156 | |
| GMAT (Mid-80%) | 620-750 | |
| Average GRE Verbal | 159 | |
| Average GRE Quant | 159 | |
| Gender | 29% Female / 71% Male | |
| Work Experience (Mid-80%) | 3–11 Years | |
| International Students* | 11% | |
| Students with an Advanced Degree | 25% |
Based on 2022 incoming student data.
*Percentage of international students represents those attending on a work visa.
| Investment Management/Research |
10% |
|---|---|
| Consulting | 10% |
| Diversified Financial Services | 7% |
| Manufacturing |
7% |
| Education | 6% |
| Non Profit | 6% |
| Healthcare | 5% |
| Software/Printing/Publishing | 5% |
| Other Financial Services | 5% |
| Consumer Products | 4% |
| Aerospace/Transportation | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Commercial Banking | 2% |
| Computer-Related Services | 2% |
| Energy/Oil/Utilities | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Investment Banking/Brokerage | 2% |
| Other Industry | 2% |
| Telecommunications | 2% |
| Wholesale | 2% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Advertising/Marketing/Communications | 0.7% |
| Agribusiness | 0.7% |
| Arts/Media/Entertainment | 0.7% |
| Construction | 0.7% |
| Entertainment/Leisure | 0.7% |
| Food Service/Lodging/Leisure | 0.7% |
| Technology - Software | 0.7% |
Based on 2022 incoming student data
Part-Time MBA Schedule
An Evening MBA is incredibly beneficial for working professionals who want to enhance their careers without taking a break from work. This format enables you to apply newly acquired knowledge in real-time, making your MBA experience more practical while enhancing your leadership skills.
- Classes are held on weeknights from 6 - 9 p.m. at Gleacher Center in downtown Chicago
- Each class meets once per week
- Option to take online courses
- Take daytime classes as your schedule permits at the Harper Center in Hyde Park
Discover Academic Life at Booth
Find out how our educational approach will prepare you to think for yourself, challenge the status quo, and ground discoveries in data.
Discover Academic Life at Booth
Explore the Part-Time MBA Student Experience
In our collaborative community, you’ll expand your network, get involved, learn to lead, and put your best ideas into action.
Explore the Part-Time MBA Student Experience
Elevate Your Career
Whether you’re seeking a career change or looking to advance in your current organization, a Chicago Booth Evening or Weekend MBA will empower you to succeed.
Elevate Your Career
Get Updates from Booth
Sign up to receive admissions information, invitations to events, and other updates about the Evening MBA Program.
Attend an Evening MBA Admissions Event
Admissions staff, students, and alumni host admissions events year-round, primarily off-campus, and/or virtually. Our events take place around the globe.
Chicago Booth MBA Masterclass Series
Go inside the Booth classroom by viewing past MBA Masterclass sessions with our world-class faculty, and sign up for future, real-time MBA Masterclass virtual events.
Chicago Booth MBA Masterclass SeriesHow to Apply and Fund Your Part-Time MBA
Explore Part-Time MBA Admissions
Unlock your potential in a community of fellow risk takers. Here’s what you need to know about applying to our Evening MBA and Weekend MBA Programs.
Explore Part-Time MBA Admissions
Part-Time MBA Cost
A Chicago Booth MBA is an invaluable investment. Explore details about tuition and fees for our Evening MBA and Weekend MBA Programs.
Part-Time MBA Cost
Explore Scholarships and Financial Aid
As a Part-Time MBA student at Chicago Booth, you may qualify for merit-based awards, loans, or veterans benefits.
Explore Scholarships and Financial AidBegin Your MBA Journey
The first step in joining our Part-Time MBA Program is to apply for admission.
Application Deadlines
Winter Quarter: September 25, 2023 (Evening MBA and Weekend MBA)
Spring Quarter: January 5, 2024 (Evening MBA and Weekend MBA)
Summer Quarter: March 25, 2024 (Evening MBA and Weekend MBA)
Autumn Quarter: June 7, 2024 (Evening MBA and Weekend MBA)
Start Your Application
Stories from the Evening MBA Community
Traveling Abroad with the Part-Time MBA Program
Our students have the opportunity to travel alongside other Boothies to different locations domestically and internationally. Learn more about traveling abroad with Booth.
Traveling Abroad with the Part-Time MBA Program
MBA ROI Series: Soft Skill Benefits Associated With Getting Your MBA - Part One
As part of our MBA Return on Investment (ROI) series, the Admissions Team addresses commonly asked questions regarding the ROI of an MBA degree from the perspective of Boothies, alumni, and more.
MBA ROI Series: Soft Skill Benefits Associated With Getting Your MBA - Part One
Seven Tips to Secure Your Letters of Recommendation
Letters of recommendation are an essential component of the application process. Learning about you from the perspective of your recommenders allows the Admissions Committee to gain a better understanding of what makes you unique.
Seven Tips to Secure Your Letters of Recommendation
