Weekend MBA Program

Earn a world-class weekend MBA degree without putting your career on hold.

With our flexible curriculum and weekend schedule, the Booth Weekend MBA Program is ideal for curious, high-potential professionals from all corners of the United States.

Advance in your career while earning an MBA from the best academic business school in the world. The Booth Weekend MBA Program combines the world’s most flexible MBA curriculum with a class schedule that fits your needs. In our collaborative community, you’ll build the knowledge and skills to rise to any business challenge and propel yourself to the next level.

Forge Your Own Path

The best weekend MBA program in the world attracts working professionals from the Chicago area and around the country. Seventy-seven percent of Weekend MBA students travel to class from beyond Illinois. In evening classes on Fridays and Saturdays in downtown Chicago, you’ll follow the same rigorous curriculum taught in all of Booth’s MBA programs, and you’ll work with the same world-class faculty.

2.5–3

Average Years to Complete Program

5

Total Number of Years Allowed to Complete Degree

2

Average Number of Courses Per Quarter

20

Required Number of Courses to Complete Your Degree*

130+

Courses to Choose From

13

Concentrations to Choose From

40+

Student Groups

300+

Student-Life Events per Year

*Plus Leadership Exploration and Development (LEAD)

Class Profile*

Gender	19% Female / 80% Male
GPA (Mid-80%)	2.6–3.9
GMAT (Mid-80%)	620–743
Average GRE Verbal	160
Average GRE Quant	160
Work Experience (Mid-80%)	3–10 Years
Students Living outside Illinois	77%
Students with an advanced degree	43%
International Students**	25%

*Based on 2020 incoming student data.
**Percentage of international students represents those attending on a work visa.

Incoming Industries Represented*

Manufacturing	11%
Consulting	13%
Investment Management/Research	5%
Energy/Oil/Utilities	9%
Aerospace/Transportation	4%
Other	6%
Computer-Related Services	4%
Healthcare	6%
Nonprofit	4%
Venture Capital/Private Equity	0.5%
Software/Printing/Publishing	0.5%
Retail	2%
Consumer Products	5%
Government	3%
Insurance	2%
Accounting	0.5%
Investment Banking/Brokerage	3%
Wholesale	0.5%
Diversified Financial Services	0.5%
Real Estate	2%
Telecommunications	3%
Education	3%
Construction	2%
Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology	2%
Agribusiness	0.5%
Arts/Media/Entertainment	0.5%
Grand Total	100%

*Based on 2020 incoming student data

Traveling to Chicago

Seventy-seven percent of Booth Weekend MBA students travel to our downtown campus each weekend from California, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Wisconsin, and beyond.

As a commuter, you will have access to:

Free shuttle service to and from Midway and O’Hare Airports before and after class on Saturdays
Discounted rates at nearby downtown Chicago hotels
Saturday access to student events, faculty, the administrative office, academic advisors, and Career Services

Most out-of-town students arrive Saturday morning, attend two classes, and still have time to study, network, and socialize before leaving town. Weekend students can also take a Friday evening course if their schedule allows. Students within driving distance often carpool with classmates from the same area.

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.

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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.

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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.

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Attend a Weekend 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.

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Chicago Booth MBA Masterclass Series

Join Chicago Booth’s world-class faculty for interactive, real-time sessions that put you in the virtual classroom with other prospective Chicago Booth students. Experience the academic insights of our renowned professors.

How to Apply and Fund Your Part-Time MBA

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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.

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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.

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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.

Begin Your MBA Journey

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

Application Deadlines
Winter Quarter: September 27, 2021 (Evening MBA and Weekend MBA)
Spring Quarter: January 7, 2022 (Evening MBA and Weekend MBA)
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