Seven Advantages of a Part-Time MBA

No matter which MBA program you choose at Chicago Booth, you will be instructed by the same world-renowned faculty, meaning you graduate with the same Booth degree. In this blog, we’ll share seven reasons why you should consider a part-time MBA (although we could go on…).

1. Keep Making Money: One of the biggest benefits of enrolling in a part-time MBA program is the ability to maintain your salary while attending classes. Like you, the majority of part-time students at Chicago Booth are working professionals. It may seem challenging to work and get a Booth MBA at the same time, but we have over 800 currently enrolled Evening MBA and Weekend MBA students as proof it can be done.

2. Freedom to Chart your own Course: With LEAD as the only required course, students have the option to choose from over 130 classes for the other 20 courses needed to graduate, not to mention graduates often come out with 3-4 concentrations. As an added flexibility, there are also options to take classes remotely. The Booth MBA is not cookie-cutter and our students are empowered to select the courses most important to them, ranging from entrepreneurial selling and strategic management, to consumer behavior and data-driven marketing, just to name a few.

3. Be a Part of a Vibrant Community: Not only will you have the chance to network with business leaders and expand your network, you’ll have the opportunity to become a leader yourself in one of our 40+ student-led clubs and organizations, which host over 300+ events annually. Events range from connecting with faculty and hosting industry specific initiatives, to Winter Formal, fun get-togethers, Partners activities, and so much more.

4. Set Your Own Pace: Flexibility at Booth also means that you can speed up or slow down your coursework when life happens—although the majority of students graduate in 2.5-3 years, you have up to 8 years to complete your studies. As a MBA student at Booth, you have the option to fly in for weekend classes, allowing you to remain employed without needing to relocate to another city to complete your MBA. Did you know that over 75% of Booth Weekend MBA students are from outside of Chicago? Check out some of the additional perks like complimentary shuttle service to and from the airport and discounted rates at nearby downtown Chicago hotels(!). 

5. You Won’t Miss Out on Career Opportunities: A vast majority of part-time students receive promotions and raises during their program. As a part-time student you don’t have to wait until you have your MBA degree to accelerate your career. Our Career Services staff is here to help you manage your professional trajectory during your studies, from day one. What’s more, this is a connection you have for your entire career.

6. Access to a Network of 60,000+ Alumni: The Booth network spans the globe with alumni in 120 countries world-wide. As future business partners, advisors, friends or clients, Booth alumni are in every industry and are accessible to you from the day you’re admitted. The connections you make at Booth will expand your options, open doors, and last you a lifetime.

7. Apply Learnings the Next Day: The classroom is a safe environment where you can test out your thoughts and ideas and get immediate feedback. From developing strategic frameworks and bringing new products to market, to learning how to have critical conversations with those on your team, you will have the confidence and tools to quickly apply newly learned concepts in your current job.

There you have it—seven reasons why you should apply for a Part-Time MBA, with some extra insight into what you can expect as a Part-Time MBA student at Chicago Booth.

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