Business Strategy & Decision Making

Master of Business Administration

Driehaus College of Business

MBABusiness, Entrepreneurship and InnovationCareer & Professional ManagementCareer & Professional ManagementIn-Person
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Be a clear and strategic thinker in the business world

Learn how to diagnose strategic positions, evaluate alternative courses of action, and make the best possible decisions. DePaul’s Business Strategy and Decision Making MBA specialization will give you the framework for making business decisions in a disciplined and strategic way. This program is a fast-track career development option for managers who want the skills and abilities to make strategic economic decisions in a business environment.

Study in the heart of Chicago’s business and financial district

You’ll be taking classes on DePaul’s Loop Campus, giving you the opportunity to network with strategists at the Fortune 500 companies located within blocks of our front door, like Archer Daniels Midland, Exelon, Boeing and Old Republic.

Application Deadlines

Enrollment Quarter Domestic Student Deadline International Student Deadline
Fall August 15 June 15
Winter December 1 October 15
Spring March 1 January 15
Summer June 1 April 15
Admission Requirements
Submit an online application, essay, transcripts, résumé and letters of recommendation.
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Required Courses
You’ll take 10 MBA core courses and three electives.
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$86k
The median reported salary for MBA graduates was $86​,000.

Learn from experts in game theory

Rafael Tenorio’s research in applied game theory focuses on auctions and bidding, where he has studied how bidders compete and adapt their behavior across different auction formats. He applied his findings to markets of foreign currencies, financial instruments, and online marketplaces. “My experience has shown me that strategy and decision-making skills matter across all the functional areas of business and society,” he said, “from finance to policy, marketing, and management.”

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Bob (MBA ’16)
Senior Relationship Manager, Allstate Insurance Company
Alumni Network
You’ll be connected to over 214,450 DePaul University alumni. Join in networking events and connect with fellow program grads working in a variety of industries. 
Flexible formats to work with any lifestyle
 
   Full-Time MBA for early-career professionals or career changers. Classes offered in person on DePaul's Loop campus.
 
   Part-Time MBA for established professionals with 3+ years of experience. Online-hybrid classes combine 90 minutes of live learning each week with on-demand learning materials. 
Scholarships
Graduate school is an investment in your future. The DePaul MBA program awarded more than $3 million to incoming students last year. Learn more about scholarship opportunities available to you.
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Contact Information
For more information about applying, contact the Kellstadt Admissions Team​ at 
   (312) 362-8810 or 
   kgsb@depaul.edu.
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