Create your own MBA program with a customized focus. The Custom MBA is ideal if you want to combine core Master of Business Administration coursework with electives tailored to the precise skill set you need to advance in your career.
Master of Business Administration
The Full-Time DePaul MBA at a Glance (In-Person)
Duration: 15 months
Format: Full-time, in-person
Location: Downtown Chicago
Start term: Fall
Best for: Early-career professionals and career changers
"DePaul is among the top 50 schools producing Fortune 1000 CEOs, along with many other accomplished leaders. Our alumni are entrepreneurial in the way they build their careers. Some start their own companies. Others make their mark by leading change within established organizations. That comes from our focus on entrepreneurship and on turning ideas into action right away.” —Dean Sulin Ba, PhD
Additional features of the full-time MBA program
Cohort model to learn alongside peers and build a lifelong network
Comprehensive career advising and support tailored to your professional goals
Full year of social events, including weekly networking happy hours, an annual MBA ski trip and an end-of-year gala
International consulting opportunity during the Spring Break session
"Kellstadt has been a great experience so far, the relationships I have been able to develop with faculty thus far are amazing and DePaul's overall support in my career goals has been invaluable. I am looking forward to my future and where I go from here!"
Meridith Townsend, FT MBA
“During my MBA program at DePaul University, I have thoroughly enjoyed networking with my cohort and engaging with individuals from diverse backgrounds and perspectives. The relationships I’ve built with my peers have been truly enriching, and I know they will remain invaluable well beyond my time at DePaul.”
Christian Duarte, FT MBA
The Part-Time DePaul MBA at a Glance (In-Person OR Remote)
Ranked Among the Top 3 Part-Time MBA Programs in Chicago
Option 1: In-Person
Duration: 18-24 months (self-paced)
Format: An in-person, on campus experience complemented by on demand materials you can access at your convenience. Students in this program meet downtown one night a week to engage in interactive, hands-on, and experiential learning with their professor and peers.
Location: In-person with optional online courses for specialization electives.
Start term: Fall
Best for: Working professionals seeking to advance or pivot who prefer in-person learning.
Option 2: Remote
Duration: 18-24 months (self-paced)
Format: Online-hybrid classes: 90 minutes of weekly live learning with your professor and peers over Zoom along with on-demand materials you can engage at your own pace.
Location: Fully remote, with optional in-person courses for specialization electives
Start term: Fall, Winter, and Spring
Best for: Working professionals seeking to advance or pivot who prefer the flexibility of remote learning.
Additional features of the part-time MBA program
Fully flexible scheduling that can be customized to your personal and professional needs
In-person networking opportunities with fellow MBA students and Chicago business leaders
Career support addressing the needs and goals of working professionals
Dedicated academic advisor to help you chart your path and maximize your MBA experience
“I have enjoyed the networking and professional community I’ve gained through my classes, as well as the chance to collaborate with Chicago businesses and apply my studies to real-world situations. 2) The flexible class modality has allowed me to be fully present in my career while finding optimal times outside of work to focus on my studies.”
Ally Bentel, PT MBA
“The Kellstadt MBA program has transformed my thinking and approach to challenges, equipping me with tools to make better decisions in my career, academics, and personal life. The professors’ passion for student success inspires my growth, while the program’s flexible schedules and diverse formats make balancing work, school, and personal commitments both manageable and enriching.”
Keowoon (Collin) Cho, PT MBA
Connections across the city
Study in the heart of Chicago—we’re located in the Loop, in the city’s business district. Chicago is home to 400 major corporate headquarters, including approximately 35 Fortune 500 companies, many of which are in walking distance of campus.
Application Deadlines
Full-Time MBA Enrollment Deadlines
Enrollment Quarter
Domestic Student Deadline
International Student Deadline
Fall
August 15
June 15
Part-Time (In-Person) MBA Enrollment Deadline
Enrollment Quarter
Domestic Student Deadline
International Student Deadline
Fall
August 15
June 15
Part-Time (Remote) MBA Enrollment Deadlines
Enrollment Quarter
Domestic Student Deadline
International Student Deadline
Fall
August 15
June 15
Winter
December 1
October 15
Spring
March 1
January 15
Admission Requirements
Submit an online application, essay, résumé and official transcripts.
The median reported salary for MBA graduates was $86,000.
Learn from distinguished faculty
Learn from experts like Professor Neal Outland whose teaching philosophy revolves around posing the right questions rather than providing a multitude of answers. He is the winner of the 2017 Illinois Space Grant Fellowship and has worked on two NASA-funded projects with DePaul faculty to understand the individual qualities necessary of future astronauts.
Quote component
Pallavi (MBA ’17)
Manager, Mu Sigma Inc.
Alumni Network
Interact with accomplished peers and join a strong network of over 214,450 DePaul University alumni across colleges, of which 128,150 are right here in the Chicago area.
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.
