Program Overview

Program Overview

The Management Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at DePaul University is designed to prepare students for professional opportunities across industries. The program focuses on self-awareness, leadership development, teamwork, project management, and managing others.

Program Tracks

Students can choose from one of the following tracks:

• Human Resources
• Supply Chain Management

Location and Industry Opportunities

The program is located in the heart of Chicago's business district, providing easy access to industries seeking management professionals. Businesses such as Accenture, Allstate, McKinsey & Company, CDW, Navistar, and Exelon offer numerous opportunities for graduates seeking management roles.

Application Deadlines

The application deadlines for the program are as follows:

• Enrollment Quarter:
  • Domestic Student Deadline:
    • Fall: August 15
    • Winter: December 1
    • Spring: March 1
    • Summer: June 1
  • International Student Deadline:
    • Fall: June 15
    • Winter: October 15
    • Spring: January 15
    • Summer: April 15

Admission Requirements

The admission requirements for the program include:

• Submitting an online application
• Essay explaining interest in the program and professional goals
• Resume
• Official transcripts from all degree-granting institutions
• Test scores (GMAT/GRE) are optional
• Interview (required for Full-time MBA applicants)

Curriculum

The program requires 10 MBA core courses and three electives.

Faculty and Research

The faculty includes leaders in management who help students create business plans, identify innovative business ideas, and develop management strategies and techniques. Research areas include innovation and design thinking, with experts such as Professor Lisa Gundry.

Alumni Network

The program has a network of over 122,500 DePaul business alumni who have gone on to leadership roles at firms such as Grainger, JLL, 3M, and Northern Trust.

Program Formats

The program is offered in two formats:

• Full-Time MBA for early-career professionals or career changers, with classes offered in person on DePaul's Loop campus
• Part-Time MBA for established professionals with 3+ years of experience, with online-hybrid classes combining 90 minutes of live learning each week with on-demand learning materials

Scholarships

The DePaul MBA program awarded more than $3 million to incoming students last year, with various scholarship opportunities available.

Career Outcomes

The median reported salary for MBA graduates was $86,000.