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    Full-Time Master of Business Administration (MBA)

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    Chicago, USMBAIn-person21 months
    STEM-OPT
    $87,354.00
    Tuition
    over 21mo
    29%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    635
    Cohort
    students
    200
    Credits
    $250.00
    App fee

    Full-Time Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of Chicago is a 200-credit, 21-month, in-person MBA program based in Chicago, US. Tuition is $87,354 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    The program offers a flexible curriculum rooted in business fundamentals including accounting, economics, psychology, sociology, and statistics, with 16 concentrations available. It emphasizes analytical thinking, leadership development through the LEAD course, and a required internship.

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    After the program

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    12 months OPT + 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $175,000.00
    Avg starting salary
    $34,680.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Full-Time Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of Chicago cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Full-Time Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of Chicago is $87,354 across 200 required credits.
    Is Full-Time Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of Chicago online or in-person?
    Full-Time Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of Chicago is offered in-person.
    How long does Full-Time Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of Chicago take to complete?
    Full-Time Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of Chicago is structured around 21 months and 200 credits.
    Is Full-Time Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of Chicago STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Full-Time Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of Chicago is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.
    How competitive is Full-Time Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of Chicago?
    Full-Time Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of Chicago reports an acceptance rate of approximately 29%.