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    Weekend Master of Business Administration (MBA)

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    Chicago, USMBAIn-person3 years
    STEM-OPT
    $174,700.00
    Tuition
    over 36mo
    170
    Cohort
    students
    2000
    Credits
    $175.00
    App fee

    Weekend Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of Chicago is a 2000-credit, 3-year, in-person MBA program based in Chicago, US. Tuition is $174,700 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    Part-time MBA program with flexible curriculum covering business fundamentals including accounting, economics, psychology, sociology, and statistics, offered over 2.5-3 years on average with options for 16 concentrations.

    Focus: coursework
    15 (QS Global MBA Rankings 2025) | #1 Part-time MBA (US News)
    Part-time option

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    After the program

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    12 months OPT + 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $163,000.00
    Avg starting salary
    $35,000.00
    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 Weekend Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of Chicago cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Weekend Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of Chicago is $174,700 across 2000 required credits.
    Is Weekend Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of Chicago online or in-person?
    Weekend Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of Chicago is offered in-person.
    How long does Weekend Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of Chicago take to complete?
    Weekend Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of Chicago is structured around 3 years and 2000 credits.
    Is Weekend Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of Chicago STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Weekend 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 large is the Weekend Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of Chicago cohort?
    Weekend Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of Chicago typically enrolls around 170 students per cohort.