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A reimagined education.
A sharp focus on you and your career.
Our MBA program has evolved to provide you with a transformational learning experience that develops the leadership skills you need to face the business challenges of tomorrow. Through hands-on learning, we’ll challenge your business perspectives. You’ll see that we don’t just talk about networking—we help build your network. And we don’t just expose you to the theories of business thought leaders, we connect you with them. Here, it’s our business to build your future.
Why choose the DePaul MBA:
Choose one or more of our 8 specializations.
Our strong alumni network has over
128,150 members in the Chicago area.
Learn from thought-leaders, experienced practitioners and consultants. Solve real business challenges.
Tap into world-class employers and entrepreneurs in the heart of the business district.
What you will learn:
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The analytical skills to make data-driven decisions and communicate them effectively.
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The ability to define, develop and drive strategies that will allow businesses to excel through times of transformation.
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The confidence and agility to adapt to the ever-evolving advancements in business technology.
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The social and emotional skills to drive motivated teams, become a more ethical leader and commit to making a positive impact on your organization, employees and society.
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MBA formats
Take the fast track with the Full-Time MBA program.
Transform your passion into purpose. Gain the knowledge and skills you need to become a leader in your field — and make the connections that will make that happen. Join a thriving community of fellow innovators for transformative experiences inside and outside the classroom, including a hands-on, international experience designed specifically for MBA students.
- Who: Early career professionals and career changers
- Format: In person on DePaul's Loop campus
- Program Length: 52 credit hours over a little more than a year (about 15 months)
Level up your career with a program that fits your life.
Make connections to Chicago leaders and apply what you learn to real-world settings — in the classroom and in your professional life. Every course integrates connections to Chicago companies, ensuring that your network grows each quarter. You’ll get the connections and experience you need to embark on the next stage of your career journey — whether that means leveling up or striking out in a new direction.
- Who: Professionals with 3+ years of experience
- Format: Online-hybrid classes combine 90 minutes of live learning with your professor and classmates each week with on-demand learning materials to engage at your own pace.
- Program Length: 52 credit hours over a little less than two years (about 21 months)
MBA Specializations
Meet some of our alumni
As Partner and Development Manager at Current Water, George implements sustainable solutions to improve Chicago’s waterways.
“DePaul gave me great practical experience. I got to help businesses in Chicago address their needs as part of my MBA coursework.”
George, MBA
As CEO of First Women’s Bank, Marianne is leading the launch of Illinois’ first commercial bank in years.
“DePaul expanded my perspective, my skill set, but perhaps most importantly, my network—a network I continue to leverage and grow today.”
Marianne, MBA
Read the Kellstadt Blog
Read articles from the DePaul MBA community.
Five insights on building a network in a new country from Weam Abdalla ('25)
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Four takeaways on making a career pivot from Nick O'Brien ('21)
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Five reasons to choose Kellstadt from Noelle Rotte ('25)
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Meet some of our faculty
Assistant Professor James Mourey’s classes focus on consumer behavior, including how intuition, gut feelings and nonconscious processes influence choices. He brings his love for improv into his teaching to create dynamic exercises and demonstrate theories like
“selling is about engaging someone’s heart as much as their minds.”
Assistant Professor Sina Ansari’s recent research explored the patient experience in emergency rooms, where excessive wait times are common. He created a statistical learning model for use in accurately communicating delays to patients, which improved their waiting room experience and self-reported satisfaction.
Associate Professor Jaclyn Jensen teaches courses that foster business acumen, ethical leadership and critical thinking. In the classroom, she leverages her extensive network to facilitate opportunities for her students to build connections with industry leaders.
MBA specializations
DePaul offers a wide variety of specializations for your MBA, including the option to customize your degree to your specific interests and career goals. Or, you can choose to pursue multiple specializations.
This philosophy of flexibility continues after you earn your MBA. As a DePaul alum, you'll have the option to return as a non-degree seeking student to build your academic credentials with additional specializations, simply by taking the additional courses required.
Learn the theories and concepts, technical knowledge, and practical skills, tools and methodologies you'll need as an accountant or a manager making accounting decisions.
Accountancy
Learn to successfully use data to inform real-world solutions for businesses of all sizes in a wide range of industries.
Choose this specialization in order for the MBA to qualify as a STEM-designated program.
Business Analytics
Enhance your ability to clearly define objectives, diagnose strategic positions, and develop and evaluate strategic options to deepen your business decision-making skills.
Business Strategy & Decision Making
Combine core MBA courses with a custom mix of electives—from Kellstadt or other approved DePaul courses—to develop a precise skill set based on career goals.
Custom
Choose this nationally ranked program to develop the knowledge you'll need to start and run your own business or manage innovative processes at an established firm.
Entrepreneurship
Select a specific area of finance and real estate. Or, take a more general approach to gain real-world skills, knowledge and industry insights for navigating today's global finance landscape.
Finance and Real Estate
Human Resources or Supply Chain focus
Learn to successfully organize, lead and direct others in the workplace. After fulfilling core MBA requirements, choose from a wide variety of courses to tailor your degree.
Management
Develop the skills necessary to manage brands, launch innovative new products, and identify growth opportunities. Craft and execute marketing strategies that connect companies and customers in win-win, value-generating exchanges. Learn to lead marketing teams and leverage technology to achieve these goals effectively and efficiently.
Marketing
International Students
International students who are interested in DePaul's MBA program:
Please apply only for the full time MBA program, starting in the fall academic quarter.
Specialize in Business Analytics for the MBA to qualify as a STEM-designated program.
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