Northern Illinois University - College of Business | MBA Programs  

Northern Illinois University - College of Business


1425 West Lincoln Highway
DeKalb, IL 60115-2828

Accreditations

AACSB



MBA Programs

Global MBA

1-year, full-time program

 Dekalb, Illinois, US; Rome (optional)

The Global MBA provides an opportunity to earn two master's degrees in one year. In addition to the MBA from NIU, students have the option of earning a master's degree in international management from Sapienza University. Students who pursue the double degree program spend two three-week sessions in Rome, Italy.


Courses are taught in English.

Application fee$60
Application Checklist
  • Complete the Graduate School application
  • Statement of purpose
  • Official transcript from each college or university from which you graduated
  • TOEFL is required for international students only

Evening MBA

Part-time program

 Hoffman Estates, Naperville

Classes meet Monday through Thursday evenings in Hoffman Estates and Naperville.

DurationThe average completion time for the MBA program is three years. A student with an undergraduate degree in business may complete the Evening MBA in less than 18 months.
IntakeSpring, Summer, Fall
Application fee$60
Admission Requirements
  • GMAT score
  • Goals Statement
  • Two Letters of Recommendation
  • Transcripts from your associate, baccalaureate, and any higher degree
  • TOEFL score for applicants whose native language is not English
Application Checklist
  • Transcripts from your associate, baccalaureate and any higher degree
  • Resume
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Submit a TOEFL score if your native language is not English

Twelve-Month MBA

Part-time program

 Hoffman Estates

The program features a cohort class structure that offers a lock-step, planned curriculum. Classes meet on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.

IntakeSeptember
Application fee$60
Admission Requirements
  • A minimum of three to five years of successful business experience is preferred
  • Baccalaureate degree with a grade point average of at least 2.75 (on a 4.00 scale) is preferred
Application Checklist
  • Sponsorship agreement form signed by your supervisor
  • Official college transcript from the college or university from which you graduated
  • Supplemental information form
  • A statement of purpose
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Graduate School application

Executive MBA

Executive MBA program

 Naperville

The program admits students once a year. Classes meet on Saturday for four semesters.

IntakeFall
Application fee$40
Admission Requirements
  • A minimum of five years of successful professional experience is required
Application Checklist
  • Supplemental information formTwo letters of recommendation
  • Statement of purpose
  • Official transcript from each college or university from which you graduated
  • Sponsorhip from your employer

JD/MBA

Dual program

 Naperville

The NIU College of Law and the NIU College of Business offer a simultaneous enrollment option, which permits students to earn both J.D. and MBA degrees.

Admission Requirements
  • Students must be separately admitted to both the MBA and J.D. programs.

Global MBA

Dual program

 Dekalb, Illinois, US; Rome (optional)

The Global MBA provides an opportunity to earn two master's degrees in one year. In addition to the MBA from NIU, students have the option of earning a master's degree in international management from Sapienza University. Students who pursue the double degree program spend two three-week sessions in Rome, Italy.


Courses are taught in English.

Application fee$60
Application Checklist
  • Complete the Graduate School application
  • Statement of purpose
  • Official transcript from each college or university from which you graduated
  • TOEFL is required for international students only