ABOUT NIU
Why get your MBA
or EMBA with NIU?
Our one-year evening MBA and weekend Executive MBA programs are conveniently located in Chicago, Schaumburg or Naperville.
Re imagine your future. Get your MBA or EMBA from AACSB-accredited Northern Illinois University with convenient times to match your busy work schedule.
Chicago One-Year MBA
This enhanced learning, in-person, AACSB-accredited evening program is a fast-paced leadership development and career-growth degree completed in just 12 months. Our Chicago campus is embedded in MATTER, the global healthcare incubator and innovation hub located in THE MART. Classes are Tuesday and Thursday evenings, and are offered in a hybrid format combining live, synchronous online sessions and in-person learning. Affordable tuition includes all course materials, nine-day international immersion trip, personalized professional development plan, refreshment breaks on class days and our unique concierge services. Scholarships are available.
Schaumburg One-Year MBA
Our Schaumburg program, located on the Motorola Solutions campus, offers Monday and Thursday evening, AACSB-accredited classes. This enhanced learning, in-person evening program is a fast-paced leadership development and career-growth degree completed in just 12 months. Affordable tuition includes all course materials, nine-day international immersion trip, personalized professional development plan, refreshment breaks on class days and our unique concierge services. Scholarships are available.
Executive MBA
This rigorous, in-person weekend program builds on the base of your managerial experience to help you advance to your highest level of executive leadership. Held on our Naperville campus, this is an every-other-weekend, AACSB-accredited 16-month program. Affordable tuition includes all course materials, team-building residency, career coaching, 10-day international immersion trip, laptop, concierge services, and breakfast and lunch catered by our in-house executive chef. Scholarships are available.
DeKalb Global MBA Program
This strategic-learning, in-person, full-time course load program is a real-world, global-issue master’s degree completed in just 12 months. On our DeKalb campus, these are Monday through Friday daytime classes. Study abroad options are available through our partner university in Rome.
Fully Online MBA
This innovative, AACSB-accredited online degree program can be completed in 16 months full time or completed part time with a flexible schedule. Complete multiple stages of learning through integrative, interdisciplinary and innovative course work. Classes are recorded so students can view them on their own time.
NIU MBA Program Benefits
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Why Our In-person MBA Program?
- Networking opportunities.
- Hands-on learning.
- Access to resources.
- Leadership and career development.
- Sense of community.
Enrolling in Our In-person MBA Program Offers Amazing Hands-on Benefits.
Networking Opportunities
Our one-year, in-person MBA program provides you with the opportunity to connect with classmates, professors and industry professionals in a business and classroom setting. This leads to valuable connections and professional opportunities beyond the classroom.
Hands-on Learning
Our one-year, in-person MBA program includes case studies, group projects and other hands-on learning experiences that help you apply the concepts you’re learning in the classroom to real-world business.
Access to Resources
Our one-year, in-person MBA program offers custom concierge access to resources including career services, research centers, global business partners and guest speakers.
Personal Development
Our in-person MBA experience is a personal growth journey. You’ll learn to work effectively in teams, communicate effectively, and manage time and resources, as well as valuable business skills with real-world applications and career advancement opportunities.
Sense of Community
Being physically present in our one-year MBA program fosters a sense of community and belonging and creates lifelong business friendships. You’ll get to experience time with a diverse group of current and alumni students along with networking with over 300 top Chicago area companies.
MBA at Northern Illinois University
Why NIU MBA?
We offer a blend of high-quality instruction and collaborative, hands-on learning opportunities. Our dedicated faculty and staff keep your success at the heart of everything we do. We also have deep connections with over 300 firms in Chicago and the suburbs, including Fortune companies and entrepreneurial startups. These benefits combine with our strong alumni network to help you reach your academic and professional goals.