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  • Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University

School Overview

The Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern University) was founded in 1908 and is located in Evanston, Illinois, downtown Chicago, Illinois and Miami, Florida. The school has historically been ranked as one of the top business institutions in the world by Business Week, U.S. News & World Report, Financial Times, The Economist, etc. The Kellogg School, one of the original members of the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business, played a key role in setting up the GMAT. About one-third of the incoming class at Kellogg is made up of International students.

The school known for its innovative business curriculum, offers MBA Programs that are Full-time, One-year Accelerated, Part-time, and Executive, as well as partnering MBA programs with schools in China, India, Hong Kong, Israel, Germany, Canada, and Thailand. Kellogg was one of the first business schools to introduce executive education which later established as Executive MBA Programs. All of Kellogg's professors teach as well as conduct research. Alumni from the Kellogg school hold leadership positions in commercial, nonprofit, public, government and academic institutions around the world. Some of the Kellogg School's most well-known scholars and professors, past and present, are: Philip Kotler, Roger Myerson, Arthur Andersen, Mohan Sawhney, Marvin Manheim, William A. Patterson, etc.

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Full-Time MBA Program One-year MBA Program (Accelerated MBA) Part-Time MBA Program (Evenings and Saturdays) for Full-Time Working Professionals Executive MBA Program
Rankings BW 2010: 4
FT 2011: 21
U.S. News 2011: 4
Economist 2010: 16		 BW 2010: 1
FT 2011: 20
U.S. News 2011: 3
Duration 22 months 12 months 30-36 months 24 months
Deadlines Application Part 1:
Sept 22, 2011
Dec 14, 2011
Mar 22, 2012
Application Part 2:
Oct 18, 2011
Jan 10, 2012
Apr 05, 2012		 Application Part 1:
Sept 22, 2011
Dec 14, 2011
Mar 22, 2012
Application Part 2:
Oct 18, 2011
Jan 10, 2011
Apr 05, 2012		 Evening Fall Quarter 2011: Jun 10 2010, Jul 15 2011.
Evening Winter Quarter 2012: Sep 9 2011, Oct 14 2011
Evening Spring Quarter 2012: Dec 9 2011, Jan 13 2012
Evening Summer Quarter 2012: Mar 9 2012, Apr 13 2012
Evening Fall Quarter 2012: Jun 8 2012, Jul 20 2012
Saturday Program 2012: Mar 16 2012, Apr 20 2012.		 Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and decisions notified within 30 days of receipt of the completed application.
Average GMAT score 714 714 600+ Required for international applicants.
Average GPA No minimum GPA required. No minimum GPA required. Above 3.0 (No minimum GPA required) No minimum GPA required.
Minimum years of education 15 15 15 15
TOEFL/IELTS requirement Required for international applicants. Required for international applicants. Not required. Required for international applicants.
Avg Professional Work Exp. 3-7 years (Minimum 2 yrs. of work experience recommended) 3-7 years (Minimum 2 yrs. of work experience recommended) 6.6 years (Solid foundation of work experience recommended) 12-15 years (Minimum 8 or more years of work experience required)

Class Profiles

Full-Time MBA Program One-year MBA Program (Accelerated MBA) Part-Time MBA Program (Evenings and Saturdays) for Full-Time Working Professionals Executive MBA Program
Class Size 530 82 1100 (For both Evening and Saturday programs)
Average Age of a Student 25-31 years 25-31 years 29-30 years 38 years
Female Students 31% 31% 35% 23%
International Students 33% 33% 17% 29%
International Faculty 44% 44% 44% 44%
Classes commence from September June Evening (Mon-Thurs) Program: Students may start classes in any quarter.
Saturday Program: June		 September in Evanston, Twice Monthly: every week from Fri-Sun.
January in Evanston, Twice Monthly: every week from Fri-Sat.
January in Miami, Monthly: once a month from Thurs noon-Sunday noon.
September in Miami, Monthly: once a month from Thurs noon-Sunday noon.

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Admissions Process

Full-Time MBA Program One-year MBA Program (Accelerated MBA) Part-Time MBA Program (Evenings and Saturdays) for Full-Time Working Professionals Executive MBA Program
Recommendations 2 Letters of Reference required:
1 preferably from a current supervisor.
2nd one may come from another supervisor or colleague at work.		 2 Letters of Reference required:
1 preferably from a current supervisor.
2nd one may come from another supervisor or colleague at work.		 2 Letters of Reference required:
1 preferably from a current supervisor.
2nd one may come from another supervisor or colleague at work. 		2 Letters of Reference required:
1 preferably from a current supervisor.
2nd one may come from another supervisor or colleague at work.
Also, a Letter of Endorsement from applicant's organization on the official letterhead, signed by management, indicating that the necessary time will be provided for attending the program and also the level and amount of sponsorship.
Transcripts Unofficial transcripts (scanned or uploaded electronic version only) from all post-secondary educational institutions from which applicants have earned a degree.
Official transcripts to be produced only after admission when notified.		 Unofficial transcripts (scanned or uploaded electronic version only) from all post-secondary educational institutions from which applicants have earned a degree.
Official transcripts to be produced only after admission when notified.		 Official transcripts from all post-secondary educational institutions from which applicants have earned a degree. Official transcripts (including transcript evaluation for international transcripts) from all post-secondary educational institutions from which applicants have earned a degree.

Expenses

Full-Time MBA Program One-year MBA Program (Accelerated MBA) Part-Time MBA Program (Evenings and Saturdays) for Full-Time Working Professionals Executive MBA Program
Tuitions and Fees $118,100 (as of fall 2011) $77,800 (as of 2011) Tuition (each one unit course): $5,332
Tuition (for a half unit course): $2,666 		$159,900 (includes housing and meals during Live-In weeks, weekly lunches, and all books and supplies. Tuition also covers housing and most meals for class weekends.)
Estimated Monthly Living Expenses $2,000 $2,500
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