Part-Time Professional MBA

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About the Part-Time Program 

About 80% of Loyola's MBA student body studies in the Professional 'Part-Time' program. This part-time track is ideal for experienced executives who have been working for a number of years and are interested in advancing their careers. Students can take as few as two courses per semester and still complete their degrees within two years. Students who are interested in earning an additional graduate degree at Loyola may apply for our dual-degree programs. 

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Application Deadlines and Requirements

The MBA program admits part-time students for the fall and spring semesters. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Application deadlines are below:

  • June 30
  • November 30
  • International: May 15 and October 15 

Applicants must submit the following:

  • Application form
  • ​$50 application fee (WAIVED)
  • Current résumé
  • Admissions essay (Statement of Purpose)
  • Two letters of recommendation from professional references
  • Official transcripts showing all college work attempted: undergraduate, graduate, and professional
  • OPTIONAL: official GMAT or GRE score report.  

International applicants must also provide:

  • ​A third-party evaluation of academic records (transcripts) is required for all applicants who attended or completed their bachelor's and/or master's degree outside of the United States. Loyola University’s MBA program accepts evaluations from the following agencies: 1) World Education Services (WES), 2) Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) or 3) Spantran. We require the course-by-course evaluation for either option. 
  • Must also provide an affidavit of support showing sufficient funds to finance their course of study and living expenses. 
  • Official TOEFLIELTS or Duolingo score report. More details on this requirement can be found here.

Please note that, for all applicants, scores and transcripts sent directly from the applicant are considered self-reported and unofficial. A complete application requires official documents. Please arrange for the testing agencies and institutions to send your official documents directly to us. Once all official documents are received and all admission requirements are met, your application will be sent to the program for review.

Profile of a Successful Applicant

A successful MBA applicant has demonstrated a foundation in business and a readiness for advanced studies through relevant work experience and/or undergraduate coursework. In general, strong candidates have completed some foundational coursework in both quantitative and analytical subjects, such as statistics, accounting, marketing, management, and/or finance. Oftentimes, candidates have also acquired professional experience in roles or industries that reflect a specific understanding of the business landscape, including work in management or leadership positions. Successful candidates can also communicate their career goals clearly and articulate how an MBA aligns with their objectives at this stage in their academic and professional development.

Tuition and Financial Aid 

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Dual-Degree Programs 

Loyola's MBA program offers three dual-degree options, in conjunction with our other graduate degree programs at the University. Students must apply and be admitted to these programs separately, but may benefit from credit-hour waivers when pursued simultaneously. Our dual-degree options are listed below. For information on these joint programs, contact us directly. 

  • JD/MBA (on-campus)
  • MBA/MPS (on-campus and online)
  • MBA/MCJ (on-campus and online)