MBAi (MBA) at Northwestern University

Programme overview

The MBAi is a joint Kellogg and McCormick programme integrating business courses with AI and technology courses. It runs five quarters from a September start and includes a full-time summer internship and a client capstone project.

Faculty: Kellogg School of Management | Department: Kellogg / McCormick joint programme | Duration: 5 quarters (September start, completion the following March) | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time | Location: Evanston, IL, United States

What you will study

Courses include machine learning, computational thinking for business, fintech, introduction to the frontiers of science and technology, and data science and AI as drivers of innovation. A quarter-long capstone is completed for a real client with MS in Artificial Intelligence students and an industry partner.

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Application information

Entry requirements

MBAi candidates typically combine two to six years of work experience, technical work experience (e.g. product owner, project manager, data scientist, software engineer, R&D associate) and an undergraduate STEM degree or major. General Full-Time MBA application requirements (Kellogg): bachelor's or equivalent degree from an accredited institution by matriculation; GMAT or GRE score from a single sitting, no preferred test and no minimum score, scores valid five years; international candidates submit TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English Test; written essay (550 words maximum) and video essay; two recommendation letters; virtual interview by invitation; at least two years of full-time work experience strongly recommended; $250 application fee. Deadlines 2026-27: Round 1 Sept. 9, 2026; Round 2 Jan. 6, 2027; Round 3 March 31, 2027.

Requirements published at program group level.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications for 2026-27 open September 15, 2026; deadlines vary by programme. The Graduate School application fee is $95 and nonrefundable, paid by credit or debit card.

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