KELLSTADT GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS DEGREE OPTIONS
Applicants must choose one of the following degree programs. Admission to one program does not necessarily guarantee admission to another program. All programs must be completed in no more than six years.
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
The MBA has long been recognized as the standard comprehensive, broad-based graduate degree in business. DePaul's programs are designed so that classroom and work-related learning work together to broaden and deepen each student's understanding of the complex issues faced by today's business decision makers. By completing required foundation and core courses, students will attain a high level of knowledge in all of the business disciplines. Beyond the required courses, each student will complete a sequence of elective courses, the focus of which will depend on the specific program in which the student is enrolled.
Currently, we offer the MBA in the following concentrations: Applied Economics, Behavioral Finance, Brand Management, Customer Relationship Management, E-Business, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Management and Control, General Business, Health Sector Management, Human Resource Management, Integrated Marketing Communications, International Business, Leadership/Change Management, Management Accounting, Management Information Systems, Managerial Finance, Marketing Management, Marketing Research and Analysis, Marketing Strategy and Planning, New Product Management, Operations Management, Real Estate Finance and Investment, Sales Leadership and Strategy, Execution, and Valuation.
Part-time Program
Students may complete their MBA on a part-time basis by taking morning, evening, or weekend classes. A prospective student may apply to begin the program at the start of any quarter. If admitted, the Admissions Committee will evaluate the student's transcripts to determine if any waivers or substitutions may be taken in place of foundation courses based on prior academic work. The degree is awarded after the student has successfully completed all required and elective courses. Each student must also submit a completed "Graduation Application" form at least one quarter before coursework is to be finished. Although the amount of time varies, in order to effectively respond to academic, personal, and career obligations, a student will generally complete the program in two to three years.
Full-time Program
Students wishing to obtain the MBA on a full-time basis may choose to join the Evening Program or the Day Program. Admission to the Day MBA program is limited to the Autumn Quarter. Day MBA students take all of their required courses as a cohort group and can then select from any of the MBA concentrations that are offered by the Kellstadt Graduate School of Business. Elective and/or concentration courses are taken by all Day MBA students at their own pace.
Evening program students complete the entire program at their own pace and do not join a cohort.
J.D./M.B.A.
This program requires that prospective students apply separately to the DePaul University College of Law J.D. program and to the Part-time MBA program. Once admitted, a student must first complete one full year of legal studies with a high level of academic achievement, and then petition for acceptance into the combined program before beginning MBA coursework. Prior acceptance into the College of Law and the Graduate School of Business does not guarantee acceptance into the combined program.
Other Degree Programs
Master of Accountancy (M.Acc.)
A prospective student may apply to begin this program at the start of any quarter. The M.Acc. is an evening graduate program in Accountancy for applicants who have completed an undergraduate major in Accounting. Applicants are expected to have demonstrated high academic achievement in their undergraduate accounting studies. The M.Acc. courses are offered primarily in the evening at the Loop campus.
Master of Science in Accountancy (M.S.A.)
A prospective student may apply to begin this program at the start of any quarter. The M.S.A. is an evening graduate program in Accountancy for students with little or no background in accounting. It provides a formal integrated sequence of courses emphasizing intensive study of topics relevant to the work of a professional accountant, including the competence required for successful preparation for the CPA examination. The M.S.A. courses are offered primarily in the evening at the Loop campus.
Master of Science in Business Information Technology (M.S. in B.I.T.)
A prospective student may apply to begin this program at the start of any quarter. A graduate program offered jointly by the Kellstadt Graduate School of Business and the graduate division of the College of Computing and Digital Media. This joint program is more technical than the MBA and requires knowledge of several programming languages. Most of the M.S. in B.I.T. courses are available only in the evening at the Loop campus.
Master of Science in Computational Finance
A prospective student may apply to begin this program at the start of any quarter. The Master of Science in Computational Finance is a joint degree between the College of Computing and Digital Media (CDM) and the Kellstadt Graduate School of Business (KGSB).
The objective of this program is to offer students the opportunity to acquire both the ability to understand existing financial models in a quantitative and mathematical way, and the ability to implement these models in the form of computer programs. This program differs from a regular MS in Finance because of a stronger mathematical component and the addition of an intensive computational component. The program aims to produce graduates with the required qualifications to become "quantitative financial analysts". The Computational Finance graduates will be able to apply these quantitative tools to solve complex problems in the areas of portfolio management, risk management, and financial engineering.
Master of Science in E-Business
A prospective student may apply to begin this program at the start of any quarter. It is an evening graduate program focused primarily on investigating electronic business from a business perspective rather than a technological perspective. The courses are offered primarily in the evening at the Loop campus.
Master of Science in Finance (M.S.F.)
A prospective student may apply to begin this program at the start of any quarter. The M.S.F. is a graduate program for intensive study in finance which requires strong analytic skills. The curriculum is offered primarily as an evening program in the Loop campus.
Master of Science in Human Resources (M.S.H.R.)
A prospective student may apply to begin this program at the start of any quarter. The M.S.H.R. is a graduate program requiring courses in core HR functions, electives in general business areas, and HR electives. Courses are offered primarily in the evening at the Loop campus.
Master of Science in Marketing Analysis (M.S.M.A.)
A prospective student may apply to begin this program at the start of any quarter. The M.S.M.A. is a graduate program that offers a unique combination of marketing, statistics and information systems courses. The M.S. in Marketing Analysis program brings emerging technology and marketing concepts and applications together to meet the needs of the marketing professional. Courses are offered in the evening at the Loop campus.
Master of Science in Real Estate (M.S.R.E)
A prospective student may apply to begin this program at the start of any quarter. Our new Master of Science in Real Estate (MSRE) Program is a professional degree built on a robust tradition of finance and real estate course offerings that incorporates classes across colleges and disciplines, including marketing, law, public policy, geography and economics.
Master of Science in Taxation (M.S.T.)
The M.S.T. is an evening graduate program for intensive study of taxation accounting. Some prerequisite courses may be required for students lacking sufficient background in the field. Courses are offered in the evening at the Loop campus.
Kellstadt Graduate School of Business Office
Necessary supporting documents and application fees should be sent to the address below. Be sure the applicant's name, social security number and program being applied to are noted.
Kellstadt Graduate School of Business
DePaul University
1 East Jackson Blvd., Suite 7900
Chicago, Illinois 60604-9983
For More Information
Contact the DePaul University Kellstadt Graduate School of Business:
1. On-line: Complete the Contact Us form
2. E-mail: Send an e-mail message to kgsb@depaul.edu.
3. Call: Kellstadt at 312-362-8810 or toll free 1-800-4DEPAUL (outside Illinois).
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