

Whether you’re an experienced or emerging professional, our part-time MBA program allows you to earn an esteemed and broadly applicable degree at your own pace. Here, you’ll focus on acquiring quantitative and qualitative skills that are relevant across positions, companies, and sectors—and critical to thriving in today’s marketplace.
The Boston College MBA is a degree you can take anywhere. So as jobs, companies, and even industries change, you're ready.
Work at your own speed and in the format that's convenient for you—flexible evening start times (4:30 and 7:00 p.m.) and a number of online course offerings let you earn your MBA on your terms.
Benefit from the same world-class faculty who teach in our full-time MBA as well as BC's highly ranked undergraduate business program.
With over 190,000 alumni—including more than 9,700 BC MBA graduates—BC's career network is a direct connection to opportunities that will empower your professional success.
On average, students take two courses a semester and complete the program in three years.
Students must complete 19 courses, though qualified part-time MBA students may be eligible for course waivers.
Classes are predominantly in person, with some online class offerings every semester.
With more than 150 electives and a wide range of hands-on learning opportunities, you can tailor the curriculum to match your professional goals and interests. Watch our video to learn more.
In addition to course requirements, all Carroll School MBA students must complete 20 hours of community service in order to graduate from the program. Learn more about community service guidelines.
Core Courses (30 Credits) |
Credits |
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Economics |
3 |
Managing People & Organizations |
3 |
Accounting | 3 |
Managerial Statistics (online module; must be taken before DA1 and Operations Management) | 0 |
Data Analytics 1: Model Building** | 3 |
Data Analytics 2: Data Management for Analytics |
3 |
Marketing | 3 |
Financial Management | 3 |
Data Analytics 3: In Practice | 3 |
Operations Management** | 3 |
Strategic Management | 3 |
Elective Courses (27 Credits) |
|
9 Elective Courses | |
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | 57 |
• Please note: All students admitted prior to Fall 2018 will complete the curriculum they were admitted under. View part-time MBA degree requirements prior to Fall 2018.
• Part-time MBA students may be eligible to waive courses based upon prior coursework and/or professional certifications. View the course waiver policy.
• Graduate Students registering for 9 or more credit hours are required to comply with Massachusetts General Laws (the College Immunization Law). Failure to comply will result in a hold on your account and a potential fine. View graduate health and immunization forms.
**Students are required to complete a zero-credit online statistics module prior to enrolling in two courses: Data Analytics 1: Model Building and Operations Management, unless waived based on prior academic work.
Fall | Spring | Summer |
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Economics | Data Analytics 1: Model Building* | Financial Management |
Managing People and Organizations | Data Analytics 2: Data Management for Analytics |
Operations Management* |
Accounting | Elective | Elective |
Elective |
Fall | Spring | Summer |
---|---|---|
Marketing | Strategic Management | Elective |
Data Analytics 3: In Practice | Elective | Elective |
Elective | Elective | |
Elective |
*Students are required to complete a zero-credit online statistics module prior to enrolling in two courses: Data Analytics 1: Model Building and Operations Management, unless waived based on prior academic work.
Fall | Spring | Summer |
---|---|---|
Economics | Accounting | Data Analytics 2: Data Management for Analytics |
Managing People and Organizations | Data Analytics 1: Model Building* | Elective |
Fall | Spring | Summer |
---|---|---|
Financial Management | Marketing | Data Analytics 3: In Practice |
Operations Management* | Strategic Management | Elective |
Elective |
Fall | Spring | Summer |
---|---|---|
Elective | Elective | Elective |
Elective | Elective | Elective |
*Students are required to complete a zero-credit online statistics module prior to enrolling in two courses: Data Analytics 1: Model Building and Operations Management, unless waived based on prior academic work.
Fall | Spring | Summer |
---|---|---|
Economics | Accounting | Data Analytics 2: Data Management for Analytics |
Managing People and Organizations | Data Analytics 1: Model Building* |
Fall | Spring | Summer |
---|---|---|
Financial Management |
Marketing | Elective |
Operations Management* |
Elective |
Fall | Spring | Summer |
---|---|---|
Strategic Management |
Data Analytics 3: In Practice | Elective |
Elective |
Elective |
Fall | Spring | Summer |
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Elective |
Elective |
|
Elective |
Elective |
*Students are required to complete a zero-credit online statistics module prior to enrolling in two courses: Data Analytics 1: Model Building and Operations Management, unless waived based on prior academic work.
Today's business leaders must understand their organization’s data capabilities and know how to use the latest analytical tools to drive informed decisions. The BC MBA’s data analytics sequence equips all students to confidently approach data across job functions and industries.
Graduates of our part-time MBA program make their voices heard in a variety of sectors—from financial services to technology and beyond. Find out how their education helps them pursue their professional interests and confront today’s most pressing business challenges.
Major | Percentage |
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Accounting | 2% |
Business | 20% |
Economics | 7% |
Engineering | 6% |
Finance | 16% |
Humanities/Social Science | 16% |
Math/Physical Science | 10% |
Double Major | 11% |
Other | 12% |
Metric | Data |
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Class Size | 100 |
Average GMAT Score | 640 |
GMAT Range (middle 80%) | 624-680 |
Average GRE Score |
296 |
GRE Range (middle 80%) |
285-312 |
Average Undergraduate GPA | 3.31 |
Average Full-Time Work Experience |
4.6 years |
Work Experience Range (middle 80%) |
1–10 years |
Item | Metric |
---|---|
Women | 33% |
AHANA* | 19% |
Average Age | 28 |
Age Range | 21–49 |
*African-American, Hispanic, Asian, and Native American.
Note: All class profile information is accurate as of September 9, 2022
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Deadlines
For priority consideration, submit your application by the earliest date possible. Applications received after the last deadline are reviewed on a space-available basis.
Program Start Date | Apply By | Receive Decision By |
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January 2023 | October 11, 2022 | December 7, 2022 |
December 6, 2022 | December 21, 2022 | |
August 2023 | January 17, 2023 | March 22, 2023 |
April 4, 2023 | May 10, 2023 | |
July 11, 2023 | August 2, 2023 |
Attention Part-Time MBA Applicants: If you apply by July 11, we will waive your $100 application fee and guarantee you an admissions decision by August 2.
To request a fee waiver, please email us at bcmba@bc.edu when you are ready to submit your application.
To be uploaded to your online Application Form.
Please include transcripts from every college or university where you were enrolled in a degree-granting program.
GMAT or GRE scores from within the past five years. Qualified applicants to the part-time MBA program may be eligible to waive the GMAT/GRE requirement. Learn more and submit a GMAT/GRE waiver request before completing your application.
TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo scores from within the past two years (if required). Applicants who submit a language test must meet the following minimum scores:
Recommendation from an individual who can provide an objective appraisal of your capacity for intensive graduate study and your potential for professional success.
All applicants must submit a personal essay. Learn more about essay questions and tips on how to answer them.
Questions? We'd love to hear from you.
Email us, call us at 617-552-3920, or visit our Graduate Admission Blog.