Part-Time MBA
Part-Time MBA
A Distinguished Degree on Your Terms
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.
Why get an MBA part time from Boston College?
Acquire the skills you need for the jobs you want.
The Boston College MBA is a degree you can take anywhere. So as jobs, companies, and even industries change, you're ready.
Study on your own schedule.
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.
Learn from leading minds.
Benefit from the same world-class faculty who teach in our full-time MBA as well as BC's highly ranked undergraduate business program.
Tap into our network.
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.
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At a Glance
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Watch: Is the Part-Time MBA Right for You?
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.
Part-Time MBA Curriculum (Effective Fall 2018)
Core Courses (30 Credits) |
Credits |
|---|---|
| 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.
Year 1
| Fall | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Year 2
| 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.
Year 1
| Fall | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|
| Economics | Accounting | Data Analytics 2: Data Management for Analytics |
| Managing People and Organizations | Data Analytics 1: Model Building* | Elective |
Year 2
| Fall | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Management | Marketing | Data Analytics 3: In Practice |
| Operations Management* | Strategic Management | Elective |
| Elective |
Year 3
| 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.
Year 1
| Fall | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|
| Economics | Accounting | Data Analytics 2: Data Management for Analytics |
| Managing People and Organizations | Data Analytics 1: Model Building* |
Year 2
| Fall | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Management |
Marketing | Elective |
| Operations Management* |
Elective |
Year 3
| Fall | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|
| Strategic Management |
Data Analytics 3: In Practice | Elective |
| Elective |
Elective |
Year 4
| Fall | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Focus on: Data Analytics
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.
Get the credit you deserve
Scholarships
High-achieving, high-potential students have access to merit-based scholarships, awarded at the time of admission. We also offer further consideration to candidates of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.
Advanced Standing Credit & Course Waivers
Waive credits through prior coursework and professional certifications, including CPA and CFA—saving you time and money.
GMAT/GRE Waivers
No GMAT/GRE? No Problem. Eligible candidates can request a GMAT/GRE waiver before applying to the part-time MBA program.
Your Future Network
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.
Part-Time MBA Profile
Class entering in Fall 2022
Undergraduate Majors
| Major | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Accounting | 2% |
| Business | 20% |
| Economics | 7% |
| Engineering | 6% |
| Finance | 16% |
| Humanities/Social Science | 16% |
| Math/Physical Science | 10% |
| Double Major | 11% |
| Other | 12% |
Academic & Professional Profile
| Metric | Data |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Diversity
| 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
Where do our graduates work?
Accenture
Bank of America
Bose
Boston Scientific
Capstone Partners
Charles River Associates
Dell EMC
Deloitte
Dimensional Fund Advisors
Ernst & Young
Fidelity Investments
Hasbro
Holden Advisors
John Hancock/Manulife
Johnson & Johnson
KPMG
Liberty Mutual
Lockheed Martin
Longfellow Investments
Needham & Company
New York Life
Ocean Spray Cranberries
Oxford Immunotec
Partners HealthCare
Pfizer
PwC
Raytheon
Reebok
Reputation Institute
Rockland Trust
Santander
Standard & Poor's
Staples
The Alexander Group
Thermo Fisher Scientific
UNUM
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FAQ
How can we help?
Are part-time MBA students eligible for tuition assistance from Boston College?
<p>Our practice is to evaluate every admitted part-time MBA candidate for advanced standing credit—a potential savings of time and tuition expense. Eligible candidates may qualify for a waiver of up to five MBA courses (for a maximum of 15 credits), based upon prior coursework and/or professional certifications (e.g. CPA, CFA). This translates to potential tuition savings of up to $29,010 (based on 2021-2022 tuition rates).</p>
<p>Part-time MBA students may also apply for federally-funded financial aid. Learn more by visiting the Office of Student Services website.<br />
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Can international students apply to part-time graduate programs?
<p>Boston College does not sponsor the F-1 student visa for part-time students. International students who wish to pursue their graduate degree on a part-time basis must be sponsored otherwise. If you require a student visa, then you are only eligible to apply to full-time programs.</p>
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Can part-time students enroll in the MBA STEM-designated track?
<p>No. The STEM-designated track is only available for Full-Time MBA students. </p>
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Can part-time students enroll in the MBA STEM-designated track?
<p>No. The STEM-designated track is only available for Full-Time MBA students. </p>
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How long does it take to complete the part-time MBA program?
<p>Typically, part-time students complete the program in three to four years.</p>
<p>Most students take two courses each semester. Students can also opt to take courses during two terms over the summer.</p>
<p>Classes are held Monday to Thursday, and meet once a week from 7 to 9:30 p.m. during the academic year, with a limited number meeting from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Summer courses meet twice a week from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.</p>
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Application Link & Deadlines
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Résumé or CV
To be uploaded to your online Application Form.
Transcripts
Please include transcripts from every college or university where you were enrolled in a degree-granting program.
Standardized Tests
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.
- GMAT school code: 44x-J5-96
- GRE school code: 3033
English Proficiency
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:
- TOEFL, iBT, and TOEFL iBT Home Edition: 100
- IELTS: 7.5
- PTE: 68
Letter of Recommendation
Recommendation from an individual who can provide an objective appraisal of your capacity for intensive graduate study and your potential for professional success.
Personal Essay
All applicants must submit a personal essay. Learn more about essay questions and tips on how to answer them.
Questions
Questions? We'd love to hear from you.
Email us, call us at 617-552-3920, or visit our Graduate Admission Blog.