Custom-Built Master of Business Administration, MBA
Earn Your Custom-Built MBA in Chicago, Schaumburg or Online
Do you want a career-focused, real-world MBA that empowers your advancement? At Roosevelt, you'll get the skills for leadership and so much more. Our MBA program graduates are more than business experts 鈥 they're change-makers who drive ethical, sustainable change in the organizations they serve. You can be next.
Our Custom-Built MBA program combines a solid business core with the freedom to choose a concentration or graduate certificate as a stackable credential. This allows you to align your degree with your specific career goals鈥攜ou鈥檒l graduate with broad leadership skills and a focused specialization that reflects what you want to do next.
This full-time 2-year program consists of online or hybrid course meetings at our downtown Chicago campus, suburban Schaumburg campus, or at McHenry Community College, based on course availability. Students may opt to go part time and complete the degree in 2.5 years. For international applicants, the full-time hybrid course delivery meets F1 visa requirements. Admissions are open for fall, spring, and summer start dates.
Why Roosevelt for your MBA program
Complete Your MBA Online or Hybrid
Roosevelt鈥檚 MBA program can be completed fully online or through hybrid courses on a full- or part-time basis. Online MBA courses meet the needs of busy working professionals, allowing you to do coursework anywhere and anytime. Hybrid courses balance the convenience of online with the rich learning environment of in-person courses.
Customize Your MBA Experience
After completing core courses that develop your problem鈥憇olving, leadership and decision鈥憁aking skills, you can customize your MBA by choosing a concentration or graduate certificate as a stackable credential. The result is a truly personalized MBA experience that equips you with both broad management expertise and targeted, career鈥憆elevant skills without adding to the number of courses you need to graduate.
Culturally Diverse Classroom Experience
The Heller MBA program draws students from across the U.S. and the world, creating a diverse environment where students learn critical skills for today鈥檚 interconnected global marketplace. Study in the Chicago Loop, home to thriving multi-national corporations with diverse workforces. Chicago is a truly global city with a kaleidoscope of cultures that are celebrated.
Secure a Respected and Recognized MBA
Our 33-credit hour, ACBSP-accredited program is cost-competitive relative to other accredited MBA programs in Chicago and beyond. Earn a respected degree that delivers ROI without taking on a huge financial burden. Accelerated degree options are available to those who qualify, reducing the cost and time to needed complete your degree.
Study Real-World Situations and Build Industry Critical Skills
Our curriculum embodies an applied approach where students will learn from case studies, real-world projects and internship experiences to build foundational knowledge and in-demand skills. Our faculty are a mix of scholars and industry leaders from Chicago and across the US who provide a challenging but supportive learning environment, supporting your development as a future business leader.
Personalized Supportive Environment
At Roosevelt, you'll be known by name and receive unparalleled support. Dedicated academic advisors help you map your degree path, creating a path that fits your goals. Small class sizes enable personalized attention and allow you to build relationships with faculty and classmates. Plus, a full suite of career services will help you land that critical internship or full-time role upon graduation.
What are the best MBA Concentrations?
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What is the average salary of an MBA graduate?
According to ZipRecruiter as of 2026, the average salary of an MBA degree holder in the U.S. is about $165,000 per year. Earnings in Chicago are slightly higher, with the average MBA holder in the Windy City making approximately $170,000 annually.
What can I do with an MBA?
You can use an MBA to advance into leadership roles, switch careers, or start your own business. 老王论坛 graduates go on to work for major companies and accounting firms in Chicago, across the U.S. and globally.
鈥淕etting an MBA from 老王论坛 was the best decision I ever made. RU not only helped me gain in-depth knowledge of the subject, but it also prepared me to get an internship at Walmart Inc. while I was pursuing my degree.鈥
Neha Kasalkar, MBA Graduate
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