Location
Northwestern University’s Evanston campus
Easy access to Chicago’s leading tech and business community
About the Program
Earn a joint degree from Northwestern's McCormick School of Engineering and Kellogg School of Management
The MBAi program is an AI-focused MBA degree designed to educate technically literate business leaders for the age of AI. Students develop the skills and experience needed to work effectively with the C-suite as well as ML engineers and data scientists. Graduates typically seek technical product manager or tech strategy roles at companies at the leading edge of industry.
Find your niche at the nexus of business and AI-driven technology
AI, data and technology have transformed most facets of business. Whether it is from health care to financial services, HR, supply chain, customer service or beyond, there isn't an industry or business function that hasn't been profoundly changed by technology in general - and AI in particular. But few MBA programs exist specifically to develop the leaders we need for this new environment.
Northwestern's MBAi program was developed in response to the growing demands of this modern marketplace. The curriculum is unique and jointly designed between leaders in Kellogg and McCormick. It is structured - along with the out-of-classroom experiences - to develop managers and directors who will need to be well-versed on the deeper analytical orientation and the software engineering foundations of work in AI.
"MBAi combines the heart and soul of business with the future that we all know is coming — artificial intelligence. AI is set to disrupt the world as we know it, and I want to prepare myself for that new world."
Raisul Chowdhury / MBAi '23
Quick Facts
The basics at-a-glance
Degree earned: Master of Business Administration (MBA), Artificial Intelligence
Timing
18-months, full-time starting in September with required summer internship.
Admissions
Application Deadlines
Round 1: September 11, 2024
Round 2: January 8, 2025
Round 3: April 2, 2025
Why Northwestern?
Unique Program Features
This fast-paced, fully integrated curriculum offers business courses designed with AI components and technology courses that emphasize organizational leadership. This unification distinguishes MBAi from other programs, which offer a siloed approach to subjects, teaching business and technology classes separately. The core focus of the program is to provide a cohesive end-to-end experience to a tight-knit group focused on one objective: create technically literate executives capable of leading AI-driven businesses.
Integrated Curriculum
Combine key strengths from two of Northwestern's schools: McCormick School of Engineering and Kellogg School of Management. Many of the core MBA and Technical courses were designed specifically for MBAi and are exclusive to MBAi students.
One-of-a-kind Experience
In the final, semester-long capstone project course, MBAi students collaborate with students from Northwestern Engineering's MS in Artificial Intelligence program along with an industry partner to work together in solving a client's present-day problem. Exposure to working with students from a technical vs. business background benefits both programs' students as the exposure to differing thought processes prepares them for effectively working across teams.
Practical Application
The emphasis on practical application is emphasized throughout the program. Additionally, students complete a full-time internship during the summer quarter, followed by an industry capstone project at the end of the program.
Ready to Dive Deeper?
Request a program guide, speak with our admissions team, and apply.