at what point
do you realize your
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THE KELLOGG PART-TIME MBA PROGRAM
IS A CAREER-DEFINING EXPERIENCE.
DEFINE YOUR FUTURE NOW.
Kellogg’s Part-Time MBA Program is the most flexible degree program of its kind. We offer evening and Saturday schedules, a traditional pace and an accelerated one, a broad range of majors and a flexible course load. You can tailor the Part-Time MBA Program to fit your goals and open up opportunities you may never have considered.
At Kellogg, you will learn the science of management and the art of leadership. You will explore the latest business theory with leading thinkers in the field and overcome the challenges of putting theory into practice. You will develop the analytical skills and social acumen to inspire and influence others. Kellogg is a wonderful springboard for your career, but it‘s our culture — our collaborative spirit — that really sets us apart. It is one reason our graduates have been strengthening organizations and communities for more than 100 years. It is how we inspire our students to manage and lead with confidence and
conviction. It is what we mean when we say, “Think bravely.”
THIS IS THE POINT OF A KELLOGG EDUCATION.
3.52
AVERAGE GPA
13%
BORN OUTSIDE THE U.S.6.1
AVERAGE YEARS OF WORK EXPERIENCE34%
WOMEN28.4
AVERAGE AGETHE KELLOGG PART-TIME MBA PROGRAM ATTRACTS
STUDENTS FROM ALL AREAS OF BUSINESS, NUMEROUS
INDUSTRIES AND A BROAD ARRAY OF CULTURAL
BACKGROUNDS.
3 AVERAGE AGE INDUSTRIES REPRESENTED ENTREPRENEURSHIP/VENTURE CAPITAL MEDIA LAW EDUCATION RETAIL and others
FINANCE/ACCOUNTING
24
%
CONSUMER PACKAGED GOODS/MANUFACTURING
17
%
CONSULTING
10
%
HEALTHCARE
5
%
MARKETING/ADVERTISING
5
%
PHARMACEUTICALS/BIOTECHNOLOGY
5
%
ENERGY/UTILITIES
4
%
REAL ESTATE/CONSTRUCTION
4
%
ENGINEERING
3
%
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
3
%
NONPROFIT
3
%
GOVERNMENT/MILITARY
2
%
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
2
%
OTHER
16
%
The Kellogg Part-Time MBA Program offers two flexible schedules. Choose the one that best fits your career and personal life.
If you live or work in the Chicago area, including parts of Wisconsin or Indiana, evening courses may fit your schedule perfectly. If you live outside the Chicago area or live nearby but must travel during the week for work, Saturday classes could be right for you.
You choose the program that fits you best: your needs, your talents, your plans for the future. With either choice, you’re guaranteed an unparalleled education taught by our world-renowned faculty, enriched by the lasting relationships you’ll develop and grounded in the distinctive, collaborative Kellogg culture.
CHOOSE YOUR SCHEDULE
PROGRAM BEGINS: Quarterly (Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer)
COURSES PER QUARTER:
Up to threeWHERE:
Primarily at Northwestern University’s downtown Chicago campus, but some classes meet on the Evanston campusWHEN:
Classes meet once a week, Monday–Thursday Chicago campus: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Evanston campus: 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.MAJORS:
Choice of all Kellogg majors (see chart, page 17)FLEXIBILITY:
If location and schedule permit, Evening Programstudents may take Saturday classes. Evening Program students also may take quarters off from school.
CORE CURRICULUM:
Required (see chart, page 17)DEGREE ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM
IN THE TWO ACADEMIC YEARS FOLLOWING YOUR GRADUATION,
KELLOGG INVITES YOU TO TAKE UP TO SIX ADDITIONAL MBA
PROGRAM COURSES FREE OF CHARGE. WHETHER YOU WANT
TO EXPLORE A NEW INTEREST, ENHANCE YOUR SKILLS OR
STIMULATE YOUR INTELLECT, OUR DEGREE ENHANCEMENT
PROGRAM IS A GREAT WAY TO EXPAND YOUR KELLOGG
EXPERIENCE.
PROGRAM BEGINS: Summer quarter (June)
COURSES PER QUARTER:
Up to threeWHERE:
Northwestern University’s downtown Chicago campusWHEN:
Depending on the course, either 9:00 a.m. to noon or1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
MAJORS:
Choice of Kellogg’s three most popular majors: Finance, Management & Strategy, and Marketing. Students may also add electives in other areas of study.FLEXIBILITY:
If location and schedule permit, Saturday Program students may take evening classes. Saturday Program students may also take quarters off from school.CORE CURRICULUM:
Required (see chart, page 17)The Saturday Program is typically completed in 2.5 years. Students enroll in a predetermined sequence of core courses and choose electives based on majors and areas of interest.
CHOOSE YOUR PACE
COURSES REQUIRED PRIOR TO ENROLLMENT:
At least five of the following courses within the past 10 years: Accounting, Finance, Economics, Marketing, Operations, Statistics
FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE:
Choose between the Saturday and Evening ProgramsTIME TO FINISH:
1.25 to 4 years — you set the paceCREDITS TO GRADUATE:
15.5COURSES PER QUARTER:
1 to 3 courses per quarterMATRICULATION:
Every quarterFLEXIBLE SCHEDULE:
Choose between the Saturday and Evening ProgramsTIME TO FINISH:
2 to 5 years — you set the paceCREDITS TO GRADUATE:
20.5COURSES PER QUARTER:
1 to 3 courses per quarterMATRICULATION:
Evening Traditional: Every quarterSaturday Traditional: Summer only
GMAT OR GRE REQUIRED:
YesWith the Part-Time MBA Program’s flexible structure, you can complete your MBA at your own pace.
Our Accelerated Option lets qualified students graduate in just over a year or up to four. Traditional students can take two to five years, depending on the pace they set for themselves.,
OUR ACCELERATED OPTION WILL MEET YOU WHERE YOU ARE
AND TAKE YOU WHERE YOU WANT TO GO — FASTER.
This option is an ideal fit for students who have completed requisite
coursework and wish to dive into advanced electives right away.
Students who fulfill the requirements need fewer credits to
graduate and can finish in just over a year. Just like their traditional
counterparts, accelerated students may choose a saturday or
evening schedule and take up to three courses per quarter.
VISIT
KELLOGG.NORTHWESTERN.EDU/PT-ACCELERATED
TO LEARN MORE.
PROFESSIONAL
ADVANCEMENT AT AN
ACCELERATED PACE
An MBA has always been a big personal goal. Taking a year or two off to study sounded attractive, but from a career perspective, a part-time program made the most sense for me.
I work for a great company. I like what I do. What I really wanted was the higher-level knowledge and skills I need to advance in the career I already have. The Kellogg Part-Time Accelerated Option was incredibly attractive. It
doesn’t force you to fit into an ironclad MBA model. I already had a strong undergraduate foundation in the core disciplines, and in my job I hone those
skills daily. The Accelerated Option lets me dive deeper into electives in
the areas where I need more development. The Saturday classes make commuting from Dallas a workable option.
Kellogg’s emphasis on collaboration and teamwork also plays directly into my goal to expand my thinking and perspectives. In my job, I’m very numbers driven. My classmates, who come from an incredible variety of industries and functions, add dimensions to problem solving I would never have considered.
“WHAT I WANTED WAS THE HIGHER-LEVEL KNOWLEDGE AND
SKILLS I NEED TO ADVANCE IN THE CAREER I ALREADY HAVE.”
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MARY DE LUIS
SCHEDULE AND PACE:
saturday program accelerated option
FOCUS:
finance international businessPOSITION:
private wealth management
COMMUTING FROM:
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A DIFFERENT KIND
OF LEADER
Kellogg leaders are different. Our students arrive here with an intuitive understanding of what makes a great leader, and they graduate knowing when to step up and when to step back, when to speak out and when to listen, when to lead with an answer and when to open with a question.
Our strong core curriculum emphasizes general management because we believe well-rounded managers make better leaders. When you understand how each part of an organization contributes to the success of the whole, you can bring out the very best in your team.
THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
TO ACHIEVE YOUR VISION
I had ended my six-year enlistment with the Army and secured a civilian position with the Navy.
My vision for my future included creating some type of nonprofit organization that would help veterans and their families meet the special kinds of challenges they often face. I knew an MBA would give me the knowledge and skills I’d need to actually launch that kind of entrepreneurial venture.
But I wanted more than a degree. I wanted the experience of earning it, a program that would push me to excel much like the military had. Kellogg has delivered that on so many levels. The team atmosphere allows us to contribute
where we are strong and rely on others who have complementary skills. There’s a focus here on entrepreneurship and strategy that aligns directly with my vision, and of course Kellogg is top of the tier in marketing.
I came in from the military confident in my leadership capabilities. Kellogg has shown me a different side of leadership — the power of collaboration, different ways to motivate people, how to inspire them to share your vision. I’ve learned
“KELLOGG HAS SHOWN ME A DIFFERENT SIDE OF LEADERSHIP —
THE POWER OF COLLABORATION, DIFFERENT WAYS TO
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RANDY SCHENCK
SCHEDULE AND PACE:
evening program traditional option
FOCUS:
management & strategy finance
POSITION:
engineering technician, naval facilities engineering command midwest
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At Kellogg, we take a carefully balanced yet dynamic approach to
management education, an approach that combines the study of organizations with the study of the forces that drive consumer, business and financial markets.
Across a broad array of majors and courses, you will find academic excellence, extensive experiential learning opportunities and an emphasis on working in teams to achieve ambitious goals. With wide-ranging options in your course of study — including flexibility in course load and choice of Saturday or evening
classes — you can tailor your Kellogg MBA Program precisely to your
learning goals, your career and your life.
Here, you will learn from faculty members who are not only recognized experts and researchers in organizational behavior, economics, finance, management and marketing, but also seasoned practitioners and trusted advisers to corporate boards, organizations and governments around the world. The insights you gain today from working with our faculty will prepare you to face complex business challenges in your organization tomorrow. You will also discover how the diversity of your classmates — their educations, career aspirations, cultures and life interests — enriches your time here with new perspectives and prepares you to lead with confidence wherever you go.
THE TRANSFORMATIVE
POWER OF ORGANIZATIONS
AND MARKETS
BUSINESS ESSENTIALS.
ADVANCED ELECTIVES.
THE KELLOGG PART-TIME MBA PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO GIVE
YOU THE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE YOU NEED TO TAKE YOUR
CAREER EXACTLY WHERE YOU WANT IT TO GO.
The curriculum starts with a set of core courses — and you decide where it goes from there. Once you have completed the core courses, you are free to choose electives in the subjects that interest and inspire you. With 18 majors and a vast array of electives to choose from, a Kellogg education is invaluable to professionals in every field.
If you have already studied the core subjects and want to begin advanced elective coursework immediately, you may be eligible to apply to the Accelerated Option. (See Page 6 for details.)
Learn more about the Kellogg curriculum — including detailed descriptions of
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A WIDE VARIETY OF MAJORS
Most students choose two or three majors. No matter which fields you choose, you will find superior faculty and challenging coursework, both of which have earned Kellogg a reputation as one of the best business schools in the world.
MAJOR AREAS OF STUDY CORE CURRICULUM 2014
ACCOUNTING INFORMATION
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MANAGEMENT
ANALYTICAL FINANCE
DECISION SCIENCES
FINANCE
HEALTH ENTERPRISE
MANAGEMENT
HUMAN RESOURCES
MANAGEMENT
INNOVATION
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ENTREPRENEURSHIP
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
MANAGEMENT
+
ORGANIZATIONS
MANAGEMENT
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STRATEGY
MANAGERIAL ANALYTICS
MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS
MARKETING
MARKETING MANAGEMENT
MEDIA MANAGEMENT
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
REAL ESTATE
SOCIAL ENTERPRISE AT KELLOGG
(SEEK)
ACCOUNTING FOR
DECISION MAKING
BUSINESS STRATEGY
BUSINESS ANALYTICS 1
BUSINESS ANALYTICS 11
FINANCE I
LEADERSHIP IN ORGANIZATIONS
MARKETING MANAGEMENT
MICROECONOMIC ANALYSIS
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
VALUES AND CRISIS
DECISION MAKING
ENGAGE FEARLESSLY.
LEARN BY DOING.
In settings that closely mirror the corporate world, Kellogg coursework and team projects challenge you to make critical connections between academic theory and real-world practice. When you engage fearlessly in this supportive environment, you can learn as much from falling short of the ideal as you do from your unqualified successes.
At Kellogg, you will work closely with faculty members and fellow students to explore innovative ideas in management and apply them directly to critical business issues. Working in teams, you will build the strong communication
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Within the curriculum and well beyond, you will encounter life- and career-changing opportunities. You’ll reflect and learn from every experience. Intensive academic experiences such as Global Initiatives in Management connect students to business challenges and global issues. The innovative, highly specialized Asset Management Practicum, in which students take on the roles of analysts and managers for one of Kellogg’s four student-run portfolios, provides exposure to cutting-edge practices and direct connections to alumni professionals in the field.
Beyond the curriculum, but inextricably tied to it, are events and conferences. Organized by students, these events attract world-class speakers and
participants who engage directly with students on critical topics and emerging trends. Student teams collaborate to compete in programs like the annual Kellogg Cup business plan competition. Students also take on pro bono consulting work with local nonprofits to hone their leadership skills.
IMMEDIATE RETURN
AND LONG-TERM VALUE
A classmate and I were chatting recently about how we’re leveraging our Kellogg MBA educations. You often hear people talking about ROI, but my personal experience has been that the value lies more in the intangibles — how I’ve learned to be a better communicator, to work more effectively as a team member, how to know when it’s my time to step up and take the lead. Those distinctive Kellogg qualities — communication, collaboration, leadership — have become embedded in me, and I’m a better person for it.
My Kellogg education has proven immediately valuable at work. In my current job, for example, I have responsibility for reviewing corporate advertising
campaigns from a strategic perspective. As a direct result of my advertising
strategy class, I can see beyond the creative execution of a campaign and focus specifically on whether or not the advertising delivers the desired consumer benefit.
In other courses, like global marketing, however, I’m learning principles and frameworks that are beyond the scope of my present position. I know those will be very critical to my long-term career growth.
“
THOSE DISTINCTIVE KELLOGG QUALITIES — COMMUNICATION,
COLLABORATION, LEADERSHIP — HAVE BECOME EMBEDDED
IN ME, AND I’M A BETTER PERSON FOR IT.
”
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ALICIA MARRS
SCHEDULE AND PACE:
evening program traditional option
FOCUS:
marketing international businessPOSITION:
consumer and business insights manager, mcdonald’s
AFFILIATION:
At Kellogg, you gain direct insights into a variety of cultures and national origins represented in the Kellogg community. Thirty-three percent of our students are ethnic minorities or non-U.S. citizens. Approximately one out of four Kellogg faculty members were born and educated abroad, and many others have studied or taught at universities outside the United States.
Global issues are woven into every course, and Kellogg offers numerous other
opportunities to expand your global perspective.
GLOBAL INITIATIVES IN MANAGEMENT.
In this intensive global business leadership course, teams of classmates, each with a faculty adviser, create and engage in a challenging eight-week curriculum on campus that culminates in two weeks of international travel and field experience in the country or region of study. Participation builds valuable leadership skills and a keener awareness of the global business environment.EQUIPPED TO LEAD IN THE
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Guanghua School of Management in China; the Leon Recanati Graduate School of Business Administration in Israel; the IPADE Business School in Mexico; the Fundação Getulio Vargas at the Escola de Administração de Empresas in São Paulo, Brazil; and the Otto Beisheim School of Management in Germany. Courses last one to three weeks. Students who are able to take a quarter off from work or who can work remotely may also apply to any of our Full-Time MBA Program’s study-abroad opportunities.
GLOBAL LAB.
In this popular course, four to five students complete an international consulting project for a host company that culminates in two weeks of on-site research and a presentation to senior management. Past projects have taken students to Ghana, New Zealand, Egypt and other nations around the world.KELLOGG INNOVATION NETWORK (KIN).
The KIN Global Summit engages business executives, government officials and academic thought leaders in active dialogue to develop solutions for critical global issues. Kellogg students who take the opportunity to work on research projects related to these challenges are invited not only to present their research projects, but also to attend KIN Global as full delegates.INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MAJOR.
The Kellogg International Business major, one of the school’s most popular majors, builds a deep understanding of the international dimensions of business operations and management in finance, marketing, organizations and management strategy.As a Part-Time MBA Program student, you will enjoy the full benefits of being a member of the Kellogg community. Whether you join a club, volunteer or take on a student leadership role, getting involved broadens your perspectives, builds your network and enriches your Kellogg experience. Student organizations cover a wide variety of interests, industries and functions. Clubs organize activities and bring to campus distinguished leaders in marketing, finance, technology and other fields to share their experience and expertise. Many clubs sponsor industry-specific networking events to help you learn about the latest trends or to find peers who share your interests.
KELLOGG PART-TIME STUDENT ASSOCIATION (KPTSA)
.
The student-run KPTSA is at the center of part-time student activities. The KPTSA organizes an annual black-tie event, plans trips to plays and concerts, trains for the B-School Olympics and spearheads community service initiatives and charitable events. It also connects you and your fellow students to the Kellogg administration and the Full-Time MBA Program’s Kellogg Student Association.Visit the Part-Time MBA Program Student Experience page at
kellogg.northwestern.edu/PT-Experience.
PART-TIME STUDY.
THE FULL KELLOGG EXPERIENCE.
EVENTS HOSTED FOR PART-TIME
Each year, Kellogg hosts more than 300 events for part-time students, including community service projects. In addition, you’ll have access to a wealth of clubs and cultural organizations led by part-time students and other members of the Kellogg
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The Part-Time MBA Program is located in downtown Chicago in historic Wieboldt Hall on Northwestern University’s 20-acre Chicago lakefront campus. Part-Time courses are held here, in the heart of Chicago — one of the world’s most vibrant business districts.
Wieboldt Hall offers everything you need to make the most of your Kellogg experience: group study rooms, faculty and administrative offices, the Kellogg Career Management Center, a business library, a computer lab and the lively Kafé Kellogg. The city of Chicago itself — with its myriad global and regional corporate headquarters, financial institutions, consultancies and stock and commodities exchange — is an ideal environment for your business education. The Chicago lakefront campus is also home to many of Northwestern’s other renowned professional and teaching facilities, including Northwestern Law School, the Feinberg School of Medicine, McGaw Medical Center and the School of Continuing Studies.
WIEBOLDT HALL OFFERS:
FACULTY + ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES CAREER MANAGEMENT CENTER
KAFÉ KELLOGG STUDY ROOMS ROOMS FOR TEAM MEETINGS
COMPUTER LAB BUSINESS LIBRARY
NORTHWESTERN
LAW SCHOOL
MCGAW
MEDICAL CENTER
THE SCHOOL
OF CONTINUING
STUDIES
THE FEINBERG
SCHOOL OF
MEDICINE
CHICAGO’S
MAGNIFICENT
MILE
ON CAMPUS AT KELLOGG
MEMBERSHIP IN THE
GLOBAL KELLOGG NETWORK
FROM THE START
I realized the sheer power of the Kellogg alumni network very early in my Part-Time MBA Program studies. I was working at one of the world’s leading advertising agencies, and although I enjoyed my work at the agency, I wanted to redirect my career toward brand management in a marketing organization. With a year still left before earning my degree, I set my sights on working at Kraft and reached out to some Kellogg alumni who worked there to learn more
about the company and to explain why I was interested. Two of them wrote
unsolicited recommendations to HR on my behalf — as did a fellow Kellogg student, who also works there.
This is the power of the global Kellogg network: instant access to people of influence who will go out of their way to share information and offer guidance. I
“THIS IS THE POWER OF THE GLOBAL KELLOGG NETWORK:
INSTANT ACCESS TO PEOPLE OF INFLUENCE WHO WILL GO
OUT OF THEIR WAY TO OFFER GUIDANCE.”
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NIRAV PATEL
SCHEDULE AND PACE:
evening program traditional option
FOCUS:
marketing financePOSITION:
associate brand manager kraft foods
AFFILIATION:
Kellogg’s Career Management Center has earned its outstanding reputation for personalized career services. Career coaches work with you as professional consultants — they’ll help you establish short- and long-term career goals and hone the skills you need to achieve them. Whether you’re looking for more responsibility in your organization or thinking of changing direction, the CMC has all the resources you need.
ON-CAMPUS RECRUITING
.
Students in the Part-Time Program participate in on-campus recruiting side by side with full-time students. Part-time students interview with the same companies that recruit full-time students.KELLOGG’S GLOBAL NETWORK.
Our responsive alumni network, which extends across a diverse range of industries and functions, sets us apart. Through the global network of more than 55,000 Kellogg alumni, you have fantastic connections to help you no matter what your business need , both now and in the future.24-HOUR ACCESS, ONE-OF-A-KIND SUPPORT.
Part-time students have online access to industry-specific and company career guides and business research databases including Hoover’s Premium, Mintel, Vault and Wetfeet. The CMC also employs dedicated research librarians who can help you understand hiring trends and coach you on making the most of your research and resources.LIFELONG SUPPORT.
Take advantage of CMC support and professional development for the rest of your professional career. This includes free professionalcareer coaching, self-assessment tools, résumé reviews, on-the-job success strategies, salary negotiation guidance, career development workshops and a job opportunities database.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
MANAGE YOUR CAREER FOR A LIFETIME
CAREER COACHING
APPOINTMENTS IN THE
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MCDONALD’S
WALT DISNEY
CORPORATION
DISCOVER
FINANCIAL
MEDLINE
HOSPIRA
BP
UNITED AIRLINES
GE
CHICAGO CUBS
BMO HARRIS
BANK
WRIGLEY
PEPSICO
DELOITTE
CONSULTING
KRAFT FOODS
WHIRLPOOL
BAXTER
HEALTHCARE
JP MORGAN
AN EXPANSIVE
NETWORK
RIGHT FROM THE
START
SC JOHNSON
BEAM GLOBAL
SPIRITS
MORNINGSTAR
FEEDING AMERICA
ABBOTT
NORTHERN TRUST
PROCTER &
GAMBLE
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We encourage you to sign up for one of our information sessions, which feature background on the Kellogg School, information on the Part-Time MBA Program, a personal perspective on the Kellogg experience from an alum or student and details about how the application process works. As you complete your application and schedule your interview, you also have the opportunity to spend an evening or a Saturday in class as a visitor. You’ll be paired with a student who will answer any questions you have.
Throughout the application process, any time a question arises or you’d like more insight or information, we are happy to help. Please contact us at
PartTimeMBA@kellogg.northwestern.edu or 312.503.8385.
EXPERIENCE KELLOGG
HEAR FROM OUR STUDENTS
Learn more about our students:
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CONTACT US Please email questions about applying to Kellogg to
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or call us at 312.503.8385
ADMISSIONS EVENTS Attend an event to learn more about Kellogg from admission officers, alumni and students:
kellogg.northwestern.edu/PT-AdmissionsEvents
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kellogg.northwestern.edu/PT-Visit
Learn more about admissions requirements and start your application today:
kellogg.northwestern.edu/PT-Apply
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