Chicago Business Fellows Program
As a Chicago Business Fellow, you’ll attend classes in the evenings or on weekends, enjoying the same transformative academic experience and powerhouse faculty as all MBA students at Booth.
Chicago Business Fellows (CBF) is designed specifically for professionals with three years or less of full-time work experience who are interested in earning an MBA while continuing to work full-time. The program is a subset of Evening MBA and Weekend MBA Programs that offers the same academic experience and MBA degree with additional professional development opportunities and social programming.
Meet Some of Our Chicago Business Fellows
Samantha Martinez
Samantha Martinez discusses what it's like tackling an MBA early on in her career as a student within Chicago Booth's Evening MBA Program.
Samantha Martinez
Jacquelyn Caldwell
Additional support, such as leadership programming and professional development opportunities, allowed Jacquelyn Caldwell to jumpstart her early career with an MBA.
Jacquelyn Caldwell
Srividhya Ganesh
With interest in widening her career aspirations and leadership development, Srividhya Ganesh states how working towards her MBA early on has positively impacted her future.
Srividhya Ganesh
Andres Bustos
Weekend MBA student, Andres Bustos, explains why he chose Chicago Booth and how he maximizes the Chicago Business Fellow Program to transition into a new career.
Andres Bustos
Michelle Florian
Michelle Florian talks about her experience as a Chicago Booth Weekend MBA student early on in her professional career and shares what it's like traveling in from San Francisco for class.
Michelle Florian
Manjul Bhusal Sharma
Evening MBA student, Manjul Bhusal Sharma, shares how he takes advantage of Booth's flexible curriculum and develop as an effective leader.
Manjul Bhusal Sharma
Anthony Raimondo
Evening MBA student, Anthony Raimondo, shares how the Chicago Business Fellows Program expanded his network and help create more collaborative experiences.
Anthony RaimondoOur History
In 2005, the University of Chicago Booth School of Business launched Chicago Business Fellows, aimed at young working professionals hoping to earn an MBA concurrent with their employment. As a strategic approach to capture the best and brightest recent college graduates, Chicago Booth developed outreach programs for earlier admission of candidates to our MBA programs. The fresh perspective and enthusiasm of early career candidates has enriched the classroom dynamic at Booth and our alumni impact within the community.
A Rich Experience
As an early career Part-Time MBA student at Booth, you’ll have access to a variety of special events and activities geared especially for you. Each quarter, Chicago Business Fellows will be invited to register for two programs - one educational and one social.
Candidate Profile
25
Average Age
25
2
Average Years of Work Experience
2
650-750
GMAT Range Mid-80%
650-750
62%
Male
62%
38%
Female
38%Upcoming Chicago Business Fellows Admission Events
Event Format
AllEvent Type
All| Course Title | City | Location | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Career Candidates (Chicago Business Fellows): Ask Admissions Anything 1v | Chicago Booth Admissions Admissions | June 24, 2025 | ||
| Early Career Candidates Information Session: Evening MBA and Weekend MBA Programs (Virtual Event) 1v | Chicago Booth Admissions Admissions | July 22, 2025 | ||
| Evening MBA and Weekend MBA Lunch and Learn (In-Person) 0v | Chicago | Gleacher Conference Center, Room 306 Admissions | June 17, 2025 |
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Part-Time MBA Cost
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Part-Time MBA Cost
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As a Part-Time MBA student at Chicago Booth, you may qualify for merit-based awards, loans, or veterans benefits.
Explore Scholarships and Financial AidBegin Your MBA Journey
If you鈥檙e ready to apply to the Chicago Business Fellows, explore the Evening MBA and Weekend MBA application process or apply for admission.
You鈥檒l note your Chicago Business Fellows candidacy within the Evening MBA or Weekend MBA application.
All applicants with 3 years or less of full-time work experience upon the quarter they鈥檙e applying for are eligible to apply for Chicago Business Fellows.
The $175 application fee is waived for all Chicago Business Fellows applicants.
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Questions about the Chicago Business Fellows program? Contact our admissions team. We look forward to hearing from you!
Phone: 312.464.8700