Compare MBA Program Formats
Platform Delivery
| Executive MBA (on campus) | One Year MBA (on campus) | Online |
|---|---|---|
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In-person classroom |
In-person classroom (Schaumburg) |
100% online |
Support
| Executive MBA (on campus) | One Year MBA (on campus) | Online |
|---|---|---|
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Face-to-face support from peers and instructors Concierge services Communications and presentation development |
Face-to-face support from peers and instructors Concierge services Communications and presentation development |
Asynchronous classes Tech support |
Networking
| Executive MBA (on campus) | One Year MBA (on campus) | Online |
|---|---|---|
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Instant networking via cohort program In-person events |
Instant networking via cohort program In-person events |
Independent online learning environment |
Program Plans and Registration
| Executive MBA (on campus) | One Year MBA (on campus) | Online |
|---|---|---|
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Set programming and registration completed for you |
Set programming and registration completed for you |
Set programming and registration completed for you Program plan can be adjusted |
Group Projects
| Executive MBA (on campus) | One Year MBA (on campus) | Online |
|---|---|---|
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Capstone project: team prepares fully-comprehensive business plan for actual companies including start ups from MATTER, from Innovation DuPage and other NIU business partners |
Capstone project: team prepares fully-comprehensive business plan for actual companies including start ups from MATTER, from Innovation DuPage and other NIU business partners |
Capstone project: team online simulation Group projects required online |
Career Coaching
| Executive MBA (on campus) | One Year MBA (on campus) | Online |
|---|---|---|
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Career coach/leadership development; one-on-one alumni mentoring Two-week professional career coaching with one-on-one sessions |
Career coach/leadership development; one-on-one alumni mentoring |
N/A |
International Experience
| Executive MBA (on campus) | One Year MBA (on campus) | Online |
|---|---|---|
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International immersion residency included in tuition (no additional charge) |
International immersion residency included in tuition (no additional cost) |
Optional international opportunity (additional cost) |
Locations
| Executive MBA (on campus) | One Year MBA (on campus) | Online |
|---|---|---|
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NIU Naperville campus |
Chicago: in-residence/partnership with MATTER (nationally-renowned healthcare incubator) Schaumburg: in-residence/partnership Motorola Solutions campus |
Online/virtual (Blackboard) |
Length
| Executive MBA (on campus) | One Year MBA (on campus) | Online |
|---|---|---|
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16 study months/20 calendar months (summer semester off) |
12 months |
16 months to three years |
Class Meetings
| Executive MBA (on campus) | One Year MBA (on campus) | Online |
|---|---|---|
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Every other Friday late afternoon and all-day Saturday; some Friday sessions online |
Chicago: Tuesday and Thursday evenings Schaumburg: Monday and Thursday evenings |
Asynchronous classes Some group projects required (meetings take place online) |
Prerequisites
| Executive MBA (on campus) | One Year MBA (on campus) | Online |
|---|---|---|
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Not required |
Required |
Required |
Work Experience
| Executive MBA (on campus) | One Year MBA (on campus) | Online |
|---|---|---|
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5 years preferred work experience |
3 years preferred work experience |
Minimum 2 years post- undergraduate work experience |
GMAT
| Executive MBA (on campus) | One Year MBA (on campus) | Online |
|---|---|---|
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Not required |
Not required |
Not required |
Program Cost
| Executive MBA (on campus) | One Year MBA (on campus) | Online |
|---|---|---|
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Competitively priced |
Competitively priced |
Competitively priced |
Books and Materials
| Executive MBA (on campus) | One Year MBA (on campus) | Online |
|---|---|---|
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All-inclusive price includes tuition and books (no additional cost) |
All-inclusive price includes tuition and books (no additional cost) |
Additional cost |
Meals and Snacks
| Executive MBA (on campus) | One Year MBA (on campus) | Online |
|---|---|---|
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Catered breakfast and lunch Friday night dinners with C-level executives |
Catered dinners and snacks (no additional cost) |
N/A |
Orientation
| Executive MBA (on campus) | One Year MBA (on campus) | Online |
|---|---|---|
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Weekend-long orientation (including guest) including: two-night hotel stay, welcome dinner, full-day team building activities, personality and strength assessment, dinner with EMBA alum with panel discussion |
Welcome dinner Day-long orientation including breakfast and lunch, full-day team building activities, personality and strength assessment |
Online presentation |
Graduation Celebration
| Executive MBA (on campus) | One Year MBA (on campus) | Online |
|---|---|---|
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Celebration dinner (guest included) with keynote from C-level executive alum On-campus graduation day reception for all College of Business graduate students |
Celebration dinner (guest included) On-campus graduation day reception for all College of Business graduate students |
On-campus graduation day reception for all College of Business graduate students |
