Stand Out with the BC MBA
The
Carroll School of Management offers a distinctive brand of management education.
Top-ranked and taught by renowned faculty, it’s an approach that blends academic rigor with experiential learning in a highly supportive and reflective learning environment. In the end, you’ll be practice-ready. And with a BC Master of Business Administration (MBA), you’ll stand out.
Discover the top five reasons to choose the BC MBA:
1. Earn an MBA with a national and international reputation, and match your goals and interests to our generalist curriculum through specialized electives.
2. Set yourself apart as a data-driven leader through our data analytics sequence and STEM-designated track.
3. Choose from full- and part-time programs and study at your own pace.
4. Access personalized career services and a global alumni network.
5. Enjoy Boston’s dynamic business opportunities alongside a vibrant, supportive campus community.
57
total program credit hours
3 core data analytics courses
150 + MBA electives offered
Full-Time MBA
Master of Business Administration
The Boston College full-time MBA is a two-year, on-campus master’s program that offers a broad range of management education and opportunities. The program’s first year follows a quarter system, and the second year shifts to a regular semester schedule with evening elective classes. Students can opt into one of two tracks: the traditional track or the STEM-designated track.
My time in the BC MBA pushed me outside my comfort zone and helped me grow personally and professionally. I’ve gained the confidence to lead in uncertain environments and a deeper understanding of what it means to lead with integrity.
Kevin Mercer, MBA/MSF ’25 Associate Director, Data and Analytics, Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
128 full-time Carroll School faculty
70–90 students per entering full-time MBA class
A + in teaching, Bloomberg Businessweek
Full-Time MBA Curriculum
* Students must complete Managerial Statistics, a self-paced, online, asynchronous course, during the summer prior to arriving on campus.
▴ Indicates STEM-designated course.
✭ Professional development sessions are scheduled on several dates throughout Year 1.
Students enrolled in the STEM-designated track must take a minimum of two STEM-designated electives (6 credits) in both the fall and spring semesters of Year 2.
Dual Degrees
The Carroll School offers several dual-degree programs in collaboration with other Boston College schools and programs. To apply for a dual-degree program, students must apply to both programs, and both schools, if applicable.
Dual-Degree Options
JD/MBA
MBA/MS in Accounting
MBA/MS in Finance
MBA/MA in Theology and Ministry
MBA/Master of Social Work
→ Learn more at bc.edu/mba-dual-degrees
Electives
Students may choose to pursue electives in functional areas of management and dive into specific subjects of their choice.
Asset Management
Business Analytics
Competitive Service Delivery
Corporate Finance
Financial Reporting and Controls
Global Management
Leadership and Management
Marketing and Information Analytics
Product and Brand Management
→ Learn more at bc.edu/mba-electives
Applied Learning
Experiential learning is integral to a Boston College MBA education. Students collaborate in applied-learning projects, honing their teamwork, critical thinking, and presentation skills as they solve real-world business problems for real-life clients who expect real deliverables by semester’s end.
→ Learn more at bc.edu/mba-applied-learning
I made my final decision to enroll in the MBA program after attending an admitted student event. Meeting professors and career development staff, I could tell that the MBA program sets its students up for success in every way possible—academically, professionally, and socially.
Jude g reen S pA n, MBA ’21 Product Marketing Director, Viz.ai
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Data Analytics Sequence & STEM-Designated Track
All students are required to take three core data analytics courses, which form an integral part of the BC MBA curriculum. These hands-on courses are designed for students from a variety of academic and professional backgrounds so you can embrace data-driven decision making and stand out among job candidates.
Core Data Analytics Courses
Data Analytics 1: Model Building
Students learn about the primary mathematical modeling methods used in business: machine learning (or “big data”) and optimization. The course introduces the coding language R.
Data Analytics 2: Management and Data Skills
Students are exposed to an overview of IT fundamentals, key emerging technologies, and IT managerial frameworks. The course covers SQL and entity relationship diagrams.
Data Analytics 3: In Practice
This course provides a pragmatic overview of emerging analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence techniques. Students use Python and Tableau.
STEM-Designated Track
Full-time MBA students can opt into the STEM-designated track, which focuses on the application of statistical modeling, data warehousing, data mining, programming, forecasting, and operations research techniques in the context of the business world.
Information for International Students
The program’s STEM designation allows international MBA graduates on an F-1 visa to potentially qualify for an additional 24 months of training in their field of study (called Optional Practical Training, or OPT) beyond the standard 12 months.
The Part-Time MBA
The part-time BC MBA offers the same rigorous curriculum and world-class faculty as the full-time MBA, but at a flexible pace. There is no difference between diplomas. Students benefit from a primarily in-person learning experience, with additional flexibility through a variety of online course offerings.
→ Two start dates (fall or spring)
→ On average, students take two classes a semester and complete the program in 3 to 3.5 years
→ Evening classes at 4:30 p.m. or 7:30 p.m.
→ Optional summer semester
3–3.5 YEARS
Average length of part-time program completion
Comparing the Full- and Part-Time MBA
Offerings
dual-degree opportunity
class sizes
Analytics Sequence (3 courses)
electives to choose from
A cohort model (each entering class averages 70–90 students)
Dual-degree opportunities with other schools at BC (e.g., JD/MBA and MBA/MSW)
Assigned career advisor who will work with you for the program’s duration
STEM-designated track
designed with working professionals in mind
to online courses
Advanced standing credit—part-time MBA students can qualify to waive up to five courses based on prior coursework and professional certifications
Career Development
The Carroll School Graduate Career Development Office provides MBA students with personalized attention throughout their employment search, from focused advising and employer recruiting events, to resume development and interview coaching, to one-on-one professional advising and connecting with Boston College alumni.
$ 148,000
Median Total Compensation (full-time MBA class of 2024)
90 %
Internship placement for first-year MBA students (summer 2025)
Employment by Industry Full-Time MBA Class of 2024
Financial Services
Bio/Pharma/Healthcare
Consulting
Consumer Products
Other
Manufacturing
Technology
Energy/Natural Resources
Nonprofit
Representative List of Hiring Employers 2022–2024
Acushnet Company
Adidas
Amazon
American Express
Analysis Group
Bank of America
Boston Scientific
Bristol Myers Squibb
Citi
Citizens Bank
Deloitte
EY
Fidelity Investments
Ford Motor Company
Hasbro
Health Advances
Hoopoe Advisors
The Boston College Network
Johnson & Johnson
JPMorganChase
Keurig Dr. Pepper
Liberty Mutual
M&T Bank
McKinsey
NextEra Energy
PepsiCo
Philips Medical
Procter & Gamble
Providence Equity Partners
PUMA
PWC
Reckitt
RTX
Sanofi
ScottMadden
State Street
Boston College enjoys an exceptionally loyal and active alumni network, which offers its students and graduates numerous opportunities to make connections and accelerate their careers.
Takeda
Tata Consultancy
Services
Tesla
Thermo Fisher
Scientific
Vertex
Pharmaceuticals
Visa
212,000 +
Boston College Alumni
43,000 + Carroll School Alumni
10,000 + MBA Alumni
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Best U.S. Cities for Graduate Students, QS Top Universities
20 Minutes to Downtown Boston
5,700 + Community Service Hours, 2024–2025
10 Graduate Student Clubs and Organizations
BC Experience & Boston
Our community of professors, staff, and students supports each other to thrive personally and academically. Students can choose to participate in any of the 10 graduate student organizations to enrich their experience. From the Graduate Management Association to Invest ’n Kids, an on-campus tutoring and mentoring program, there’s something for everyone.
BC’s beautiful Chestnut Hill Campus is just a short drive or “T” ride to downtown Boston, a global hub for healthcare, finance, insurance, and higher education that’s also home to championship sports teams and vibrant cultural offerings.
20-Hour Service Requirement
The Carroll School is committed to instilling a strong sense of community service in our graduate students, furthering Boston College’s Jesuit tradition of service to others. Students serve as mentors or tutors in underserved communities or provide pro bono professional services to local nonprofit organizations.
→ Learn more about graduate student life at bc.edu/csomgrad-student-life
95 % of full-time MBA students enrolled in Fall 2025 received merit-based Dean’s Scholarships
Admission & Financial Aid
As you go through the admission process for the BC MBA, our team is here to support you—through one-on-one chats, student panel webinars, and admission tips and advice.
Application Requirements:
R Transcripts of all academic work
R Personal essay
R A letter of recommendation
R GMAT or GRE scores from within the past five years. Qualified candidates can request consideration for a GMAT/GRE waiver.
R Applicants whose native language is not English must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the Pearson Test of English (PTE), or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
R All candidates must be graduates of accredited colleges or universities.
R Demonstrated leadership experience, as well as evidence of management potential, are significant criteria in admissions decisions.
Financial Assistance
The Graduate Admission Office awards a range of merit-based scholarships and graduate assistantships to both domestic and international students. University Student Services also facilitates the federal financial aid process for qualified students.
→ For more information visit bc.edu/csomgrad-admission
GMAT/GRE Waiver Policy & Form
Get to Know the Full-Time MBA Class of 2027
MBA students come to BC from different professional backgrounds, bringing with them unique life experiences and diverse interests and motivations. In small classes, our MBA students form the core of a lifelong network and collaborate to achieve more, together.
I have been so lucky to have a cohort that is supportive, collaborative, and helpful. It has been evident that my classmates prioritize building strong relationships over competition.
A AS h KA Sh A h, MBA ’23 Senior Associate, M&A Advisory, PwC
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