Master of Business Administration
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.
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Set yourself apart as a data-driven leader through our data analytics sequence and STEM-designated track.
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Choose from full- and part-time programs and study at your own pace.
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Access personalized career services and a global alumni network.
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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
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 Director, Data and Analytics, Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
125
full-time Carroll School faculty
70–90
students per entering full-time MBA class
A+
in teaching, Bloomberg Businessweek
program details
Full-Time MBA Curriculum Year 1 (quarter system) fall semester Pre-Term
Year 2 fall semester
credits
1 week
•
4 Electives
credits 12
0
spring semester
3
4 Electives
12
Data Analytics 1: Model Building ▴
2
Total Credit Hours
57
Marketing
2
Accounting
2
Managing People & Organizations
2
Managerial Statistics* Introduction to Strategic Management Quarter 1
Quarter 2
•
•
credits
7 weeks
7 weeks
Data Analytics 2: Management & Data Skills ▴
2
Economics
2
Financial Management
2
Professional Development ✭
1
spring semester
credits
Quarter 3 • 7 weeks Data Analytics 3: In Practice ▴
2
Strategic Management
2
Elective ▴
2
Quarter 4 • 7 weeks Operations Management ▴
2
Elective ▴
2
Elective
2
Elective
2
Professional Development ✭
1
*
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
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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
Product and Brand Management
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-electives
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Financial Reporting and Controls Global Management Leadership and Management Marketing and Information Analytics
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Applied Learning
Learn more at bc.edu/mba-applied-learning
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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 Greenspan, MBA ’21 Product Marketing Director, Viz.ai
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
STEM-Designated Track
Data Analytics 1: Model Building
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.
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
Information for International Students
Students are exposed to an overview of IT fundamentals, key emerging technologies, and IT managerial frameworks. The course covers SQL and entity relationship diagrams.
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.
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.
data analytics & STEM track
Data Analytics Sequence & STEM-Designated Track
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)
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On average, students take two classes a semester and complete the program in 3 to 3.5 years
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Evening classes at 4:30 p.m. or 7:30 p.m.
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Optional summer semester
3–3.5 YEARS Average length of part-time program completion
Ranked #1 in New England U.S. News & World Report, 2026
Comparing the Full- and Part-Time MBA Offerings
Full-Time MBA Part-Time MBA X
X
MBA/MSF dual-degree opportunity
X
X
Small class sizes
X
X
Data Analytics Sequence (3 courses)
X
X
Same curriculum
X
X
150 electives to choose from
X
X
Access to career development services
X
X
Connections within the BC alumni network
X
X
20-hour community service requirement
X
X
A cohort model (each entering class averages 70–90 students)
X
Dual-degree opportunities with other schools at BC (e.g., JD/MBA and MBA/MSW)
X
Assigned career advisor who will work with you for the program’s duration
X
STEM-designated track
X
Flexibility—courses designed with working professionals in mind
X
Self-paced
X
Access to online courses
X
Advanced standing credit—part-time MBA students can qualify to waive up to five courses based on prior coursework and professional certifications
X
part-time mba
Generalist MBA
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.
$126,090
Average Total Compensation (full-time MBA class of 2025)
95%
Internship placement for first-year MBA students (summer 2025)
Employment by Industry Full-Time MBA Class of 2025
Financial Services
Nonprofit
Bio/Pharma/Healthcare
Media/Entertainment
Consulting Technology
Energy/ Natural Resources
Consumer Products
Manufacturing
Other
Real Estate
Sample List of Hiring Employers 2023–2025 Adidas
Citigroup
Johnson & Johnson
Amazon
Citizens Financial Group
American Express Analysis Group Bank of America Boston Children’s Hospital
Deloitte EY Fidelity Investments
Keurig Dr Pepper
Pfizer
State Street
KPMG
PNC Bank
Takeda
LG Electronics
Procter & Gamble
Liberty Mutual
PUMA
Tata Consultancy Services
M&T Bank
PwC
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Reckitt
Visa
SharkNinja
Boston Scientific
Goldman Sachs
McKinsey & Company
Raymond James
Bristol Myers Squibb
HubSpot
Mercer
RTX
Chewy
Inspire Brands
National Grid
Sanofi
The Boston College Network 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.
215,100+ Boston College Alumni
44,300+ Carroll School Alumni
10,500+ MBA Alumni
Careers
Bloomberg
Concentric Energy Advisors
ScottMadden
JPMorganChase
Occidental Petroleum
#1
Best U.S. Cities for Graduate Students, QS Top Universities
20
Minutes to Downtown Boston
5,100+ Community Services Hours, 2025–2026
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
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Learn more about graduate student life at bc.edu/csomgrad-student-life
bc & boston
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.
95%
of full-time MBA students enrolled in Fall 2026 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).
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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
admission & financial aid
GMAT/GRE Waiver Policy & Form
Get to Know the Full-Time MBA Class of 2028 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. UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS
Academic & Professional Profile Average Undergraduate GPA
3.3
Accounting
3%
Average GMAT (Focus)
589
Economics
8%
Average GMAT (10th Edition)
650
Engineering
1%
Average GRE
316
Finance
7%
General Business
26%
Humanities/Social Sciences
29%
Math/Physical & Life Science
16%
Double Major
10%
CLASS COMPOSITION Average Age
27
Age Range
21–36
Women
30%
International
20%
The BC MBA’s collaborative culture, strong alumni network, and emphasis on values-based leadership offered the perfect environment to grow into an impactful leader. Ogugua Uchendu, MBA ’26 Senior Associate, Alcon
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