Academics
The Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University is known for its excellent reputation. This “superbly managed, well-structured program” has “high-quality professors” and a “warm, collaborative culture.” Students also choose Kellogg its “ideal combination of a very strong alumni network, supportive culture among students, fantastic facilities, and access to a great city.” The school offers an accelerated one-year program as well as several more tailored MBA options. One recent addition is the MBAi program, a partnership with the McCormick School of Engineering, which focuses on the integration and application of AI in business. Students say the program is ideal for those planning to enter tech and that Northwestern is the “best business school to develop your leadership skills and transition to the tech industry.”
Along with its “strong focus in tech” and a “growing energy and sustainability department,” Kellogg is also known as one of the “best schools for management consulting.” The school puts an “emphasis on teamwork, empathy, and soft skills,” and “every single department, including professors, are very quick to respond to emails and are always open to meeting.” Students say that professors are “very accessible” and “make a conscious effort to bring new trends into classes.” Overall, students are impressed with the quality of instructors, which include, “many former c-suite executives, investment partners, and industry giants who are imparting their knowledge on us.”