Today’s Agenda
• Why Kellogg• Kellogg Full-Time MBA Programs– 2Y, 1Y, MMM, JD-MBA
• The Kellogg Brand Position• Alumni Guest Panel• Kellogg Admissions Criteria and Process• Reception
Why Kellogg?
Why Kellogg
• Academic excellence in all areas
• Well-rounded and diverse student body
• Accomplished alumni; global network
• Environment that encourages experimentation and risk-taking
…All within a culture of innovation and collaboration
Four Programs. One Culture.
• Two-Year Program (2Y)
• One-Year Program (1Y)
• The MMM Program (two years)
• JD-MBA (three years)
Two-Year MBA
What are the advantages of 2Y?
• Offers the greatest flexibility to explore new areas of interest and develop solid management and leadership skills
• Comprehensive core curriculum provides the background for advanced work in specialized areas of interest
• Opportunity to pursue an internship during the summer following the first year
Two-Year MBA
Who is best suited for 2Y Program?
• Career switchers
• Students who want to be immersed in traditional MBA program
One-Year MBA
What are the advantages of 1Y?
• Return to the workforce quickly (June to June)
• Focus on elective coursework — get what you need from the MBA
• Fully integrated in the Kellogg community
• Designated Kellogg leadership roles for 1Y students
One-Year MBA
Who is best suited for the 1Y Program?
• Students who have completed required business coursework
• Students who have clear and consistent career goals (no summer internship)
The MMM Program (MMM=MBA+MEM)What are the advantages of MMM?
• Two-year, dual-degree from Kellogg and Northwestern’s McCormick School of Engineering
• Ability to major in design and/or operations for the MEM degree; can choose business majors for the MBA degree
• Integrates management, operations and design, from concept to execution
The MMM Program (MMM=MBA+MEM)Who is best suited for the MMM Program?
• Students who want a more holistic approach to understanding the design and delivery of a product for service.
• Students seeking exposure to the design thinking process
• Students seeking a deeper understanding of operations or the optimal delivery of a product or service.
JD-MBA
What are the advantages of the JD-MBA?
• Three-year, fully integrated program
• 25 to 30 JD-MBA students in each class
• Graduate with first-year law and Kellogg classmates
• One application process through Kellogg; LSAT is not required
JD-MBA
Who is best suited for the JD-MBA Program?
• Students who want a law degree, but who also recognize value in MBA skills
• Students with 3 or more years of post-undergraduate professional work experience
Brand Position
The Kellogg Brand Position
• Developing global leaders who make contributions of lasting significance for the world.
– Intellectual Depth
– Leadership Skills & Social Responsibility
– Experiential Learning
– Global Perspective
Intellectual Depth
• Kellogg students develop their analytical skills in a variety or ways:
– Close interaction with faculty
– Interactive learning
– Challenging curriculum
Leadership Skills & Social Responsibility• Developing leadership skills through a multi-
faceted approach:
– Leadership principles in the classroom
– Practical leadership experience
– Lessons from the experts
Experiential Learning
• Thinking outside the classroom:– Entrepreneurship & New Venture Formulation– Global Lab– Corporate Innovation & New Ventures– Asset Management Practicum– Buyout Lab– Medical Innovation Management Lab– MMM Integration project– Venture Lab
Global Perspective
• Preparing Kellogg students to succeed in today’s global marketplace
– Required academic component
– GIM (Global Initiatives in Management)
– Faculty and students share insights gleaned from diverse cultural and academic backgrounds
– Alumni network: more than 50,000 strong
Alumni Guest Panelists
Kellogg Admissions Criteriaand Process
Admissions Criteria
• Intellectual ability
• Career experience
• Career focus
• Demonstrated leadership
• Extracurricular activities
• Personal qualities
Application Components
Part 1:
• Personal data form
• Interview request
• GMAT
• TOEFL
Part 2:
• Academic transcripts
• Essays
• Career progress surveys (2)
Admissions Deadlines for programs beginning in 2010
• Round 1 deadline: October 15, 2009
• Round 2 deadline: January 14, 2010
• Round 3 deadline: March 4, 2010
Please refer to the Web site for Part 1 and interview deadlines for each round
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