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University of Chicago Booth School of Business - M.P.P./M.B.A

Chicago Harris and the University of Chicago Booth School of Business offer a combined degree program leading to the M.P.P. and M.B.A. degrees.

Upon completion, students graduate with both a Master of Public Policy from Chicago Harris and a Master of Business Administration from Chicago Booth.

Students in this program take the seven required Chicago Harris core courses plus six electives for a total of 13 courses, instead of the usual 18, with Chicago Harris.

Application requirements-

Resume

Upload a current resume, reflecting your work experience, education, community service, professional honors, and any other relevant information.

Short Essays (Masters Only)

You will be required to answer one brief essay question of your choice (300 words max).

Motivation Statement (Masters Only)

You will prepare a brief and well-articulated response to a prompted question regarding your motivation to pursue graduate studies in public policy (300 words).

Transcripts

You will be allowed to submit unofficial transcripts through the electronic application process

Three (3) Letters of Recommendation (submitted online)

At least one reference from a previous professor who can speak to your academic background and preparedness for graduate studies.

GRE Scores

The Chicago Harris institution code is 1849.
Official scores are required for all applicants.

TOEFL Scores (international applicants only)

Official scores are required for all international applicants whose native language is not English and who have not received their undergraduate education in a U.S. college or university.
The Chicago Harris institution code is 1849 or 1832.

Required for international applicants with a total TOEFL score of 106 or below or a 107 and higher with a 25 or lower speaking score

Video Statement (international applicants only)

You will submit a brief 2-minute video statement further discussing your motivation for applying to Chicago Harris.

Application Fee (submitted with online application)

A $75.00 non-refundable application fee is required when you apply.

Application Deadlines -


Deadline Notification Deposit Due
Early Action December 11, 2015 January 29, 2016 March 4, 2016
Round One January 8, 2016 March 11, 2016 April 15, 2016
Round Two March 18, 2016 April 29, 2016 May 15, 2016

Tuition & Expenses

Tuition for in scholastic residence enrolled full-time in the program during the 2015-2016 academic year is $44,088.

Tuition is subject to an estimated 3-5% increase from year to year.

An estimate of expenses a student will incur during the course of the school year (based on a nine-month budget) is as follows:

Tuition $44,088
Student Life Fee $1,041
One-time Transcript Fee $60
University of Chicago Student Health Insurance Plan (basic, student only) $3,300
Room & Board (estimated) ` $14,000
Personal Expenses (estimated) $3,000
Books and Supplies (estimated) $2,000
Transportation (estimated) $1,785
TOTAL (estimated) $69,274

Total estimated costs for the full year is approximately $75385.

Contact address

The University of Chicago
5801 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60637, United States