Examine the essential concepts and the latest thinking for approaching the key functional areas of accounting, finance, marketing, operations, and information technology
Gain a foundation in strategic business management
Enhance your skills in the critical areas of leading and managing people
Explore the sociopolitical and economic environments that shape strategies and performance in today's global business environment
"KMI is an excellent program. It allowed me to juggle family, work and school. The professors and topics were superb. But most of all, interacting and making friends and networking with my classmates was what makes this program first class."
KMI convenes from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. approximately two Fridays per month between September and May with short recesses for major holidays. All classes are held in the James L. Allen Center on Northwestern University's Evanston campus. An overnight residential stay occurs at the beginning, middle, and ending of the program. During the opening residential session, you establish a pattern for the exchange of ideas between participants and faculty that will continue throughout the program. The midpoint residential stay allows you to reinforce your peer relationships and strengthen class cohesiveness. The program concludes in May with a two-day graduation session that includes spouses and guests of class members.
Implementing Learning
During the two weeks between class days, you are expected to prepare cases and readings, which require approximately four to six hours of study. You are also asked to use the intervening weeks to reflect on the material discussed in the previous class and to relate it to your jobs and organizations. You have the opportunity to share new insights with your KMI colleagues and faculty at the next meeting. The result is a blend of classroom concepts and day-to-day experience -- a powerful combination that greatly enriches the learning process.
Peer Learning and Family Involvement
KMI provides exceptional opportunities for learning from and developing lasting contacts and friendships with your KMI colleagues. To facilitate peer learning and class unity, several optional Friday evening sessions are planned over the nine-month period.
Just as the Kellogg School promotes team culture in your professional life, we also recognize and respect the teams you forge in your personal life. We encourage the active involvement of your family in KMI social events. KMI hosts several on-campus spouse and family events, including a fall football game, a midwinter social event, and a graduation dinner dance.