Weeknights Part-time MBA Option
Earn Your MBA In The Evening
Expand your leadership skills, deepen your industry knowledge, and take your career to new heights with a part-time MBA from New York University Stern School of Business — one of the top business schools in the nation. With our Part-time MBA Weeknights Option, you can continue to work during the day and earn your MBA in the evenings alongside other motivated experienced professionals. Upon graduation, our students are ready to advance and succeed in the fast-paced business world.
The Weeknights Option is the most popular of our four options and is known for its unparalleled flexibility and range of choices. You can also adjust the pacing of your classes to graduate with your MBA degree in as few as two years or as many as six years.
Schedule and Core Courses
- Evening MBA classes meet Monday through Thursday, 6:00 – 9:00 PM ET
- When you start the program, you will select either a Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday schedule and be placed in a Cohort (Block), typically of about 50 –60 students, who all take classes on that same schedule.
- After two semesters, you can switch part-time MBA program options and change your pace of study if needed.
- Summer is taught in two six-week semesters; each class meets twice per week.
- Students in our Weeknights Option may also be able to take advantage of some of our online elective courses and modular elective offerings from the Online/Modular part-time MBA option, depending on space and availability.
- Faculty members host weekly office hours outside of the regular schedule, and many record videos of their lectures to be available for remote viewing after class, providing even more flexibility for working professionals.
Please note:
- Langone Part-time MBA students must satisfy the Leadership in Organizations requirement in their first semester in the MBA program. There will not be an opportunity to take this course after the first semester.
- Students are not permitted to register for electives during their first two semesters in the MBA program. Any Basic Core course in which a student establishes proficiency must be replaced by a Stern Core course.
- Most electives have Core courses as pre- or co-requisites. If you wish to take an elective for which a certain Core course is a pre- or co-requisite, you will need to complete or establish proficiency in that Core course.
In addition to the Weeknights Option, the Part-time MBA program has three other scheduling options: Accelerated Two-Year Option, Saturday Option, and Online/Modular Option.
Sample Schedule
First Year
| Sessions | Courses | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| September | LAB Orientation Strategic Communication | Required 1.5 Credits |
| Fall September – December | Leadership in Organizations Statistics and Data Analysis | 3 Credits 3 Credits |
| Winter (Intensive) January – February | Collaboration, Conflict and Negotiation Professional Responsibility | 1.5 Credits 1.5 Credits |
| Spring February – May | Firms and Markets Financial Accounting and Reporting | 3 Credits 3 Credits |
| Summer 1 May – June | Marketing | 3 Credits |
| Summer 2 July – August | Foundations of Finance | 3 Credits |
Second Year
| Sessions | Courses | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Intensive August - September | Strategy I Strategy II | 1.5 Credits 1.5 Credits |
| Fall September – December | The Global Economy Operations Management | 3 Credits 3 Credits |
| Winter (Intensive) January – February | Elective | 1.5 Credits |
| Spring February – May | Electives | 7.5 Credits |
| Summer 1 May – June | Electives | 6 Credits |
| Summer 2 July – August | Electives | 3 Credits |
Third Year
| Sessions | Courses | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Intensive Early September | Elective | 3.0 Credits |
| Fall September – December | Electives | 6 Credits |
| Winter (Intensive) January – February | Electives | 1.5 Credits |
Notes:
- The schedules presented here are for those starting the program in Spring 2025. These sample schedules are slightly different than those for students who started the program during prior semesters.
- Students can start in either the Fall or Spring Semester.
- The program is flexible and can be done in 2 – 6 years. Most students complete the program in about 3 years. Students in the Saturday and Online/Modular options would likely have to take weeknight courses in person in NYC to complete the program in less than 3 years.
- You have six years to complete your MBA program.
View the academic calendar here.
Please reach out to sternmba@stern.nyu.edu with any questions.
Why Stern?
- Top Evening MBA: U.S. News & World Report ranks NYU Stern #4 in Part-time MBA.
- Built around you: Evening MBA classes are held Monday through Thursday from 6:00 - 9:00 PM ET.
- Fast-track your degree completion time: Graduate with your MBA in as little as 2 years.
- Maximize your earning power: Our graduates see an average salary increase of of 56% by the end of the program. Visit the NYU Stern Return on Investment page to learn more about the statistics, calculations, and assumptions.
- Gain expertise in the topics that interest you most: Enhance your leadership skills and select up to three areas from 27 specializations, and choose from 200+ electives depending on which program option you select.
- Unparalleled alumni network: Get access to the largest alumni community of any top business school and develop life-long relationships.
- Career services for life: Our services don't end when you graduate. We support our graduates with an array of career services, including career coaching, professional development events, job postings, connections to top companies, and more.
- Top-Tier Curriculum: Prepare for career success and learn from our distinguished faculty. Your professors are world-class industry experts and thought leaders bringing innovation and real-world insights into the classroom, teaching the same curriculum in the part-time evening MBA program as our Full-time MBA program.
- Immersion Experience: Alumni consistently cite the on-campus orientation in New York City, called Langone LAB, as a favorite experience in the program. Kick off your studies, meet your classmates, attend workshops, and learn about important resources to set yourself up for success.
Admissions Process and Requirements
You declare your program option during the application process, and our admissions committee evaluates applications holistically. Visit our Admissions page for more information about our admission process and requirements, test waivers, test scores, and class profile highlights such as average GRE scores, GMAT score, GPA, years of work experience, and more.
Application Deadlines
We have two admission cycles each year. Most applicants apply to start in the Fall semester or Spring semester. Visit our Application Deadlines & Process page for more information on applying, and join our next cohort of game-changers.
International Students
International students are required to complete an International Student Supplement with information regarding visa status and a permanent foreign address. This information does not affect your admission to NYU Stern.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Evening MBA programs often offer flexible options, online courses, and other online offerings to enable you to continue working while earning your MBA degree. Taught in the evening, NYU Stern’s Weeknights Option is ideal for professionals seeking a part-time MBA from a top-ranked program, combining academic excellence with the flexibility to continue advancing their careers.
Yes, earning an evening MBA can be worth it to increase your salary, boost your resume, advance your career, and network with influential peers and industry leaders. U.S. News & World Report ranks NYU Stern #4 in Part-time MBA. Our graduates see a 56% average salary increase by the end of the program and have lifetime access to MBA elective courses, tuition-free and discounted executive education courses, careers services, access to industry-leading faculty, and the largest alumni community of any top business school. Visit the NYU Stern Return on Investment page to learn more about the statistics, calculations, and assumptions.
The duration of an evening MBA varies based on its structure, how many courses you take per semester, and your other responsibilities. Our Weeknights Option can be completed in 2 – 6 years. A student can customize their path and adjust their speed to completion.
A full-time MBA program is designed for people who wish to leave the workforce for two years to fully focus on their MBA. They typically take classes during the day, and many are seeking to make a significant career transition. In contrast, an evening MBA is designed for working professionals seeking to gain the knowledge of an MBA to help them advance along their current career path while still continuing to work.
Completing an evening MBA program can help you facilitate a future career change. Many professionals have used the knowledge and network from their part-time MBA programs to further their careers.
It depends on your goals. A part-time MBA, like our Weeknights Option, gives students the flexibility to take classes at night. This is ideal for people who want to elevate their careers without leaving the workforce. Alternatively, full-time MBA programs often have more rigid schedules that require you to leave the workforce and devote yourself to the degree program.