Baumhart Scholars MBA
Baumhart Scholars MBA
We prepare leaders from the for-profit, non-profit, and government sectors to thrive at the intersection of profit and purpose.
Baumhart Scholars is a highly selective, cohort-based MBA for working professionals ready to accelerate their careers and impact within a community of changemakers. The Baumhart Center is pleased to run the MBA with Loyola’s Quinlan School of Business.
Looking Ahead to the Next Cohort
The next Baumhart Scholars MBA cohort begins in August 2027. Applicants submit one application by whichever deadline best fits their timeline: January 31, March 31, or May 31, 2027.
Meet our Alumni
See how Baumhart Scholars alumni are putting their MBA experience into action by advancing their careers, leading across sectors, and creating impact in their organizations and communities.
CHOOSE YOUR NEXT STEP
Whether you’re ready to apply, still exploring your MBA options, or wondering if the Baumhart Scholars MBA is the right fit for your goals, we’re here to help you take the next step.
Explore the Baumhart Scholars MBA
Learn more about the program’s curriculum, admissions process, scholarship support, and student experience.
Connect With Baumhart
Have questions or want a firsthand perspective? Contact a Baumhart staff member or schedule a conversation with Luna, a Baumhart Scholars graduate.
Ready to apply?
Take the next step toward joining the Baumhart Scholars MBA program by starting your application.
We invite you to join this unique, transformative program.
Hear how the Baumhart Scholars MBA empowers working professionals to advance their careers while making a meaningful social impact.
What Baumhart Scholars Take With Them
From practical business skills to a deeper sense of purpose, Baumhart Scholars carry the experience into their careers, communities, and leadership long after graduation. Meet the full network of Baumhart Scholars.
Skills for Impact
Fionna Millett, South Pole
“The Baumhart Scholars MBA gave me the leadership skills and business acumen to more effectively advocate for climate solutions—and a supportive, ambitious circle of peers and mentors who continue to lift me up well after graduation.”
Lead With Purpose
Kevin Golden, Christ the King Jesuit College Prep
“This is an MBA program that requires and rewards a full heart. It challenges you to bring your values, your purpose, and your commitment to making a difference into the classroom and into your leadership.”
A Different Kind of MBA
Lauren Knight, Bel
“Getting an MBA was never on my bingo card, but I was won over by Baumhart’s focus on impact. The community is a treasure—passionate people from all kinds of backgrounds who want to bring better to life.”
The Power of People
Bridget Carney, Feeding America
“I pursued the program to gain hard skills, business acumen and strategic leadership—and I did. But the power comes from the people. My cohort taught me how to be an empathetic leader, a curious human and a better version of myself.”
Scholar Benefits
Impact-driven curriculum that builds exemplary business skills and advanced leadership capabilities aligned with social and environmental impact.
Individualized mentorship from professionals at the forefront of integrating business strategy and social purpose.
Exceptional networks of ambitious executives committed to marrying profit and purpose.
Every scholar receives a $20,000 scholarship applied directly to tuition, recognizing their commitment to using their MBA to advance the greater good.