{"id":11288,"date":"2019-05-24T14:03:09","date_gmt":"2019-05-24T20:03:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/blog\/?p=11288"},"modified":"2021-11-26T06:16:15","modified_gmt":"2021-11-26T13:16:15","slug":"mba-program-best-mba-schools-for-student-parents-pursuing-their-degree","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/blog\/mba-program-best-mba-schools-for-student-parents-pursuing-their-degree\/","title":{"rendered":"MBA Program: Best MBA Schools for Student Parents Pursuing their Degree"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A requirement of most MBA programs is that students have both an undergraduate degree and work experience, typically three to five years in the industry. Therefore, most MBA students are in their late 20s, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/prepadviser.com\/mba-age-range-young-old-mba\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the average age for full-time MBA students in the U.S. is about 28 years<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Due to the timing of when students pursue an MBA, many students have spouses and\/or children while enrolled in an MBA program. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While it is fairly common to have children while pursuing a graduate degree, it can be tricky for parents to juggle family-life with school. In order to help student-parents succeed academically and fulfill their responsibilities at home, many universities offer parent support groups, day-care services, and flexible schedule options. Peterson\u2019s rounds up 20 of the best MBA programs for parents in terms of the support the university offers to student-parents.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>1. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/graduate-schools\/boston-college-000_10032341.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boston College<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Carroll School of Management<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Childcare options:<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bc.edu\/offices\/hr\/employees\/all-cc-docs.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boston College Children\u2019s Center<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provides a preschool classes to children two years and nine months old to five years old. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class flexibility: <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full-time and part-time MBA options, as well as evening, online, and hybrid classes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other resources: <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bc.edu\/bc-web\/campus-life\/diversity.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students with Kids<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> student group offers a support system for student parents.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advice from Bryan, a student-parent:<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cMake sure you have a good plan for who is going to do what. When we had our son in daycare, we always knew our roles, what the other person was doing, and when something came up, we could work with each other to find a solution. Figure out what works for you and your spouse when it comes to responsibilities. Prepping dinner and vice-versa, figuring out what works best for your situation, etc.\u201d \u2014 Bryan, Full-Time MBA Student, married with a son.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>2. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/graduate-schools\/the-university-of-iowa-000_10035499.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">University of Iowa<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Tippie College of Business<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Childcare options: <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The University of Iowa offers connections to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uiowa.edu\/family-services\/child-care-openings-among-partners\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ten campus connected childcare centers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. There are also options for back-up childcare, spring break children\u2019s camps, and summer children\u2019s camps. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uiowa.edu\/family-services\/exams-childcare\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free childcare<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is available for student parents during their exams.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class flexibility: <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The University of Iowa offers an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/tippie.uiowa.edu\/future-graduate-students\/mba-programs\/online-mba\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">online MBA program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other resources: <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uiowa.edu\/family-services\/child-care-subsidy-student\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Childcare Subsidy Program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers financial aid to students with children, and lactation rooms are available around campus.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>3. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/graduate-schools\/arizona-state-university-at-the-west-campus-w-p-carey-school-of-business-000_10050453.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arizona State University<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, W.P. Carey School of Business<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Childcare options: <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ASU offers <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/eoss.asu.edu\/students-families\/oncampus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">on and off-campus childcare options<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Financial assistance is also offered for families in need. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class flexibility: <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcarey.asu.edu\/mba-programs\/part-time\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flex MBA program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> allows you to earn your degree in two to four years through a combination of evening and online classes. Fully online courses are also available.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other resources:<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/eoss.asu.edu\/students-families\/breastfeeding\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breastfeeding Support Committee<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> works to make breastfeeding more available and comfortable for mothers on-campus. Currently, there are six designated spaces for breastfeeding.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>4. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/graduate-schools\/carnegie-mellon-university-000_10032409.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carnegie Mellon University<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Tepper School of Business<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Childcare options: <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cmu.edu\/cyert-center\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cyert Center for Early Education<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provides day care and early education at two on-campus locations. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class flexibility:<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A part-time online hybrid program is available, which allows for mainly online classes. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cmu.edu\/tepper\/programs\/mba\/program-options\/part-time-online-hybrid\/how-it-works.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access weekends<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> allow students to connect with classmates and faculty face-to-face. The part-time flex program is also available for students to combine both online and on-campus classes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other resources:<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> There are 10 lactation rooms on campus available for breastfeeding mothers. There are also organizations such as the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/GSAPartnersandFamily\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GSA Partner and Family Group<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lists.andrew.cmu.edu\/mailman\/listinfo\/gsa-parent-group\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GSA Parent Group<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to help student parents connect.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>5. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/graduate-schools\/harvard-university-harvard-business-school-masters-program-in-business-administration-000_10030485.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Harvard University<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Harvard Business School<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Childcare options: <\/span><\/i><a href=\"http:\/\/sfpchildrenscenter.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soldiers Field Park Children\u2019s Center<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is located on-campus and provides care for children two months to five years old.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class flexibility: <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/online.hbs.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online classes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are available for MBA students.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other resources:<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> There are two breastfeeding support rooms for mothers to use, as well as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hbs.edu\/mba\/student-life\/activities-government-and-clubs\/Pages\/club-details.aspx?name=crimsonparents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Crimson Parents student club<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which hosts events.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThe Crimson Parents is a great group of students and their partners. It is a wonderful resource should you choose to live on campus, particularly if you have a partner who will be at home during the week with your little one.\u201d \u2014 Katie Colgary, Harvard Business School student, married with a son.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>6. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/graduate-schools\/university-of-california-los-angeles-ucla-anderson-school-of-management-000_10013948.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">University of California, Los Angeles<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Anderson School of Management<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Childcare options: <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The UCLA <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ece.ucla.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Early Care and Education<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> center provides childcare to staff and students. Graduate students may qualify for childcare reimbursement through the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/grad.ucla.edu\/funding\/working-at-ucla\/childcare-reimbursement-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">childcare reimbursement program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class flexibility: <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only four campus visits per quarter are required when participating in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.anderson.ucla.edu\/degrees\/fully-employed-mba\/flexible-options\/femba-flex\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FEMBA Flex Program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at UCLA. Otherwise, students can earn the MBA almost entirely online.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other resources: <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swd.ucla.edu\/Resources\/Student-Resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students with Dependents<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> program supports expecting or parenting students in various ways, including with healthcare, childcare, social services, and academic resources.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>7. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/graduate-schools\/university-of-massachusetts-amherst-000_10029258.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">University of Massachusetts, Amherst<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Isenberg School of Management<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Childcare options:<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umass.edu\/ceec\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Center for Early Education and Care<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provides daycare and preschool classes to children aged 15 months to five years old.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class flexibility:<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The University of Massachusetts offers an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.isenberg.umass.edu\/programs\/masters\/MBA\/online\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">online MBA program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other resources: <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umass.edu\/uww\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">University Without Walls<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> program allows student parents to earn their degree at a reduced tuition rate. The program also puts on several events for non-traditional students.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>8. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/graduate-schools\/university-of-washington-000_10029755.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">University of Washington<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Foster School of Business<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Childcare options:<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> There are four on-campus <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/child-care\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">children\u2019s care centers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at the University of Washington. Students are also given enrollment priority at nearby preschools. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class flexibility: <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/foster.uw.edu\/academics\/degree-programs\/hybrid-mba\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hybrid-formatted classes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are available. Students complete work mainly online, but participate in a three to five day on-campus session each quarter. There is also a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/foster.uw.edu\/academics\/degree-programs\/work-compatible-mba-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work-Compatible MBA program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/foster.uw.edu\/academics\/degree-programs\/evening-mba\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Evening MBA program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other resources:<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> There are several breastfeeding stations across campus, as well as the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peps.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Program for Early Parent Support<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which helps student parents connect with other student parents.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWhen I came across the hybrid format that I came across at UW, it seemed like such a great opportunity for me&#8230;I really wanted to go back to school I wanted to get this education. Finally there was a format and an opportunity that fit my really busy life. I have kids, I have a full time job, and suddenly I had the opportunity where I could still fit in all these other things that are required of my schedule, and also be able to go to school.\u201d \u2014 Jessie Salchert, Hybrid MBA Student at the Foster School of Business<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>9. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/graduate-schools\/appalachian-state-university-cratis-d-williams-graduate-school-program-in-business-administration-000_10045050.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Appalachian State University<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Walker College of Business<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Childcare options: <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Appalachian State University <\/span>Child Development Center<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provides childcare for student parents, and continues to operate during academic breaks for working parents. The center can be reached via the university\u2019s bus system, and payment plans are income-based.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class flexibility: <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An MBA student may pursue their degree <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/business.appstate.edu\/programs\/graduate-programs\/mba-program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">full-time, part-time, or online<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>10. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/graduate-schools\/la-salle-university-000_10027351.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">La Salle University School of Business<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Childcare options: <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coraservices.org\/services\/early-childhood\/early-years-at-lasalle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CORA\u2019s Early Years La Salle<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provides daycare and preschool in partnership with the university. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class flexibility: <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lasalle.edu\/business\/programs\/mba\/part-time-hybrid-mba\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">La Salle University Part-time hybrid MBA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> program is a true hybrid, as each class is 50 percent online and 50 percent in-person.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other resources: <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pregnantoncampus.studentsforlife.org\/campus\/lasalle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pregnant On Campus Initiative<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provides resources and support to expecting parents and parents, including clothing and food assistance, counseling, and peer-to-peer support.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>11. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/graduate-schools\/oregon-state-university-000_10031354.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oregon State University College of Business<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Childcare options: <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/familyresources.oregonstate.edu\/child-care-centers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">four centers available for childcare<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for students and university staff and faculty. There is also a free short-term daycare center on-campus. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class flexibility: <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mba.oregonstate.edu\/program-group\/portland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hybrid MBA program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is offered at both the Bend and Portland Oregon State University locations. In-person classes are held in the evenings or on weekends.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other resources: <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/familyresources.oregonstate.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Family Resource Center<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provides a space for families as well as numerous resources, including lactation rooms, laundry facilities, and information about financial aid resources.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>12. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/graduate-schools\/augusta-state-university-hull-college-of-business-000_10045077.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Augusta State University<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Hull College of Business<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Childcare options: <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Augusta University <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.augusta.edu\/about\/services\/view.php?id=15\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Child Care Center<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers care for children of students and university staff and faculty. The center takes care of children six weeks old to four years old. Older children can also receive care during academic breaks and holidays.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class flexibility:<\/span><\/i> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.augusta.edu\/hull\/mba\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hybrid, weekend, and online courses<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are available for students pursuing an MBA.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>13. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/graduate-schools\/texas-womans-university-000_10035394.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Texas Woman\u2019s University College of Business<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Childcare options: <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twu.edu\/care\/family\/child-care\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Campus Alliance for Resource Education<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> office provides resources for students seeking childcare, by helping them locate nearby daycare facilities. The university provides an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.twu.edu\/housing\/family-housing\/school-age-childrens-enrichment-program-the-clubhouse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">after-school program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for children five years old and older.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class flexibility: <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Texas Woman\u2019s University offers <\/span>hybrid programs<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to MBA students at all three campus locations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other resources: <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pioneerengage.twu.edu\/organization\/spark\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Student Pioneers Also Raising Kids<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (SPARK) program provides resources for mothers to learn about financial aid and other support programs. This program also connects mothers to other mothers. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2>14. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/graduate-schools\/university-of-illinois-at-chicago-000_10035497.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">University of Illinois, Chicago<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, UIC Liautaud Graduate School of Business<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Childcare options: <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/childrenscenter.uic.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Children\u2019s Center at the University of Illinois, Chicago<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provides early childhood education to children of preschool age. The center does not accept children younger than two years old.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class flexibility: <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MBA students have the option to participate in a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/business.uic.edu\/graduate-programs\/graduate-degrees\/master-business-administration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">weekend MBA program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, meeting on Saturdays, or a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/business.uic.edu\/graduate-programs\/graduate-degrees\/master-business-administration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">flexible MBA program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where students take classes at night, online, or on Saturdays.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWorking full-time and going to business school, while taking care of a baby was a bold move. UIC worked with me and let me take time off from my studies without penalty. I also benefited from its flexible program which allowed me to take classes at the times best for my family. One tip I would give everyone in a similar situation is to take advantage of the large pool of potential babysitters you can find on a college campus.\u201d \u2014 Elizabeth Barry, Director of Marketing at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Peterson\u2019s<\/a> and graduate MBA from the University of Illinois, Chicago.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>15. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/graduate-schools\/kent-state-university-000_10027329.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kent State University<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, College of Business Administration<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Childcare options: <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.edu\/ehhs\/centers\/cdc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kent State University Child Development Center<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an on-campus childcare center that cares for children 18 months to six years old.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class flexibility: <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.edu\/business\/onlinemba\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">online degree program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is offered to MBA students.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other resources: <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The university&#8217;s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.edu\/cavs\/single-parents-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Literacy and Independence for Family Education<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> program provides resources like academic and family assistance, as well as parent workshops and information about scholarships for student parents. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2>16. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/graduate-schools\/eastern-michigan-university-000_10026706.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eastern Michigan University College of Business<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Childcare options: <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.emich.edu\/childrensinstitute\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Children\u2019s Institute<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at Eastern Michigan University provides on-campus childcare for children 18 months to six years old.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class flexibility: <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MBA degree courses are offered <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.emich.edu\/cob\/programs\/mba\/program-information\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">online and in hybrid format<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other resources: <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.emich.edu\/dcr\/plan\/factor7.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keys to Degrees<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> program provides support for student parents to complete their degree while balancing a family. Fellow students participate in a babysitting cooperative and provide support to each other. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2>17. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/graduate-schools\/university-of-minnesota-twin-cities-campus-000_10029267.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">University of Minnesota<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Carlson School of Management<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Childcare options: <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The University of Minnesota <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cehd.umn.edu\/childdevelopmentcenter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Childcare Development Center<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers childcare for children zero to three years old.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class flexibility: <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full-time, part-time, and online <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/carlsonschool.umn.edu\/degrees\/master-business-administration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MBA degree options<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are available.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other Resources: <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The University of Minnesota offers <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/housing.umn.edu\/family\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">two residential apartment buildings<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for students with families.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>18. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/graduate-schools\/university-of-florida-000_10013443.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">University of Florida<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Warrington College of Business<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Childcare options: <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/babygator.ufl.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Baby Gators<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> program at the University of Florida provides childcare and early education to children six weeks to five years old.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class flexibility: <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/warrington.ufl.edu\/mba\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online and weekend<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> course options are available to MBA students.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other resources: <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Student housing is available to students with families.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>19. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/graduate-schools\/american-university-kogod-school-of-business-000_10045036.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American University<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Kogod School of Business<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Childcare options: <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.american.edu\/hr\/cdc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Child Development Center<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provides childcare and education for children aged two to six years old.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class flexibility: <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American University offers an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.american.edu\/kogod\/graduate\/mba\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">online degree program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for MBA students.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>20. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/graduate-schools\/the-university-of-tennessee-at-martin-000_10029728.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">University of Tennessee, Martin College of Business and Global Affairs<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Childcare options: <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is an on-campus <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.utm.edu\/departments\/special_collections\/college_history\/childcen.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children\u2019s Center<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for student parents to utilize for childcare, conveniently located near the library.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class flexibility:<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The University of Tennessee, Martin also offers a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.utm.edu\/departments\/mba\/mba.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hybrid MBA program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> which mixes online courses with five UTM visits.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A requirement of most MBA programs is that students have both an undergraduate degree and work experience, typically three to five years in the industry. 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