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.

Our next cohort launches August 2026

Application deadlines:

- Early decision: January 31, 2026
- Round 1: March 31, 2026
- Round 2: May 31, 2026

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.

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.

Attend an Info Session

Hear directly from students, alumni, and faculty and discover how this purpose-driven MBA can shape what’s next for you. Join an in-person or online info session, attend an application overview, or watch a past session at your convenience.

Empowered by changemakers

“Because of Baumhart I have a close network of changemakers who inspire me to learn and grow for and with my community.”

Bridget Carney, Baumhart Scholars MBA, Class of 2022

Our next cohort launches August 2026

Application deadlines:

- Early decision: January 31, 2026
- Round 1: March 31, 2026
- Round 2: May 31, 2026