Trott Business Program
About the Program
- The Trott Business Program is a selective program that prepares UChicago students for successful careers in business
- Trott members secure job and internship opportunities with top firms such as Amazon, Bain & Co., Bank of America, BCG, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, McKinsey & Co., and Morgan Stanley
Trott Business Program Curriculum
The program prepares students for success with a holistic curriculum that includes:
- “Business core” workshops covering key skills such as Excel, networking, and financial statement analysis along with industry case study exercises
- Specialized industry tracks including Banking/Private Equity, Sales & Trading, Consulting, Corporate Strategy, Marketing & Consumer Insights, and Real Estate
- MBA-level coursework at the world-renowned Chicago Booth School of Business
Two Options to Apply
Class of 2028 students will have two options for when to apply to the Trott Business Program:
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Option 1: Start Program in Spring Quarter 2025
- This application cycle has closed
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Option 2: Start Program in Fall Quarter 2025
- June 27: applications close
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Application form including written responses
- Resume (one-page, PDF)
- Unofficial transcript
- Recorded interview on Big Interview
- See attachment for a detailed overview of the application process.
Which Application Cycle Should I Choose?
- You can choose whichever is most convenient for you!
- The March application could be a great fit if you’re eager to get started:
- Class of 2028 students admitted in March will begin the program in Spring Quarter 2025
- The June application could be a great fit if you want to take your time on your application and focus on finishing the year strong:
- Class of 2028 students admitted in June will begin the program in Fall 2025
Application Eligibility
- Current first-year (expected graduation June 2028)
- All majors welcome
- 3.0 cumulative GPA
- Commitment to being available on Wednesdays from 5:00pm-7:00pm for required weekly workshops
Interested in Quantitative Finance? Apply for the Financial Markets Program
- The Financial Markets Program (FM) is a selective program that prepares UChicago students for quantitative finance careers such as trading, financial modeling, or quantitative analysis.
- Students may apply to both Trott and FM but will only be accepted into one.
- FM application timeline: the application deadlines are the same as the Trott Business Program
Questions? Contact Nancy Schaller at nschaller@uchicago.edu. We look forward to receiving your application!