All Kellogg courses combine theory and practice. Teaching methods include case studies, seminars, field studies, simulations and independent work. Professors are held to high standards in the classroom. Each new faculty member attends an orientation, is assigned a mentor, and is invited to a session on teaching techniques designed especially for Kellogg. New faculty members do not teach in their first quarter so that they can observe their colleagues and learn Kellogg's unique culture.
Students evaluate every class, and the evaluations are posted publicly.
Research is a vital component of Kellogg's program, and faculty members have developed ground-breaking theories in many academic fields, including marketing, banking, and game theory. Kellogg faculty members direct nine research centers , on topics ranging from ethics to banking.