Offered by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
72 credit hours of graduate coursework
Hands-on learning from anywhere, no travel required
$347 per credit hour
With education from an Illinois MBA, you will be prepared for a variety of managerial and executive positions. Our graduates have gone on to work for Fortune 500 companies including Microsoft, Walmart, and MGM resorts. Whether your passion lies in the travel industry, engineering, or healthcare, the iMBA will set you up for success in roles across all industries and sectors.
Named the “#1 Biggest B-School Innovation of the Decade” by Poets&Quants
What’s in this degree program?
Applications for Spring A 2025 are now open.
Spring 2025 Deadlines:
Upcoming Events:
Have questions? Please contact Gies College of Business at giesonline@illinois.edu or attend an upcoming event.
Start your application or request more information.
Offered by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
72 credit hours of graduate coursework
Hands-on learning from anywhere, no travel required
$347 per credit hour
Offered by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
72 credit hours of graduate coursework
Hands-on learning from anywhere, no travel required
$347 per credit hour
With education from an Illinois MBA, you will be prepared for a variety of managerial and executive positions. Our graduates have gone on to work for Fortune 500 companies including Microsoft, Walmart, and MGM resorts. Whether your passion lies in the travel industry, engineering, or healthcare, the iMBA will set you up for success in roles across all industries and sectors.
Named the “#1 Biggest B-School Innovation of the Decade” by Poets&Quants
What’s in this degree program?
Applications for Spring A 2025 are now open.
Spring 2025 Deadlines:
Upcoming Events:
Have questions? Please contact Gies College of Business at giesonline@illinois.edu or attend an upcoming event.
iMBA graduates come from all walks of life, from all different industries and sectors. If you’re a skilled student looking to expand your knowledge base with applicable real-world experiences and can demonstrate how the iMBA from Illinois can support your professional success, you are encouraged to apply. The program is highly engaging with weekly collaborative projects to reflect a real-world experience.
The iMBA program is a fit for career advancers whether you’re looking to excel in Education, Finance, Healthcare, or Manufacturing. Ideal applicants are emerging business leaders and innovative thinkers who can contribute unique perspectives to course discussions.
iMBA courses are grouped into specializations that include readings, live lectures, hands-on projects, and more.
The program culminates in a capstone project that simulates a real-world business scenario. Courses are designed to help students apply new skills directly to their careers.
The final deadline is December 2, 2024
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Complete the course and earn transcriptable college credit which will count toward your degree learning if you are accepted into the full degree program¹
You can apply to transfer the credits earned towards your degree program after admission to the program
¹Each university determines the number of pre-approved credits that may count towards the degree requirements according to institutional policies.
These courses are part of the degree program. If you are admitted and enroll, your completed coursework may count toward your degree learning and your progress can transfer with you.¹
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Intermediate · Specialization
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Beginner · Specialization
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Beginner · Specialization
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Upon completion of the iMBA program, students receive a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Illinois.
Yes, Gies College of Business is fully accredited through AACSB.
No, the GMAT/GRE is not required for the iMBA program.
The program is 24-36 months, depending on how many courses you choose to take each session. Students can take up to 5 years to complete the degree however as long as they are making satisfactory progress.
Yes, financial aid may be available for domestic degree-seeking students. International students may seek out private- or third-party loans. All students are eligible for university payment plans that allow you to break up your tuition into monthly payments. Please keep in mind that students are only billed each semester for the classes they are enrolled in; there is no upfront payment of tuition.
No. Tuition is pay as you go, meaning you’ll only pay for your courses you are enrolled in for a term.
We need all mark-sheets and the degree certificate in both the native language and a certified English translation. If you have more questions of what is needed, please contact us at giesonline@illinois.edu.
Yes, you can get started with these open courses on Coursera to experience the iMBA curriculum.
The final deadline is December 2, 2024