Master of Business Administration

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Master of Business Administration

Illinois Institute of Technology

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Accredited degree (100% online)

Offered by Illinois Institute of Technology, Stuart School of Business.

No application required

Degree admission is entirely performance-based. Bachelor's degree is required.

12 to 24 months

36 credit hours of graduate coursework

Approx. $417 USD per credit

About $417 x 36 credits = $15,000, with pay-as-you-go tuition for each course.

Save up to $1,250

You may be eligible to have your prior learning on Coursera recognized for credit.

Enroll in a tech-focused online M.B.A. - no application required!

With this degree, you’ll be uniquely prepared for managerial roles and responsibilities in organizations and industries where technology plays an important role or could play an important role in business success.

Affordable, flexible, and simple to enroll

Earn your M.B.A. from a top-value school based in Chicago , completely online, for only $15,000. This program is designed with the working learner in mind – you can finish this degree in as little as 12 months, or take your time to finish your degree at a slower pace to fit into your schedule. 

This program also offers a unique and simple admissions process called performance-based admisions.  If you have your bachelor’s degree, simply take three introductory courses, earn a “B” or better, and you’ll be accepted into the program. Even better, those courses count toward your overall degree credit requirement of 36 credits – so only 33 credits to go! 

Illinois Tech takes pride in transforming lives and inventing the future. Through their flexible online M.B.A. program, this is achieved by making the degree significantly more affordable than the on-campus version. That said, it is important to note that the online M.B.A. is exactly the same as the one being taken by in-person Illinois Tech learners. You may also take the courses at your own pace, as you have up to six years to complete your 36-credit degree.

View your business education through the lens of tech:
You’ll complement the essential knowledge you develop by taking electives on cutting-edge topics such as artificial intelligence, data science, and cybersecurity.
Achieve an affordable online degree:
The online M.B.A. is 73% more affordable than other, similar programs. You can also save on tuition with credit for prior learning.
Create exciting new career opportunities for yourself:
This program is for you if you aim to begin or advance a management career in tech-focused companies.
Get started with no application:
Illinois Tech is making their MBA program more accessible than ever with performance-based-admissions. Simply select a course you'd like to start with, and perform in the course with a "B" or better, and you're on your way!

Admissions Information

Important Dates

Spring A - Enrollment deadline is January 28th

  • November 4, 2024: Spring A Registration
  • January 13, 2025: Spring A courses begin
  • January 28, 2025: Last day to register for Spring A Courses
  • February 17, 2025: Last day to upgrade open content for credit for Spring A
  • March 7,2025: Last day of Spring A courses

Spring B - Enrollment deadline is March 31st

  • November 4, 2024: Spring B Registration
  • March 10, 2025: Spring B courses begin
  • March 31, 2025: Last day to register for Spring B Courses
  • April 21, 2025: Last day to upgrade open content for credit for Spring B
  • May 9,2025: Last day of Spring B courses

Upcoming Events

Stay tuned!

Additional Resources

Illinois Tech Academic Calendar

Course Offerings by Session

PBA Quick Start Guide

Get started today!

Enroll in your first course or request more information.

Enroll now

Accredited degree (100% online)

Offered by Illinois Institute of Technology, Stuart School of Business.

No application required

Degree admission is entirely performance-based. Bachelor's degree is required.

12 to 24 months

36 credit hours of graduate coursework

Approx. $417 USD per credit

About $417 x 36 credits = $15,000, with pay-as-you-go tuition for each course.

Save up to $1,250

You may be eligible to have your prior learning on Coursera recognized for credit.

Accredited degree (100% online)

Offered by Illinois Institute of Technology, Stuart School of Business.

No application required

Degree admission is entirely performance-based. Bachelor's degree is required.

Enroll in a tech-focused online M.B.A. - no application required!

With this degree, you’ll be uniquely prepared for managerial roles and responsibilities in organizations and industries where technology plays an important role or could play an important role in business success.

Affordable, flexible, and simple to enroll

Earn your M.B.A. from a top-value school based in Chicago , completely online, for only $15,000. This program is designed with the working learner in mind – you can finish this degree in as little as 12 months, or take your time to finish your degree at a slower pace to fit into your schedule. 

This program also offers a unique and simple admissions process called performance-based admisions.  If you have your bachelor’s degree, simply take three introductory courses, earn a “B” or better, and you’ll be accepted into the program. Even better, those courses count toward your overall degree credit requirement of 36 credits – so only 33 credits to go! 

Illinois Tech takes pride in transforming lives and inventing the future. Through their flexible online M.B.A. program, this is achieved by making the degree significantly more affordable than the on-campus version. That said, it is important to note that the online M.B.A. is exactly the same as the one being taken by in-person Illinois Tech learners. You may also take the courses at your own pace, as you have up to six years to complete your 36-credit degree.

View your business education through the lens of tech:
You’ll complement the essential knowledge you develop by taking electives on cutting-edge topics such as artificial intelligence, data science, and cybersecurity.
Achieve an affordable online degree:
The online M.B.A. is 73% more affordable than other, similar programs. You can also save on tuition with credit for prior learning.
Create exciting new career opportunities for yourself:
This program is for you if you aim to begin or advance a management career in tech-focused companies.
Get started with no application:
Illinois Tech is making their MBA program more accessible than ever with performance-based-admissions. Simply select a course you'd like to start with, and perform in the course with a "B" or better, and you're on your way!

Admissions Information

Important Dates

Spring A - Enrollment deadline is January 28th

  • November 4, 2024: Spring A Registration
  • January 13, 2025: Spring A courses begin
  • January 28, 2025: Last day to register for Spring A Courses
  • February 17, 2025: Last day to upgrade open content for credit for Spring A
  • March 7,2025: Last day of Spring A courses

Spring B - Enrollment deadline is March 31st

  • November 4, 2024: Spring B Registration
  • March 10, 2025: Spring B courses begin
  • March 31, 2025: Last day to register for Spring B Courses
  • April 21, 2025: Last day to upgrade open content for credit for Spring B
  • May 9,2025: Last day of Spring B courses

Upcoming Events

Stay tuned!

Additional Resources

Illinois Tech Academic Calendar

Course Offerings by Session

PBA Quick Start Guide

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Performance-Based Admissions

This inclusive program welcomes learners from all walks of life. The performance-based admissions process serves capable learners who are ready to start their next educational journey without tests, application fees, or other hurdles. Complete three short courses (Competitive Strategy, Managerial Economics: Buyer and Seller Behavior, and Mastering Excel Essentials to Enhance Business Value) with at least a B in each course, provide proof of your bachelor's degree, and you’ll be accepted to the program.

Learn more about the admissions process

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  • $15,000 USD tuition total Competitive pricing with flexible options.
  • Pay-as-you-go tuition Work at your own pace and pay for courses one-at-a-time.
  • Financial aid opportunities Illinois Tech encourages you to seek tuition reimbursement through your employer.

Move your career forward

The Innovation and Entrepreneurship programs will prepare you for working at this influential level. Your skills, knowledge and mindset will allow you to unearth enormous value for others, and become an unrivaled asset for any management team.

This program is the ideal qualification for:

  • Entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs
  • Professionals looking to increase their career and earning potential
  • Business leaders looking to foster an innovation culture and break down company silos
  • Aspiring company founders, innovation consultants and business development managers.

MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship

A comprehensive 24-month program where you’ll learn to identify and develop high-potential opportunities, lead business development, drive product innovation, and launch commercial ventures

Through hands-on opportunities, including pitch training and business games, you’ll master applied skills in business development, product innovation and entrepreneurship.

This program is geared towards those who want to start their own business or understand the best techniques for advancing innovation in any organization.

Executive MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship

A streamlined 18-month program for business leaders and entrepreneurs to consolidate their skills and experience with intensive coaching and tuition in business innovation

Team Project - mentored by business leaders, you’ll work together to create a startup suitable for further development and investment (a third of the initial cohort’s capstone projects are now real-life innovative start-ups)

As a senior professional and experienced entrepreneur looking to launch new ventures or take your career in a new direction, you will gain a wider range of expertise and perspective through this program.

Build toward a degree

When you complete these programs, you may have learning recognized for credit toward this degree, if you are admitted and enroll.¹

¹Successful application and enrollment are required. Eligibility requirements apply. Each institution determines the number of credits recognized by completing this content that may count towards degree requirements, considering any existing credits you may have. Click on a specific course for more information.

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Frequently asked questions

Yes, it is accredited by the AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), which is the world’s leading accreditation body for business schools.

Yes, learners can enroll in stackable open content to experience the content in the pathway courses. Find a course here!

Up to 12 credits a semester.