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Master of Business Administration (iMBA)

University of Illinois Gies College of Business logo

Master of Business Administration (iMBA)

University of Illinois Gies College of Business

Accredited diploma

Offered by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

24-36 months

72 credit hours of graduate coursework

100% online

Hands-on learning from anywhere, no travel required

Approximately $24k

Each time you take a course, pay tuition for that course only

Academics

Achieve practical business mastery and leadership vision as you build a professional network

In this program, you’ll master the skills of a lateral thinker who applies creative and abstract approaches to solving business problems.

Career-first course design
Your courses are grouped into specializations that include readings, lectures, hands-on projects, and more. Students complete 3 capstones total which simulate real-world business scenarios. Courses are designed to help you apply new skills directly to your career.
Future-forward leadership capacity
Gain leadership skills as you learn to improve existing processes. Learn to develop and implement a vision for the future. Choose courses from two out of three advanced-leadership pathways: innovation, digitalization, and globalization.
Global online classrooms & projects
You’ll unite with students from as many as 90 countries while in your iMBA live classroom sessions. Your peers bring real-time perspectives from the front lines of the business world. Faculty work with students via interactive classes, projects, and office hours.
Program length
The iMBA program is designed to be completed in 24-36 months, but students can take up to 5 years to complete the degree however as long as they are making satisfactory progress. On average, students spend 10-15 hours per week, per course and take 1-2 courses at a time.
Flexibility
You can access lectures and quizzes on demand, and schedule meetings with professors and teaching assistants (during their office hours). You can access classes from your mobile device, and download videos and readings for offline work.
Learn on mobile
Take your studies on the go with mobile-friendly learning on iOS and Android. Some assignments can’t be completed on a mobile device.

Applications for Summer & Fall 2024 are now open.

Summer 2024 Deadlines:

  • Application Deadline: April 4, 2024

Fall 2024 Deadlines:

  • Application Priority Deadlines: May 2, 2024

Have questions? Please contact Gies College of Business at giesonline@illinois.edu or attend an upcoming event.

Applications for Summer & Fall 2024 are now open.

Summer 2024 Deadlines:

  • Application Deadline: April 4, 2024

Fall 2024 Deadlines:

  • Application Priority Deadlines: May 2, 2024

Have questions? Please contact Gies College of Business at giesonline@illinois.edu or attend an upcoming event.

Gies is accepting applications for Summer 2024

The final deadline is April 4, 2024