Master of Business Administration (iMBA)
University of Illinois Gies College of Business
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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
Application Information
Applications for the Fall 2023 cohort are now open! Students can start classes in August or October 2023.
Have questions? Please contact Gies College of Business at giesonline@illinois.edu or attend an upcoming event.
Upskill your business leadership in the “MBA Program Of The Year For 2022”
As a student in the iMBA program, you’ll build the advanced skills needed to thrive in leadership roles while earning a top-ranked MBA degree. As a graduate, you’ll be qualified to hold a variety of managerial and executive positions. Poets&Quants, a leading authority on management education, selected the iMBA program as the 2022 MBA Program of the Year and named it the #1 Biggest B-School Innovation of the Decade.
What’s in this degree program?
Get started today
Start your application or request more information.
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
Upskill your business leadership in the “MBA Program Of The Year For 2022”
As a student in the iMBA program, you’ll build the advanced skills needed to thrive in leadership roles while earning a top-ranked MBA degree. As a graduate, you’ll be qualified to hold a variety of managerial and executive positions. Poets&Quants, a leading authority on management education, selected the iMBA program as the 2022 MBA Program of the Year and named it the #1 Biggest B-School Innovation of the Decade.
What’s in this degree program?
Application Information
Applications for the Fall 2023 cohort are now open! Students can start classes in August or October 2023.
Have questions? Please contact Gies College of Business at giesonline@illinois.edu or attend an upcoming event.
Is the iMBA program right for you?
iMBA graduates come from all walks of life, all over the world. 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. Ideal applicants are emerging business leaders and innovative thinkers who can contribute unique perspectives to course discussions.
A World-Class MBA Under $25,000
- $23,040 USD tuition total Tuition for other MBA programs can easily exceed $200,000. With the iMBA, you'll save substantially on your total cost while pursuing an MBA from a leading program.
- Pay-as-you-go You pay tuition only for courses you're enrolled in. If a scheduling conflict arises, you are free to take a term off and won’t be charged during that term.
- Financial aid & scholarships Gies College of Business and Coursera have partnered to offer a limited number of competitive scholarships covering 70% of tuition for select students. If you’re a U.S. resident, you may also qualify for student aid.
Advance your career in Business
Advance your career
22% average salary growth
With this MBA program, alumni see an average 22-percent pay increase during the course of their studies. (2021 survey)
61% received a promotion or job offer
The majority of graduates received a promotion, job offer, or accepted a new position during their time in the iMBA program. (2021 survey)
Positive recruiter outlook
Nine out of ten corporate recruiters expect the demand for business school graduates to remain high or increase in the next five years. (GMAC)
Qualify for in-demand jobs
Chief Executive
General Manager
Financial Manager
Management Analyst
Top employing corporations for professionals with business degrees are expected to grow by as much as 17% by 2031 in the U.S., according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Career-First Course Design
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.
Get a head start on your iMBA with a course, Specialization, or graduate certificate
Earn and apply credit hours toward your degree. A graduate certificate is a building block that offers you a pathway to the iMBA program while also providing job-relevant skills. Upon completion of the certificate program, you can take 12 credit hours of completed work and apply that toward your degree.
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These courses are part of this degree program. If you apply and are accepted, your coursework can count toward your degree learning and all of your progress will transfer with you.
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Frequently asked questions
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.
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