Gies College of Business currently offers an online degree program leading to the Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) The residential MBA and Professional MBA programs are no longer accepting applications. The MBA requires 72 hours of credit.
The Online MBA (iMBA) features a flexible program format. During each course, virtual study teams are created that are designed to draw upon the diverse academic and professional backgrounds of the class. The iMBA caters to a segment of the population that values mobility, convenience, and believes that online programs better fit their learning styles and life circumstances.
Admission
Applicants to the Online MBA (iMBA) program must have completed an undergraduate degree and have a minimum of 3 years full-time, rich work experience. Two letters of recommendation and essays are also required. Applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOFEL) or the IELTS.
Scholarships/Financial Aid
Scholarships are generally not available for the iMBA.
for the Master of Business Administration in Business Administration (online)
The goal for the iMBA program at Illinois is to deliver a high-quality program that is accessible to global audiences. A mirror of the EMBA curriculum, the online MBA (iMBA) uses a flexible program format. During each iMBA course, virtual study teams are created that are designed to draw upon the diverse academic and professional backgrounds of the class. The program caters to a segment of the population that values mobility, convenience, and believes that the online programs better fit their learning styles and life circumstances.
For additional details and requirements refer to the department's curriculum overview and the Graduate College Handbook.