Master of Business Administration (iMBA)

Final Deadline (October Start): August 7 - Apply Now!

Master of Business Administration (iMBA)

University of Illinois Gies College of Business

Accredited degree

Offered by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

24-36 months

18 courses total (dependent on specializations), 10-15 hours per week

$26,136 USD total cost

Each time you take a course, pay tuition for that course only ($363/credit)

GMAT/GRE not required

Minimum requirements of a Bachelor’s degree and 3 years working experience

100% online

Mixture of self-paced content with engaging live classroom sessions

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 the Fall 2025 cohort are open!

Final deadline (October start): August 7, 2025

Upcoming events

August 7: iDegree Webinar (iMBA) - Register here
August 12: MOOCs to Master's: How to Stack Gies Business Credentials - Register here
August 19: Mock Class: Encourage Your Customers to Make Better Decisions - Register here

Additional resources

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

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