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 $25k
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 Spring A 2025 are now open.
Spring 2025 Deadlines:
- Application Priority 1 Deadline: October 3, 2024
- Application Priority 2 Deadline: November 7, 2024
- Application Final Deadline: December 2, 2024
Upcoming Events:
- iDegree Workshop: Networking and Immersion Opportunities with Gies Online | December 3, 2024 at 12 pm CT - Register here
- Lunch and Learn: Gies Master's Degree Programs | December 6, 2024 at 12 pm CT - Register here
Have questions? Please contact Gies College of Business at giesonline@illinois.edu or attend an upcoming event.
Applications for Spring A 2025 are now open.
Spring 2025 Deadlines:
- Application Priority 1 Deadline: October 3, 2024
- Application Priority 2 Deadline: November 7, 2024
- Application Final Deadline: December 2, 2024
Upcoming Events:
- iDegree Workshop: Networking and Immersion Opportunities with Gies Online | December 3, 2024 at 12 pm CT - Register here
- Lunch and Learn: Gies Master's Degree Programs | December 6, 2024 at 12 pm CT - Register here
Have questions? Please contact Gies College of Business at giesonline@illinois.edu or attend an upcoming event.