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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

Approx. $24k total tuition

$347 per credit hour

Admissions

There are two ways to gain admission to the iMBA program. You may apply online with your completed application materials, as detailed below. Or if you're concerned your profile might not be strong enough to gain admission, you can apply to the program through the Performance-based Admissions Track (PAT)—a first-of-its-kind pathway into the iMBA program. If you earn a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in your first three courses in the PAT, including a B or better in at least two of three courses, you will be admitted to the degree program.

Upcoming Deadlines

Summer/Fall 2025 Deadlines:

  • Summer Deadline: March 6, 2025
  • Fall Priority 1 Deadline: April 3, 2025
  • Fall Priority 2 Deadline: May 1, 2025
  • Fall Final Deadline (August start): June 5, 2025
  • Fall Final Deadline (October start): August 7, 2025

Upcoming Events:

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

Summer/Fall 2025 Deadlines:

  • Summer Deadline: March 6, 2025
  • Fall Priority 1 Deadline: April 3, 2025
  • Fall Priority 2 Deadline: May 1, 2025
  • Fall Final Deadline (August start): June 5, 2025
  • Fall Final Deadline (October start): August 7, 2025

Upcoming Events:

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

Final Spring Deadline: February 6

Start your application for a March start or request more information.