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
Careers
In this program, you can prepare for a thriving career. A survey of 2023 iMBA graduates showed that 65 percent had received a promotion, job offer, or accepted a new position during their time in the iMBA program. Graduates also saw their pay increase by an average of 25 percent during the course of their studies.
Below are a few highlights of how you can advance your career with the iMBA program.
Job-relevant curriculum
Connect with alumni around the globe
A degree hiring managers values
MBA Program Of The Year For 2022
Fall 2025 Deadlines:
- 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:
- Mock Class | March 12, 2025 at 6 PM CT - Register here
- LinkedIn Live with Gies Online | March 20, 2025 at 12 PM CT - Register here
- iDegrees Program Webinar | March 22, 2025 at 9 AM CT - Register here
Have questions? Please contact Gies College of Business at giesonline@illinois.edu or attend an upcoming event.
Advance your career in Business
- Gain leadership skills as you learn to improve existing processes and learn to develop and implement a vision for your future career.
- Courses are grouped into specializations, structured so that you learn skills in combinations that mirror how you’ll actually use them on the job.
- Graduates of the iMBA program become one of over 800,000 global alumni in the Illinois network.
Advance your career
25% average salary growth
At a time when a 2 percent raise is often the norm, Gies iMBA graduates report an average raise of 25 percent during and immediately after their program, showcasing an instant and significant return on investment that stands out. (2023 survey)
65% received a promotion or job offer
Many business schools track job placement post-graduation. At Gies, since most iMBA students already hold jobs, we instead find out how many received a promotion or took a new job. 65% of iMBA graduates report starting a better job upon finishing, showcasing the immediate ROI of a Gies iMBA degree. (2023 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.
Make connections during and after the program
You will make important career connections as an iMBA student and graduate. The iMBA program itself has students from over 90 countries and 46 U.S. states. You’ll connect with your peers through online chats, discussion forums, and group projects, and in-person opportunities. As an alum, you’ll become one of over 500,000 global alumni in the Illinois network.