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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 degree

Offered by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

24-36 months

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

$27,288 USD total cost

Each time you take a course, pay tuition for that course only ($379/credit) Flexible payment options available

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

Earn an MBA for a fraction of the cost of traditional programs

At $379 per credit hour, a 4-credit-hour course would cost $1,516 and a 2-credit-hour course would cost $758.

Estimated Expenses:

  • Credit hours required: 72

  • Cost per credit hour: $379

  • Total tuition: $27,288*

*Annual inflation rate adjustments to tuition possible. Additional costs for case packets may be incurred.

Affordable, high-impact education
Earn your MBA from the University of Illinois for just over $27k total, delivering global career value without the traditional cost.
Pay-as-you-go flexibility
Pay per credit hour and progress at your own pace. Whether it's full-time or part-time, experience flexibility while balancing work and life.
Employer and financial aid support
Use tuition assistance, reimbursement, or financial aid to make your investment even more manageable.
Transparent, predictable costs
Your tuition is clear and consistent, so you can plan your education investment with confidence.

Applications for the Spring A 2027 cohort are open!

  • Enrollment opens: July 6, 2026
  • Application secondary priority deadline: October 1, 2026
  • Application deadline: November 5, 2026

Upcoming events

  • September 8: iDegree Webinar: iMBA - Register here
  • September 10: Gies Online Workshop: Your Guide to the Spring 2027 Application - Register here
  • September 14: Drop-In with Gies Online: Live Office Hours - Register here

Additional resources

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

Applications for the Spring A 2027 cohort are open!

  • Enrollment opens: July 6, 2026
  • Application secondary priority deadline: October 1, 2026
  • Application deadline: November 5, 2026

Upcoming events

  • September 8: iDegree Webinar: iMBA - Register here
  • September 10: Gies Online Workshop: Your Guide to the Spring 2027 Application - Register here
  • September 14: Drop-In with Gies Online: Live Office Hours - Register here

Additional resources

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

Spring A secondary priority deadline: October 1

Don’t miss your chance to join the cohort!