Master of Science in Management (iMSM)
Master of Science in Management (iMSM)
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Accredited degree
Offered by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
12-24 months
9 courses total, 10-15 hours per week
$13,644 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
100% online
Mixture of self-paced content with engaging live classroom sessions
Master the fundamentals of business and fast-track your path to leadership
As an iMSM student, you will take a series of fundamental management classes covering subjects such as leadership and teams, marketing management, strategic management, and process management, as well as foundational classes in accounting and finance. You will then have the opportunity to customize your degree by taking elective courses focused on business value and project management, global business challenges, or business data management and communication.
iMSM students earn the same education and learn from the same top faculty as on-campus students. Achieve fundamental business knowledge, gain lifelong leadership skills, and build a global network as you work alongside fellow students and faculty.
The iMSM, which is open to students from any undergraduate major, continues the Gies Business tradition of building highly engaging, flexible online programs. The Gies approach offers innovations unique to online learning. Curriculum, content delivery, and engagement are tailored for maximum positive impact for students in ways that go well beyond simply moving an existing residential program online. The hallmarks of Gies’ online programs are highly engaging online classrooms and skilled, experienced faculty who deliver leading-edge course material.
What sets this program apart?
Practical, industry-ready management skills
Flexible, interdisciplinary study
Customizable, specialization-driven learning
Learn from collaborative experts
Earn a fully accredited university credential
A fully supported learning experience
Applications for the Fall A cohort are open!
- Priority deadline: May 7, 2026
- Application deadline: June 4, 2026
Upcoming events
- May 5: Gies Online Applicant Office Hours - Register here
- May 7: iDegree Workshop: Networking and Immersion Opportunities within Gies Online - Register here
- May 12: iDegree Webinar: iMSM - Register here
Additional resources
Questions? Please contact Gies College of Business at giesonline@illinois.edu or attend an upcoming event.
Fall A cohort priority deadline: May 7
Start your application or request more information.
Accredited degree
Offered by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
12-24 months
9 courses total, 10-15 hours per week
$13,644 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
100% online
Mixture of self-paced content with engaging live classroom sessions
Accredited degree
Offered by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
12-24 months
9 courses total, 10-15 hours per week
Master the fundamentals of business and fast-track your path to leadership
As an iMSM student, you will take a series of fundamental management classes covering subjects such as leadership and teams, marketing management, strategic management, and process management, as well as foundational classes in accounting and finance. You will then have the opportunity to customize your degree by taking elective courses focused on business value and project management, global business challenges, or business data management and communication.
iMSM students earn the same education and learn from the same top faculty as on-campus students. Achieve fundamental business knowledge, gain lifelong leadership skills, and build a global network as you work alongside fellow students and faculty.
The iMSM, which is open to students from any undergraduate major, continues the Gies Business tradition of building highly engaging, flexible online programs. The Gies approach offers innovations unique to online learning. Curriculum, content delivery, and engagement are tailored for maximum positive impact for students in ways that go well beyond simply moving an existing residential program online. The hallmarks of Gies’ online programs are highly engaging online classrooms and skilled, experienced faculty who deliver leading-edge course material.
What sets this program apart?
Practical, industry-ready management skills
Flexible, interdisciplinary study
Customizable, specialization-driven learning
Learn from collaborative experts
Earn a fully accredited university credential
A fully supported learning experience
Applications for the Fall A cohort are open!
- Priority deadline: May 7, 2026
- Application deadline: June 4, 2026
Upcoming events
- May 5: Gies Online Applicant Office Hours - Register here
- May 7: iDegree Workshop: Networking and Immersion Opportunities within Gies Online - Register here
- May 12: iDegree Webinar: iMSM - Register here
Additional resources
Questions? Please contact Gies College of Business at giesonline@illinois.edu or attend an upcoming event.
Build toward a degree at your own pace
Not sure if you’re ready to begin earning your degree? Start making progress by taking eligible content that aligns with your goals and interests. Gain in-demand skills while building towards a degree.
These are some of the courses and specializations that are part of the degree program. If you are admitted and enroll, your completed coursework may count toward your degree learning and your progress can transfer with you.
*Successful application and enrollment are required. Eligibility requirements apply. Each institution determines the number of credits recognized by completing this content that may count towards degree requirements, considering any existing credits you may have. Click on a specific course for more information.
Affordable Master's Degree In One Year
$13,644 USD tuition total
Earn a degree from a top-tier university with the option to later stack into the iMBA.Pay-as-you-go
You pay tuition only for courses you're enrolled in. If a scheduling conflict arises, you are free to take a term off and won’t be charged during that term.Financial aid & scholarships
Gies College of Business and Coursera have partnered to offer a limited number of competitive scholarships covering 70% of tuition for select students. If you’re a U.S. resident, you may also qualify for student aid.
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Stack your way to an MBA.
Your work in the Master's of Management can stack directly into the iMBA. Upon completion, you'll be eligible to apply all 36 credit hours to the 72-credit-hour iMBA, allowing you to continue building on the knowledge you already gained in the iMSM.
Depending on your career goals, you can continue learning and transition into the iMBA, or you can return at a later time to advance your education. The program's stackability empowers you to grow and build on critical business skills anywhere in your career journey.
Fall A priority deadline: May 7
Don’t miss your chance to join the cohort!
Not ready to enroll in the iMSM? Earn a credential that transfers credit into the degree.
These graduate certificates stack directly into the online Master of Science in Management (iMSM). Each of the high engagement courses that comprise these certificates carry University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign graduate credit.
- Graduate Certificate in Strategic Leadership and Management: Become a confident all-around leader and learn in-demand skills for managing people and teams and developing and implementing organizational strategy.
- Graduate Certificate in Digital Marketing: Build the skills to uplevel your marketing campaigns and make data-driven decisions.
- Graduate Certificate in Value Chain Management: Learn to recognize what different customers value, measure inputs and outputs to assess value, and generate higher value for customers and greater surplus for organizations.
Build toward a degree
These courses are part of the degree program. If you are admitted and enroll, your completed coursework may count toward your degree learning and your progress can transfer with you.¹
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¹Successful application and enrollment are required. Eligibility requirements apply. Each institution determines the number of credits recognized by completing this content that may count towards degree requirements, considering any existing credits you may have. Click on a specific course for more information.
Fall A priority deadline: May 7
Don’t miss your chance to join the cohort!