Accredited diploma
Offered by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Taught in English
Engage in group discussions with professors and peers
12-24 months
9 courses total, 36 credit hours of graduate coursework, 10-15 hours per week, per course
100% online
Hands-on learning from anywhere, no travel required
under $13,000
Total cost of the program. Learn about your payment options
Who should pursue an MSM?
The iMSM is designed for learners ready to add business to their skill set. The program is ideal for those who have already begun their careers and seek to add a business education through a part-time program, or for those who would ultimately like to pursue an MBA, but don’t currently possess the work experience needed for admission. Through their iMSM coursework, learners can lay the foundation for future enrollment in an MBA program.
Once you’ve completed your degree, you’ll be eligible to fully stack your Master’s in Management into the iMBA program from Gies College of Business. This means if you choose to continue on to your MBA – either immediately afterward or years down the road – you’ll instantly be halfway done with your degree. Learn more.
Benefits of applying for a priority deadline:
No application fee
Apply for scholarship consideration
Priority registration for courses
Early access to Coursera for Illinois
Begin engaging with classmates via Illinois' networking platforms
Program start dates:
Program cohorts begin in January, March, May, August, and October of each year. Open courses are available to start throughout the year.
Upcoming Deadlines
Spring A
Enroll from November 4, 2024 to January 28, 2025
Spring B
Enroll from November 4, 2024 to March 31, 2025
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.
Upcoming Events
The full Gies Online Events Calendar can be found here.
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.
Upcoming Events
The full Gies Online Events Calendar can be found here.
How to begin your degree journey
Getting started on your degree with Open Content
Explore open content courses for this degree program. Enroll in courses that align to the Master of Information Technology curriculum.
Review the upcoming academic calendar and upgrade your courses to for-credit by the next upcoming enrollment date. The upgrading process requires course registration and tuition payment via the Illinois Tech’s Registration Portal.
Upon upgrading, you will need to complete additional course content and/or take a for-credit final assessment to be granted degree credit. Access to additional content and for-credit final assessments will be available in the beginning of the term selected. Courses graded with a 3.0 cumulative grade-point average on a 4.0 scale or better will count towards this 100 percent online degree program!