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

Accelerate your career, expand your professional network, and lead with confidence

Job-relevant curriculum

Courses are grouped into specializations and capstone projects that reflect real-world business challenges, so you can immediately apply new skills to your current role and accelerate career growth.

Global alumni network

Join a vibrant community of over 95,000 Gies Business alumni worldwide and connect with peers, mentors, and industry leaders across industries and continents.

A degree employers value

The University of Illinois and Gies College of Business are recognized and respected by recruiters, hiring managers, and top global organizations, helping you stand out in the job market.

Recognized excellence

The University of Illinois was recognized among the top 10 public schools of Forbes' New Ivies for 2025. These graduates are said to be "outpacing most Ivy Leaguers in the eyes of employers.

Applications for the Spring A 2027 cohort are open!

Enrollment opens: July 6, 2026
Application deadline: November 5, 2026

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