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Looking to launch or level up your career as a Digital Marketing Specialist, Marketing Analyst, Growth Manager, Paid Media Lead, or a role in a related field? Watch this video to see how the Graduate Certificate in Digital Marketing can help you get there! Visit our website and apply by Thursday, December 3rd to get started this January 2027! 🖥️ https://lnkd.in/gMR7NzPW

Read how Gies Online alumna Mira Kolodkin earned her iMSM while working full-time and raising a newborn, and how the experience helped her grow into a more confident leader. Her story highlights how Gies Online programs are built specifically for full-time working professionals balancing career, family, and ambitious goals. 🔗 Read her story here: https://lnkd.in/gUHyT855"

We're proud to celebrate Gies Online alumnus Luis Jaimes-Illanes, who was recognized earlier this year with the 2026 Charles C. Stewart International Young Humanitarian Award from the University of Illinois for his impactful work with Conecta Mentora. 🌍👏 His commitment to expanding access to mentorship is making a difference around the world. Learn more about this well-deserved recognition here: https://lnkd.in/gD6NRvRy

Want to experience what learning at Gies Business is actually like before you enroll? Join us today, October 6th, for a live Mock Class featuring Clinical Associate Professor Hayden Noel! 💡 How to Extend Your Brand to Enhance its Value Whether you're looking to elevate your personal brand or drive value for your organization, this session will give you an inside look at our world class online programs and actionable insights you can apply right away. 🔗 Register here to save your spot: https://lnkd.in/gdPiai5D

The inaugural Gies MSBAi cohort is underway! 👏 The 15-month journey began with BADM 554: Enterprise Database Management, led by Professor Vishal Sachdev, which featured a special welcome from Executive Associate Dean Nerissa Brown. While working full time, learners will build expertise in data, machine learning, and AI-powered analytics and graduate with a portfolio that illustrates what they can do. Explore the MSBAi program here: https://lnkd.in/gtPtb9xv

38 learners. Two iconic cities. One unforgettable immersion. ✈️ From Munich to Berlin, learners stepped inside leading companies, experienced German culture, tackled a real-world business challenge, and made connections that will last far beyond the trip. Come along for the journey and see what made the May 2026 Germany Immersion one for the books!

Don't let another season pass you by. 🍂 As September comes to a close, so does your opportunity to apply by the Priority 2 deadline, Oct. 1, 2026, for a Spring 2027 start in the Gies Online iMBA, iMSA, and iMSM programs. Take the next step toward your graduate degree and submit your application before the deadline. 🔗 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/gVpvDFEN

From balancing work and life to earning an Illinois iMBA®, Jason's journey is a powerful reminder that it's never too late to invest in yourself. Discover how determination, flexibility, and lifelong learning helped Jason achieve his goals and how an online degree can open new doors. 🌎📚 👉 Check out his inspiring story on the Coursera blog: https://lnkd.in/g2EKgKBN #Coursera #iMBA

From global food systems to sustainable agriculture, the future of agribusiness is evolving, and so can your expertise. 🌱 Take a closer look at the Agribusiness and Sustainable Food Production Economics Graduate Certificate, a flexible online credential designed to help professionals navigate the economic, strategic, and sustainability challenges shaping today's food and agriculture industry. This is available as a standalone graduate certificate or as an elective path within the iMBA program. Watch this video to learn more!

Faculty Spotlight 🌟 Nathan Yang Can being too strategic hurt a business? New research from Gies Professor Nathan Yang suggests it can. Overestimating competitors’ strategic thinking can lead businesses to spend valuable time and resources preparing for threats that never materialize. His research shows that effective strategy isn’t about anticipating every possible move, it’s about realistic expectations, strong fundamentals, and knowing when analysis becomes unnecessary complexity. Professor Yang brings these insights into the classroom through BADM 590: Quantum Approaches for Decision Making, helping students explore how AI and quantum approaches can support smarter business decisions. Learn more about building AI-powered decision-making skills through the Gies MSBAi program here: https://lnkd.in/gtPtb9xv