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

$26,136 USD total cost

Each time you take a course, pay tuition for that course only ($363/credit)

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 2026 cohort are open!

Final Deadline (March Start): January 15, 2026

Upcoming events

December 17: MOOCs to Master's: How to Stack Gies Business Credentials - Register here
January 7: Gies Online Applicant Office Hours - Register here
January 12: 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 2026 Final Deadline: January 15

Don’t miss your chance to join the cohort!