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Master of Business Administration (iMBA)

University of Illinois Gies College of Business logo

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

Earn an MBA for a fraction of the cost of traditional programs

At $363 per credit hour, a 4-credit-hour course would cost $1,452 and a 2-credit-hour course would cost $726.

Estimated Expenses:

  • Credit hours required: 72

  • Cost per credit hour: $363

  • Total tuition: $26,136*

*Annual inflation rate adjustments to tuition possible. Additional costs for case packets may be incurred.

Affordable, high-impact education
Earn your MBA from the University of Illinois for just over $26k total, delivering global career value without the traditional cost.
Pay-as-you-go flexibility
Pay per credit hour and progress at your own pace. Whether it's full-time or part-time, experience flexibility while balancing work and life.
Employer and financial aid support
Use tuition assistance, reimbursement, or financial aid to make your investment even more manageable.
Transparent, predictable costs
Your tuition is clear and consistent, so you can plan your education investment with confidence.

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.

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!