Master of Business Administration

Upon completion of the iMBA program, students receive an MBA degree from the University of Illinois.

Yes, Gies College of Business is fully accredited through AACSB.

No, the GMAT/GRE are not required for the iMBA program; however, submitting a test score is recommended for those with less than three years’ work experience.

The program is 24-36 months, depending on how many courses you choose to take each session.

The total tuition cost of the program is $21,384.

Yes, financial aid may be available for domestic degree-seeking students. International students may seek out private or third party loans. All students are eligible for university payment plans that allow you to break up your tuition into monthly payments. Please keep in mind that students are only billed each semester for the classes they are enrolled in; there is no upfront payment of tuition.

You need to pay tuition when you enroll in each individual course. That means you’ll only pay for your courses as you take them.

We need all mark-sheets and the degree certificate in both the native language and an English translation. If you have more questions of what is needed, please contact us at onlinemba@illinois.edu

Yes, you can get started with these Specializations and courses on Coursera to try out the MOOC portion of the courses before you apply.

The answer is simple, you can submit now for the FINAL deadline of November 15 and finalize your application later! You will have until November 18th to update and complete your application.

Resume

Take your time and be sure to highlight your skills and experience. If you aren’t quite done, you have time to edit. Simply upload a new document, and we will evaluate the most recently added.

Personal Statement

We often have students who are waiting to submit while they focus on getting their essay “just right”. Don’t stress! We are just looking to learn more about you and your goals. Once you have put your thoughts together, just proofread and submit! If you aren’t ready, you can always upload a document as a placeholder and take a few more days.

Letters of Reference

All we need from you in order to submit are the names and contact information for your references. They will have until November 18th to fill out your recommendations AFTER you submit!