Master of Business Administration (iMBA)

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Master of Business Administration (iMBA)

University of Illinois Gies College of Business

Accredited diploma

Offered by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

24-36 months

72 credit hours of graduate coursework

100% online

Hands-on learning from anywhere, no travel required

$26,136 USD total cost

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

Academics

Achieve practical business mastery and leadership vision as you build a professional network

In this program, you’ll master the skills of a lateral thinker who applies creative and abstract approaches to solving business problems.

Career-first course design

Your courses are grouped into specializations that include readings, lectures, hands-on projects, and more. Students complete 3 capstones total which simulate real-world business scenarios. Courses are designed to help you apply new skills directly to your career.

Future-forward leadership capacity

Gain leadership skills as you learn to improve existing processes. Learn to develop and implement a vision for the future. Choose courses from two out of three advanced-leadership pathways: innovation, digitalization, and globalization.

Global online classrooms & projects

You’ll unite with students from as many as 90 countries while in your iMBA live classroom sessions. Your peers bring real-time perspectives from the front lines of the business world. Faculty work with students via interactive classes, projects, and office hours.

Program length

The iMBA program is designed to be completed in 24-36 months, but students can take up to 5 years to complete the degree however as long as they are making satisfactory progress. On average, students spend 10-15 hours per week, per course and take 1-2 courses at a time.

Flexibility

You can access lectures and quizzes on demand, and schedule meetings with professors and teaching assistants (during their office hours). You can access classes from your mobile device, and download videos and readings for offline work.

Learn on mobile

Take your studies on the go with mobile-friendly learning on iOS and Android. Some assignments can’t be completed on a mobile device.

Fall 2025 Deadlines

Fall Final Deadline (August start): June 5, 2025
Fall Final Deadline (October start): August 7, 2025

Upcoming Events

Lunch and Learn: Gies' Master's Degree Programs | June 6, 2025 at 12PM CT - Register here
iDegree Webinar: iMBA | June 10, 2025 at 1PM CT - Register here
LinkedIn Live with Gies Online | June 26, 2025 at 12PM CT - Register here
Career Mobility With a Business Master's Degree | July 24, 2025 - Register here!

Have questions?

Please contact Gies College of Business at giesonline@illinois.edu or attend an upcoming event.

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