Business Administration, MBA - Online (iMBA)
for the Master of Business Administration in Business Administration (online)
Gies College of Business currently offers an online degree program leading to the Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) The residential MBA and Professional MBA programs are no longer accepting applications. The MBA requires 72 hours of credit.
The Online MBA (iMBA) features a flexible program format. During each course, virtual study teams are created that are designed to draw upon the diverse academic and professional backgrounds of the class. The iMBA caters to a segment of the population that values mobility, convenience, and believes that online programs better fit their learning styles and life circumstances.
Admission
Applicants to the Online MBA (iMBA) program must have completed an undergraduate degree and have a minimum of 3 years full-time, rich work experience. Two letters of recommendation and essays are also required. Applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOFEL) or the IELTS.
Scholarships/Financial Aid
Scholarships are generally not available for the iMBA.
for the Master of Business Administration in Business Administration (online)
The goal for the iMBA program at Illinois is to deliver a high-quality program that is accessible to global audiences. A mirror of the EMBA curriculum, the online MBA (iMBA) uses a flexible program format. During each iMBA course, virtual study teams are created that are designed to draw upon the diverse academic and professional backgrounds of the class. The program caters to a segment of the population that values mobility, convenience, and believes that the online programs better fit their learning styles and life circumstances.
For additional details and requirements refer to the department's curriculum overview and the Graduate College Handbook.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | 48 | |
| BADM 508 | Leadership and Teams | 4 |
| BADM 509 | Managing Organizations | 4 |
| BADM 520 | Marketing Management | 4 |
| BADM 544 | Strategic Management | 4 |
| BADM 567 | Operations Management | 4 |
| BADM 572 | Stat for Mgt Decision Making | 4 |
| ACCY 500 | Accounting Measurement, Reporting, and Control | 4 |
| ACCY 503 | Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| FIN 511 | Investments | 4 |
| FIN 570 | Corporate Finance | 4 |
| FIN 571 | Money and Banking | 4 |
| FIN 574 | Microeconomics for Business | 4 |
| MBA 590 | Specialization Capstone (must enroll twice) | 0 |
| MBA 597 | Program Foundations | 0 |
| MBA 598 | Program Capstone | 0 |
| Focus Area Requirement 1: | ||
| Complete one of the following Focus Areas: | 12 | |
Digital Marketing | ||
| Digital Marketing Analytics | ||
| Digital Media & Marketing | ||
| Marketing in Our New Digital World | ||
Global Challenges in Business | ||
| Global Marketing | ||
| Global Strategy | ||
| Multiculturalism in Management and the Marketplace | ||
Entrepreneurship & Strategic Innovation | ||
| Strategic Innovation | ||
| Fostering Creative Thinking | ||
| Entrepreneurship: From Startup to Growth | ||
Business Analytics | ||
| Introduction to Business Analytics with R | ||
| Introduction to Business Analytics: Communicating with Data | ||
| Data Toolkit: Business Data Modeling & Predictive Analytics | ||
| Data Analytics Applications in Business | ||
Mergers and Acquisitions | ||
| The Finance of Mergers and Acquisitions | ||
| Applications of Investment Banking Concepts | ||
| Accounting for Mergers & Acquisitions and Other Complex Transactions | ||
| Focus Area Requirement 2: | ||
| In consultation with a Gies program advisor, choose a focus area or set of elective hours, which will consist of one of the following options: complete an additional focus area from the list above, or 12 hours from the following courses, or an approved Graduate Certificate from a partnering unit. | 12 | |
| Digital Marketing Analytics | ||
| Digital Media & Marketing | ||
| Marketing in Our New Digital World | ||
| Global Business Horizons | ||
| Global Marketing | ||
| Global Strategy | ||
| Multiculturalism in Management and the Marketplace | ||
| Strategic Innovation | ||
| Fostering Creative Thinking | ||
| Entrepreneurship: From Startup to Growth | ||
| Introduction to Business Analytics with R | ||
| Introduction to Business Analytics: Communicating with Data | ||
| Data Toolkit: Business Data Modeling & Predictive Analytics | ||
| Data Analytics Applications in Business | ||
| Infonomics | ||
| Financial Statement Analysis for MBAs | ||
| Accounting for Mergers & Acquisitions and Other Complex Transactions | ||
| Risk Management and Innovation | ||
| The Finance of Mergers and Acquisitions | ||
| Applications of Investment Banking Concepts | ||
| Project Management | ||
| Total hours | 72 | |
Entering with Gies MS Management degree
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | 24 | |
| ACCY 500 | Accounting Measurement, Reporting, and Control | 4 |
| BADM 509 | Managing Organizations | 4 |
| BADM 572 | Stat for Mgt Decision Making | 4 |
| FIN 511 | Investments | 4 |
| FIN 571 | Money and Banking | 4 |
| FIN 574 | Microeconomics for Business | 4 |
| MBA 590 | Specialization Capstone (must enroll twice) | 0 |
| MBA 597 | Program Foundations | 0 |
| MBA 598 | Program Capstone | 0 |
| In consultation with a Gies program advisor, choose a focus area or set of elective hours, which will consist of one of the following options: complete an additional focus area from the list below, or 12 hours from the following courses, or an approved Graduate Certificate from a partnering unit. | 12 | |
Digital Marketing | ||
| Digital Marketing Analytics | ||
| Digital Media & Marketing | ||
| Marketing in Our New Digital World | ||
Global Challenges in Business | ||
| Global Marketing | ||
| Global Strategy | ||
| Multiculturalism in Management and the Marketplace | ||
Entrepreneurship & Strategic Innovation | ||
| Strategic Innovation | ||
| Fostering Creative Thinking | ||
| Entrepreneurship: From Startup to Growth | ||
Business Analytics | ||
| Introduction to Business Analytics with R | ||
| Introduction to Business Analytics: Communicating with Data | ||
| Data Toolkit: Business Data Modeling & Predictive Analytics | ||
| Data Analytics Applications in Business | ||
| Mergers and Acquisitions | ||
| The Finance of Mergers and Acquisitions | ||
| Applications of Investment Banking Concepts | ||
| Accounting for Mergers & Acquisitions and Other Complex Transactions | ||
| Total hours | 36 | |
Entering with approved non-management Gies graduate degree
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Must enroll in the following required courses | ||
| MBA 590 | Specialization Capstone (must enroll twice) | 0 |
| MBA 597 | Program Foundations | 0 |
| MBA 598 | Program Capstone | 0 |
| Complete 48 credit hours from core and elective course offerings list | ||
| 500 level coursework to be chosen in consultation with advisor to compliment and build on previously completed coursework to ensure all core requirement and learning objectives are met without duplicating coursework | ||
| Total hours | 48 | |
Other Requirements (may overlap)
| Requirement | Description |
|---|---|
| Course substitutions may be approved by the Department of Business Administration. | |
| Minimum Hours Required Within the Unit: | 72, 48 or 36 depending on entry |
| Minimum 500-level Hours Required Overall: | 72, 48 or 36 depending on entry |
| Maximum Hours From Outside Gies College of Business: | 12 |
| Minimum GPA: | 2.75 |
for the Master of Business Administration in Business Administration (online)
By the end of the program, students will be able to:
- Critical and Analytical Problem Solving: Employ appropriate analytical models and apply reasoning to evaluate evidence, select among alternatives, and generate creative solutions for real-world business problems.
- Teamwork: Work well in teams and to assess the contributions made by themselves and by their peers.
- Effective Leadership: Leadership: Apply leadership skills to organize and engage others, to work more effectively together, and to set an achieve organizational goals.
- Effective Management: Apply management tools, techniques, and behaviors to demonstrate effective management skills.
- Communication: Demonstrate the ability to listen and to read attentively, and to express ideas with clarity in both oral and written communications, and to communicate effectively in diverse business settings
for the Master of Business Administration in Business Administration (online)
Department of Business Administration
Head of Department: Carlos Torelli
Associate Dean of Graduate Programs: Nerissa Brown
iMBA program website
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515 East Gregory Drive, Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 300-2481
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