| Online Programs Announcements | | 2022-2023 Gies Annual Business Report | As we look ahead to another academic year, we’d like to take a moment to celebrate what we accomplished over the past year with our 2022-2023 Annual Report. We have had many notable moments and events, and students like you were an important part of those events. I hope you’ll take a moment to reflect on all we have accomplished!
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| Drop and Withdrawal Refund Guides | For your convenience, the Office of the Registrar has created two course refund guides that outline the specific drop dates and withdrawal dates for each course. Just go to “nonstandard courses” and search by course number. Please note that there are two separate refund guides for drops and withdrawals and you can refer to our Dropping Courses and Refunds page about the difference between a drop, withdrawal, and cancellation. As an additional resource, our event calendar posts the academic drop deadlines by course start date.
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Get Savvy Free Webinar: Cash at College | This free webinar is designed to cover the basics of banking, budgeting, credit, and keeping financial info secure as you transition into life on campus. Explore how spending, saving, and student loans can impact your educational experience. Register here.
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| Invitation to Participate in Preselection for Research Study | We are excited to invite you to participate in an upcoming research study to understand learner experiences in our programs. Your unique perspective and valuable input can significantly contribute to the success of this study. To ensure that we’re including a broad group of learners, we invite you to complete a preselection questionnaire which will allow us to evaluate your eligibility for participation in an in-depth conversation. If you meet the criteria, a member of our team will contact you to proceed with the next steps, which will be a 45-60 min conversation with an external moderator. As a token of our gratitude, selected candidates who participate will receive their choice of a Gies-branded ¼ zip pullover.
If you are interested in being considered for the research study, please click on this link to complete the preselection questionnaire by 5 PM CT on August 15, 2023.
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Summer 2023 Grade Release | |
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| Aric Rindfleisch | Aric Rindfleisch is a John M. Jones Professor of Marketing and Area Chair, Marketing and Vernon Zimmerman Faculty Fellow and Executive Director of Illinois MakerLab. Professor Rindfleisch earned his Ph.D. at the University of Wisconsin at Madison and joined the Gies faculty in 2012. His research is focused on new product development, consumer values, and 3D printing. He has received campus and national recognition for his teaching. Professor Rindfleisch teaches undergraduate courses in marketing management and new product development and graduate classes in digital marketing and marketing theory.
Find Professor Rindfleisch:
In Fall 2023, Professor Rindfleisch will lead the Japan Virtual Immersion course in October. |
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| New Student Webinar Series | August 17 | 12:00 pm CT
In the New Student Webinar Series, you will be able to connect with current students who will share their tips and advice to help you succeed in your first term. This webinar series is for August 2023 new learners only. - Successfully Managing Your Time in Your First Term
Thursday, August 17 | 12:00 pm CT | Register Here
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Midwest Healthcare Conference | Thursday, August 17 | 8:00 am-8:00 pm CT | Register Here
Gies College of Business and the Carle Illinois College of Medicine are once again teaming up to host the Midwest Healthcare Management Conference on Thursday, August 17, from 8:00 am-8:00 pm at the I Hotel and Illinois Conference Center. At this year's event, participants will discuss the important lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic to strategize the management of healthcare in a post-COVID world.
Themes are this year's conference include:
- Reimagining public health by strengthening primary healthcare and community-based health systems while addressing social determinants of health that contribute to health inequities.
- Leveraging digital technologies and data to improve health outcomes and health equity.
- Crowdsourcing healthcare by engaging communities to promote health literacy and health equity. Moreover, crowdsourcing healthcare data could lead to fast-track algorithmic innovation.
- Examining healthcare supply chains in a post-covid world to improve their resilience and responsiveness.
Visit the conference's webpage to learn more and register.
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| Mental Health and Well-Being Among Latino/a/e Immigrant Communities Symposium | August 29 | 9:00 am-12:45 pm CT | Register Here
Please support the Illinois Mexican-American Students Initiative by participating in and publicizing the Mental Health and Well-being among Latino/a/e Immigrant Communities Symposium. The event will take place on August 29 from 9:00 am-12:45 pm via Zoom and at the University of Illinois Chicago Student Center East (750 S. Halsted Chicago, IL 60607) in the Cardinal Room Auditorium. Register here.
Questions? Please contact ui-mexico@uillinois.edu.
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Japan Virtual Immersion | October 4-17, 2023 | Apply Here
Please travel virtually with us to Japan for a 2-week capstone course starting October 4, 2023. Space is limited, so please apply as soon as possible. Japanese MBA students will join you in this virtual course which combines interactive activities, lectures/discussions with Japanese and Gies professors, and a team case challenge where you will work together to solve a real business problem facing a Japanese company.
Please see the attached flyer for detailed course timing and syllabus.
Participation fee: $550
How can I register?
To secure your spot, please register and submit a $100 non-refundable deposit by completing this form by August 15. You will be notified of your acceptance by August 21. If demand exceeds capacity, we will give priority based on seniority (credits earned) in the program. If you are not selected, your deposit will be refunded.
Capstone Credit
If successfully completed, the immersion can count for ONE of the two required specialization capstone courses. Students cannot use the immersion for the program capstone. Students can participate in more than one global immersion, however only one will count as a specialization capstone course. Students are welcome to participate in the immersion regardless if it counts as a specialization capstone.
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Mexico City In-Person Immersion | January 3-8, 2024 | Apply Here
We are very excited to be heading to Mexico! Join us for our immersion trip to Mexico City, Mexico January 3- January 8, 2024. This 6-day course will be truly immersive, educational, and fun. An opportunity that combines academic activities with social, cultural and practical exercise, so each participant will have a chance to transform the theoretical and abstract into experiential learning – where Mexico becomes your classroom. An overview of the itinerary is attached.
To secure your spot, please register and submit a $100 non-refundable deposit by completing this form by August 23. You will be notified of your acceptance by September 13th. If demand exceeds capacity, we will give priority based on credits earned in the program. If you are not selected to participate, your deposit will be refunded.
What costs are involved with this experience? The fee for this experience is $2,179, plus the cost of traveling to Mexico and obtaining a visa (if needed). The program fee covers hotel (double room), some meals, transportation, and cultural activities. Please see draft itinerary for more details. A single room will be available at an additional cost.
Capstone Credit
If successfully completed, the immersion can count for ONE of the two required specialization capstone courses. Students cannot use the immersion for the program capstone. Students can participate in more than one global immersion, however only one will count as a specialization capstone course. Students are welcome to participate in the immersion regardless if it counts as a specialization capstone.
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In Case You Missed It...
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| December 2023 and May 2024 iDegrees Convocation Ceremonies | The dates for the December 2023 and May 2024 convocation ceremonies have been confirmed!
December 2023 iDegrees Convocation Ceremony will be held in person on Friday, December 15 from 1:00-3:00 pm CT at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. Ceremony registration and details will be shared out to August and December 2023 graduates later in the semester.
The May 2024 iDegrees Convocation Ceremony will be held in person on Friday, May 10 from 3:00-4:30 pm at the State Farm Center. Ceremony registration and details will be shared out to May 2024 graduates closer to the convocation date.
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Calendar
Use the Event Calendar for upcoming events and academic deadlines this semester. |
| New Student Webinar Series | August 17 | 12:00 pm CT
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| Fall 2023 First 8-Week Drop Deadline | | August 14 |
Midwest Healthcare Conference | Thursday, August 17 | 8:00 am-8:00 pm CT | Register Here
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| Mental Health and Well-Being Among Latino/a/e Immigrant Communities Symposium | | August 29 | 9:00 am-12:45 pm CT | Register Here |
Japan Virtual Immersion | | October 4-17, 2023 | Apply Here |
| December 2023 Convocation Ceremony | Friday, December 15, 2023 | 1:00-3:00 pm CT
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| Mexico City In-Person Immersion | January 3-8, 2024 | Apply Here
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May 2024 Convocation Ceremony | | Friday, May 10, 2024 | 3:00-4:30 pm CT |
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