| Announcements | | Spring 2026 Registration and Live Sessions | | Registration for the Spring 2026 term opens Monday, November 10. You may register for both Spring 1 and Spring 2 at the same time. To prepare, check your registration time ticket for the specific day and time you can begin registering and review your program’s Spring 2026 course offerings and live session times. The registration deadline is 11:59 PM on the first day of class; however, we recommend completing your Spring 1 registration by December 12 and Spring 2 by March 4 to ensure access to your spring courses by soft launch. Courses may also reach capacity so secure a seat in your upcoming course soon! | | Apply Now for Spring and Summer 2026 Immersions | | We're thrilled to announce that applications for the Spring and Summer 2026 Gies Online immersions are now open! Choose from virtual and in-person formats, offered across the globe. As an iDegree learner, you’ll participate in a case competition with a business from the host country, explore local business practices and culture, and connect with fellow iDegree learners from around the world. Visit our calendar page for full details on the Spring and Summer 2026 immersions, including the application, deadlines, and trip itinerary. | | Course Updates | We are thrilled to share two updates to our iMBA course offerings starting in Spring 2026, as we continue to grow as a program.
FIN 511: Investments will now be listed under a new rubric and course number as FIN 575: Investments and Performance Eval. While the course number has changed, the content and instructor will remain the same. This course will still be offered in the Fall 2 and Spring 2 sessions.
ACCY 593: Internal Audit for Managers is our newest course that will be offered in Spring 2, 2026. This 8-week, 4 credit hour course, will be an iMBA elective. Taught by Andy Dahle and Ed Rogowski, this course equips managers to lead and collaborate with internal audit teams as strategic partners in governance, risk management, and organizational decision-making.
Please note: ACCY 593: AI in Business (CRN: 75976) and ACCY 593: Internal Audit for Managers (CRN: 69860) are separate courses with different content, instructors, credits, and registration. Both courses will be offered in Spring 2, and you are welcome to enroll in both during your degree program, if you so choose. If you have any questions about this update, please email i-support@illinois.edu. | | Public MOOC Module Reorganization | | You may notice an adjustment if you’re working within the public version of the MOOC, where the number of modules has changed from five to four. Please know this is simply a reorganization where Module 0: Orientation is being combined with the content in Module 1. There are no changes to the course content or assessments, and no action is required on your part. If you receive a notification about this change, please know it’s only organizational and does not affect your progress. | | McKinley Relaxation Resources | | As a Gies Online learner, you have a lot of commitments and responsibilities to balance — finding time to relax can be a challenge. Luckily, McKinley Health Center provides a list of relaxation techniques, exercises, and tips on their website! Check out their online resources here. |
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| Share the Benefits of Gies Online Programs | Friday, November 14 | 12:00 - 1:00 pm CT
Do you know someone interested in Gies Online but still has questions about our credentials? Share this event and invite them to learn more directly from our students and recruitment staff! The event will provide an overview of the available credentials through Gies Graduate Programs, feature insights from current ambassadors, and include a Q&A session. We would love to connect with anyone you know who might be interested.
| | Share the Link | | Military Coffee Chat | Thursday, November 20 | 12:00 - 1:00 pm CT
We invite all active-duty service members, reservists, and veterans in Gies Online Programs to our coffee chat. Join our recruitment team and current student veterans as they discuss their successes, answer questions and share advice and resources. This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow military members and veterans, exchange perspectives, and share valuable resources that have enhanced your experience in the program.
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| Seven Selected as 2025-26 Gies Faculty Innovation Scholars | | Seven professors from the University of Illinois’ Gies College of Business have been selected as Faculty Innovation Scholars for the 2025-26 academic year. The Faculty Innovation Scholars program identifies and supports faculty who undertake innovative learning activities and develop educational materials that advance the College’s commitment to fostering excellence in business education. These learning activities and educational materials often will be adaptable across multiple courses. Launched in 2023, the program has previously funded 16 projects resulting in curricular innovations and scholarship of teaching and learning. Read more about our Faculty Scholars here. |
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| Use the Event Calendar for information on upcoming events, such as iConverge and iDegree Convocation, as well as academic dates and deadlines for the semester. Click event titles below for details on the events happening this week. | Global Illini Gathering in Singapore
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