iMBA Program

Welcome iMBA Students!

The iMBA team is available to assist you at all times. We recommend that you bookmark this page for future reference, as it will be very useful as you complete the program. If you have any questions or issues, please contact us at i-support@illinois.edu.







iConverge

iConverge is our annual on-campus networking and professional development event. It is a chance for students to see familiar friends, make new ones and develop professional relationships outside the classroom.

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Graduation

Gies College of Business grants degrees three times a year -- in May, August, and December. You need to submit an application for graduation in your final term in order to place your name on the degree list and receive your diploma.

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News and Events

FindMBA: Securing a competitive online MBA place

Mar 17, 2021, 14:40 by Aaron Bennett
Because of COVID-19, business school applications are skyrocketing, according to a recent article on FindMBA.com. The iMBA from Gies College of Business is seeing record demand from working professionals looking to improve their credentials.

Because of COVID-19 and the resulting economic downturn, business school applications are skyrocketing, according to a recent article on FindMBA.com. Online MBA programs, like the iMBA from Gies College of Business, are seeing record demand from working professionals looking to improve their credentials.

“We know during an economic downturn, people turn to higher education,” Aaricka Hellberg, Gies' coordinator of learner relations, told FindMBA.com. “We have also added some flexibility in the admissions process, which is another contributing factor."

At Gies, you can earn a high-quality MBA without any trade-offs. The iMBA’s curriculum, delivery, and engagement are tailored in a way that’s most impactful for students in the online space. Gies students earn, on average, a 20% raise during their time in the program, and 94% of graduates would highly recommend the iMBA to a friend. The program’s flexibility allows you to earn an MBA without quitting your job, and its affordability means you’ll enjoy an ROI that is unmatched.

Read more from Aaricka Hellberg in "How to Secure a Competitive Online MBA Place."