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: Preparing for an online MBA program

Sep 11, 2023, 07:00 by Aaron Bennett
To excel in the virtual classroom, whether you're considering enrollment or already on the journey, you must set clear goals, develop effective study habits, and fully engage with a diverse network of peers.

Online MBA programs have made pursuing an MBA more accessible than ever. As technology shapes our work and interactions, many professionals are turning to these programs for the skills to thrive in business. However, online learning brings unique challenges and conveniences, demanding discipline, time management, and adaptability. To excel in the virtual classroom, whether you're considering enrollment or already on the journey, you must set clear goals, develop effective study habits, and fully engage with a diverse network of peers.

“Learners in our iMBA are very engaged,” Marcus Phillips, associate director of recruiting and admissions for online programs at Gies College of Business, told FIND MBA. “They typically will connect with each other in-person through various meetups in the US and internationally. We hold our annual professional development conference called iConverge, which allows our learners to converge on campus for three days to connect with their peers, faculty and staff. Although this is optional, we had over 500 learners attend in 2022.”

READ MORE: Strategies for preparing for and succeeding during your online MBA