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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

PODCAST: Assistant Dean Andrew Allen talks Experiential Learning

In the latest episode of the Gies Download, Assistant Dean Andrew Allen shares how experiential learning is embedded into every year of the student journey — transforming education into action and helping students build meaningful skills before they ever graduate.

Study: Why ‘Mindful Gifting’ should be the next big thing in holiday cheer

Mindful gifting isn't about scrimping or ditching holiday cheer, but about cultivating awareness — buying and sharing gifts in ways that reflect empathy, ethics, and sustainability.

Impactful approach to supply chain education earns Scott international acclaim

Nehemiah Scott’s impact and his philosophy of leading with passion and practicality has earned him the designation of one of the 50 Best Undergraduate Business Professors from Poets&Quants. The award highlights educators who excel in teaching and research.

Kerri Elson: MAS degree drives client education, community focus

Elson was recently promoted to an Investment Advisor Representative at the Bloomington, IL office of Virtus Financial Group, where she conducts complex tax research and provides guidance for holistic wealth planning.

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Beyond the Big 4: Exploring Non-Traditional Career Paths in Accounting with Gies Business

30 October, 2025, 9 AM-10 AM

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Join us for an insightful career panel featuring alumni from Gies Business’ three master’s degree programs in accountancy: Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA), online MSA (iMSA), and Master of Accounting Science (MAS). This is a great opportunity to learn how accounting expertise can open doors to diverse, rewarding careers. Each panelist has pursued distinct careers in accounting using the skills and knowledge they gained at Gies Business.

Hosted by Gies Business Director of Graduate Recruiting and Admissions Kacie Jones, panelists will share their personal experiences, highlight the skills they gained through their respective programs, and discuss the impact their education at Gies Business had on career growth.

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