iMSM Program

Welcome iMSM Students!

The iMSM 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

The future of business education with Dean Brooke Elliott & Poets&Quants Founder John Byrne

May 13, 2026, 14:48 by Aaron Bennett
What’s next for business education in the age of AI? In this unique conversation, Gies College of Business Dean Brooke Elliott sits down with Poets&Quants Founder John Byrne to discuss affordability and innovation in higher education, the future of MBA programs, online learning, artificial intelligence, global talent.

Poets&Quants Founder John Byrne joined Gies College of Business Dean Brooke Elliott to discuss the future of business education in a wide-ranging conversation focused on artificial intelligence, global talent, affordability, and innovation in MBA programs.

Speaking from the studio in Gies’ new Steven S. Wymer Hall, Elliott interviewed Byrne as he prepares for retirement after decades covering business schools worldwide. Byrne described business education as “more vital than it’s ever been,” citing the growing complexity of global business and the disruptive impact of artificial intelligence. He also praised Gies’ emphasis on affordability and accessibility through initiatives such as its fully online iMBA® program, which now serves thousands of learners worldwide.