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Master of Business Administration (iMBA)

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University of Illinois Gies College of Business logo

Master of Business Administration (iMBA)

University of Illinois Gies College of Business

Accredited diploma

Offered by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

24-36 months

72 credit hours of graduate coursework

100% online

Hands-on learning from anywhere, no travel required

$26,136 USD total cost

Each time you take a course, pay tuition for that course only ($363/credit)

Admissions

There are two ways to gain admission to the iMBA program. You may apply online with your completed application materials, as detailed below. Or if you're concerned your profile might not be strong enough to gain admission, you can apply to the program through the Performance-based Admissions Track (PAT)—a first-of-its-kind pathway into the iMBA program. If you earn a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in your first three courses in the PAT, including a B or better in at least two of three courses, you will be admitted to the degree program.

Upcoming Deadlines

Fall 2025 Deadlines:

  • Fall Priority 1 Deadline: April 3, 2025
  • Fall Priority 2 Deadline: May 1, 2025
  • Fall Final Deadline (August start): June 5, 2025
  • Fall Final Deadline (October start): August 7, 2025

Upcoming Events:

  • iDegree Webinar: iMBA | April 10, 2025 at 6PM CT - Register here
  • LinkedIn Live with Gies Online | April 25, 2025 at 12PM CT - Register here
  • iDegree Workshop: Networking and Immersion Opportunities | May 13, 2025 at 12PM CT - Register here

Have questions? Please contact Gies College of Business at giesonline@illinois.edu or attend an upcoming event.

Fall 2025 Deadlines:

  • Fall Priority 1 Deadline: April 3, 2025
  • Fall Priority 2 Deadline: May 1, 2025
  • Fall Final Deadline (August start): June 5, 2025
  • Fall Final Deadline (October start): August 7, 2025

Upcoming Events:

  • iDegree Webinar: iMBA | April 10, 2025 at 6PM CT - Register here
  • LinkedIn Live with Gies Online | April 25, 2025 at 12PM CT - Register here
  • iDegree Workshop: Networking and Immersion Opportunities | May 13, 2025 at 12PM CT - Register here

Have questions? Please contact Gies College of Business at giesonline@illinois.edu or attend an upcoming event.

Fall Priority Deadline: May 1

Final call to waive your application fee.