More than business. Business on purpose.
Innovative business programs for a dynamic world
We empower the next generation of purposeful leaders with knowledge and practical skills to succeed in today’s ever-changing business world. From foundational business courses to specialized areas like data analytics, sustainable business, and entrepreneurship, you’ll learn from world-class faculty dedicated to your growth.
Undergraduate Programs
Explore a broad range of business majors and minors designed to shape future leaders and innovators.
Graduate Programs
Elevate your expertise and advance your career in as little as one year with our specialized graduate business degrees.
Online Programs
Gain a world-class business education with the flexibility and convenience of our online business graduate programs.
Shaping business, society, and the global economy
We are dedicated to making a tangible impact on the business world, our communities, and the global economy. Our faculty lead groundbreaking research that addresses real-world challenges, and our students engage in experiential learning opportunities that foster leadership and social responsibility.
Learn to lead with AI
At Gies Business, we weave artificial intelligence into courses, career services, and real-world projects. You'll gain the skills to solve complex problems with confidence and thrive in a digital-first economy.
Social Impact
We’re tackling important issues and empowering our learners and faculty to address pressing societal challenges. From the environment to health to corporate responsibility, we’re helping to foster an equitable and sustainable future.
Experiential Learning
Our undergraduate and graduate learners gain valuable experience working directly with clients on real-world challenges. This hands-on approach prepares them to add significant value and bring high-impact solutions to future roles.
Career Readiness
We go beyond traditional advising, focusing on helping students translate their unique talents and passions into the tangible skills today's business world demands. Our innovative approach gives learners access to exceptional opportunities.
Featured news and research articles
Stay up to date on the latest developments at Gies Business. Explore recent news, student achievements, faculty accolades, and partnerships.
PODCAST: Marketing alum and Illini football standout Hank Beatty
Feb 12, 2026
In this episode of The Gies Download, former Illinois wide receiver and Academic All-American Hank Beatty - a Gies Business marketing alum - talks about his success in the classroom and on the football field, and explains why he sees a lot of similarities between the two.
Can discount grocery apps help fight hunger? New research shows promise
Feb 11, 2026
Study shows one Flashfood store reduces a county-level food insecurity rate by 0.090 percentage points, translating into approximately 860 people per county or 146,000 people across all the counties where Flashfood operates.
PODCAST: Why erasing small medical debts didn't improve financial health
Feb 10, 2026
Is erasing medical debt from credit reports just a placebo? In this episode of Research Reverb, Gies Business economist Julia Fonseca discusses research in which she and her coauthors found that withholding small medical debts from reporting had no impact on credit scores or decisions.
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Discover your path at Gies College of Business
Take the next step toward a life-changing business education. Explore our programs, connect with our community, and discover the opportunities that await you.