At Gies College of Business, we are committed to training and mentoring students who are passionate about continuing their education and pursuing a career in academia. We offer three exceptional doctoral programs that prepare our students to become impactful researchers and teach at the some of the world’s most prestigious colleges and universities.
Gies Business graduates are seeing strong career outcomes with high salaries (around $81K average) and record signing bonuses. Their success is driven by hands-on learning, career support, and skills like AI fluency. Programs like real-world projects, internships, and study abroad help students build confidence and land roles across industries like finance, consulting, and tech.
Carter Schott developed Sol, a USB-powered lighting system for wheelchairs that improves visibility and allows users to signal for attention. Supported by the University of Illinois’ entrepreneurial ecosystem, he is refining the product through user feedback and pilot testing while working toward bringing it to market and expanding adaptive technology solutions.
