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Take your seat in the global classroom.

Gies College of Business is transforming the landscape of business education with our iMBA program, our innovative and engaging Master of Business Administration degree delivered fully online. This program stands unparalleled in affordability, flexibility, and stackability; offering more than just lectures and slides. The iMBA is delivered in a dynamic digital classroom where our world-renowned faculty actively engage with successful professionals from across the globe.

Our strategic shift to a fully online delivery of the MBA has propelled our growth and enabled learners all around the world to access a Gies education. While maintaining high standards of quality, Gies learners are able to stack degrees and graduate certificates and are able to join diverse cohorts with other high-achieving, purpose-driven learners. The iMBA was even named the MBA Program of the Year by Poets&Quants.

Gies College of Business has crafted a learning experience where course materials are tailored to mirror real-world applications, enabling you to implement new concepts immediately. The core curriculum integrates essential skills such as leadership, communication, and critical thinking, empowering you to translate your purpose into practice at the highest level.

Imagine collaborating with CEOs, doctors, small business owners, and ambitious professionals from global hubs like London, Tokyo, Dubai, and New York City. We bring them all together for a truly immersive global learning experience.

Choose to earn your MBA with confidence, knowing you are backed by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, one of the world’s premier university brands. Our vibrant and thriving alumni network is ready to support you in achieving your goals.

Gies News and Events

PODCAST: Dean Jeffrey R. Brown

In this episode of The Gies Download, Dean Brown discusses his nine years at the helm, why he’s stepping away now, and what the future might hold for Gies under new leadership.

Two Gies faculty receive campus teaching awards

Gies Professors Richard Excell and Brian Hamm were recognized by the University of Illinois with campus awards for excellence in instruction. The awards were presented at the University of Illinois’ annual Celebration of Teaching Excellence held April 16.