Fast Track Your Application
If you're a current on-campus University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign degree-seeking student - or an alum - you can take advantage of a simplified application process for our master's degree programs.
Our graduates bring expertise from many academic backgrounds such as engineering, business, music, psychology, finance, dance, law, and more. In just 2-3 semesters, you can earn your master’s degree on campus in:
Fast-Track Application Benefits
- Waived application fee
- Waived GRE/GMAT requirement
- Waived letters of recommendation*
- Reduced application essays
- Increased scholarship funding
- Illinois resident tuition for all domestic application
*MSF requires one letter of recommendation
How to apply
Complete the Fast-Track Application Form to receive an application fee waiver. If you're unsure which program is right for you, our team is happy to make a recommendation. Please note that admission is not guaranteed.
Fast-Track Application Materials:
- Graduate College application
- Academic records
- Résumé
- Academic statement of purpose
- Video essay
"During my undergraduate studies, part of myself told me I wasn't quite done in Champaign yet. When I heard about the Gies programs, I figured it'd be an optimal opportunity to further develop my skills and continue expressing my school spirit and I wanted to learn more about business using Gies resources."
Stephen Bell BA Communication '24 MS Management '25
MS Finance Options for Illinois Undergraduate Students
Illinois undergraduate students interested in earning a Gies Business Master of Science in Finance (MSF) degree have two unique opportunities to make their path more straightforward.
Accelerated MS Finance Option
The accelerated MS Finance Option gives you the opportunity to earn up to eight graduate-level finance credits while finishing your bachelor’s degree – at the undergraduate tuition rate. Plus, you have a streamlined application process through the Fast-Track Application.
If admitted, you can finish your MSF degree in two graduate semesters instead of three, giving you a faster track to start your career while saving on MSF tuition.
You must have a maximum of two undergraduate courses left in your bachelor’s program and have a GPA of 3.3 or higher in your junior year. Admission for the MSF program is required by the start of your final undergraduate semester.
