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.
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.
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.
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.
Using AI as co-founders, Gies students build real-world apps
Jan 28, 2026
Students in Vishal Sachdev's “AI Solopreneurship & Product Building” course ideate, code and publicly launch a web or mobile product in just 15 short weeks – using only AI tools.
PODCAST: From the Pitch to the Boardroom: Lessons in Global Leadership
Jan 27, 2026
In studying 355 elite national soccer teams from around the globe, Gies Business Professor Mike Szymanski finds that teams led by multicultural managers enjoy an advantage in a sport where nations from every corner of the world collide.
Business Administration Faculty Podcasts Research in Education
Ravi Mehta honored with the Walter H. Stellner Distinguished Professor in Marketing
Jan 23, 2026
The Walter H. Stellner Professorship is a prestigious honor at the University of Illinois that recognizes excellence in the study of marketing.
Events calendar
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Thanksgiving Break Begins
Champaign , USA
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Sponsor: U-C Senate
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