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: Global dance music superstar John Summit
Nov 05, 2026
John Schuster, known to millions around the world as John Summit, returned to campus during Homecoming week for the first time since graduating. In a conversation moderated by Gies Business namesake Larry Gies, he talked with students before opening his arena tour in Champaign.
New prediction market platform prepping students for exciting investment careers
Nov 04, 2026
Gies Business is developing the iBlock Prediction Market, a campus platform where students can learn how prediction markets work using digital tokens instead of real money. The project brings together the Derivatives and Trading Academy, the Disruption Lab, and Illini Blockchain.
Yang Gao earns INFORMS ISS Young Scholar Award
Nov 02, 2026
Yang Gao received the INFORMS ISS Gordon B. Davis Young Scholar Award for his early career research in information systems. His work studies how social bots, AI agents, and community fact-checking shape online engagement and misinformation.
Events calendar
Discover upcoming events at Gies College of Business. To explore all events, please visit our full events calendar.
First Day of Instruction, Winter Session
Champaign , USA
Event Type: Ceremony/Service
Sponsor: U-C Senate
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