Master of Business Administration (iMBA)
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Master of Business Administration (iMBA)
University of Illinois Gies College of Business
Accredited degree
Offered by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
24-36 months
18 courses total (dependent on specializations), 10-15 hours per week
$26,136 USD total cost
Each time you take a course, pay tuition for that course only ($363/credit)
GMAT/GRE not required
Minimum requirements of a Bachelor鈥檚 degree and 3 years working experience
100% online
Mixture of self-paced content with engaging live classroom sessions
Admissions
There are two ways to gain admission to the iMBA program. You may apply online with your completed application materials, as detailed below. Or if you're concerned your profile might not be strong enough to gain admission, you can apply to the program through the (PAT)鈥攁 first-of-its-kind pathway into the iMBA program. If you earn a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in your first three courses in the PAT, including a B or better in at least two of three courses, you will be admitted to the degree program.
Applications for the Spring 2026 cohort are open!
- Final Deadline (January Start): November 6, 2025
- Final Deadline (March Start): January 15, 2026
Upcoming events
- November 8: iDegree Programs Webinar -
- November 10: Drop-In with Gies Online: Live Office Hours -
Additional resources
Questions? Please contact Gies College of Business at giesonline@illinois.edu or .
Applications for the Spring 2026 cohort are open!
- Final Deadline (January Start): November 6, 2025
- Final Deadline (March Start): January 15, 2026
Upcoming events
- November 8: iDegree Programs Webinar -
- November 10: Drop-In with Gies Online: Live Office Hours -
Additional resources
Questions? Please contact Gies College of Business at giesonline@illinois.edu or .
Spring 2026 Final Deadline: November 6
Don鈥檛 miss your chance to join the cohort!