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Master of Science in Management (iMSM)

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Master of Science in Management (iMSM)

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Accredited degree

Offered by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

12-24 months

9 courses total, 10-15 hours per week

$13,068 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’s degree

100% online

Mixture of self-paced content with engaging live classroom sessions

Who should pursue an MSM?

The iMSM is designed for learners ready to add business to their skill set. The program is ideal for those who have already begun their careers and seek to add a business education through a part-time program, or for those who would ultimately like to pursue an MBA, but don’t currently possess the work experience needed for admission. Through their iMSM coursework, learners can lay the foundation for future enrollment in an MBA program.

Once you’ve completed your degree, you’ll be eligible to fully stack your Master’s in Management into the iMBA program from Gies College of Business. This means if you choose to continue on to your MBA – either immediately afterward or years down the road – you’ll instantly be halfway done with your degree. .

Benefits of applying for a priority deadline:

  • No application fee

  • Apply for scholarship consideration

  • Priority registration for courses

  • Early access to ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø¹Û¿´ for Illinois

  • Begin engaging with classmates via Illinois' networking platforms

Program start dates:

Program cohorts begin in January, March, May, August, and October of each year. Open courses are available to start throughout the year.

Upcoming Deadlines

Applications for the Fall 2025 cohort are open!

  • Final deadline (October start): August 7, 2025

Upcoming events

  • June 24: Live Faculty Session -
  • June 26: LinkedIn Live with Gies Online -
  • July 24: Career Mobility With a Business Master's Degree -

Additional resources

Questions? Please contact Gies College of Business at giesonline@illinois.edu or .

Applications for the Fall 2025 cohort are open!

  • Final deadline (October start): August 7, 2025

Upcoming events

  • June 24: Live Faculty Session -
  • June 26: LinkedIn Live with Gies Online -
  • July 24: Career Mobility With a Business Master's Degree -

Additional resources

Questions? Please contact Gies College of Business at giesonline@illinois.edu or .

Fall 2025 deadline: August 7

Don’t miss your chance to join the cohort!