The program makes you feel like you’re there in person, even though it’s an online format.
Chi Chan, iMBA ’24
We put learners first
Our online graduate programs are well-known for being flexible and affordable. But those aren’t the only things that set them apart.
Our curriculum is modern and relevant – what you learn in class one day can be applied to your job the next. And it’s all delivered in an experience that mimics the level of engagement, interaction, and camaraderie that you’d expect if you were on campus.
Online education that exceeds your expectations
World-class faculty, engaging and relevant content, motivated peers – even if you aren’t on campus, you’re still getting the value of a Gies Business education.
Meet industry experts
You’ll learn from the same professors who teach in our on-campus programs at Illinois.
Learn from wherever you are
You can access course content anywhere, anytime – at home, on your commute, or in your favorite café.
Set your own pace
Our pay-as-you-go model and flexible degree completion timelines let you determine the courseload and investment level that feel right for you.
Never stop learning
Whether you’re new to your career or an accomplished veteran in your field, our curriculum helps you develop new skills you can put to work immediately.
Be part of a supportive community
Engage with faculty and professional communities around the world in live learning sessions, online forums, and group projects.
Expand your expertise
Upskill in one or two areas or pursue advanced degrees in business. Either way, we’ve got the tools to help you do it – and many ways to access those tools.
Tap into new potential with Skills iCademies
Skills iCademies are great for the casual learner looking to gain basic insights about business. For just $99, you can increase your expertise in business analytics or level up your leadership skills in a series of microcourses that take about 3–4 hours each to complete.
Approach your education on your terms
Don’t rule out a more robust education simply because you can’t commit to a degree program right now. Our stackable credit solutions allow you to enroll in – and pay for – what you can manage right now, then apply coursework you’ve completed toward graduate certificate and degree requirements later.
How
stackable credit works
Begin anywhere along this spectrum to access relevant, thoughtful business education. Each access point rolls into the next as you move from left to right.
Start with bite-size content
Check out our massive open online courses (MOOCs) to take self-paced, noncredit courses in a wide range of business topics. Our MOOCs let you sample the content of for-credit online courses. Plans start at $59 per month.
Start earning credit
Enrolling in a credit-bearing online course gains you access to our MOOCs, plus graded assignments and live sessions with faculty and classmates. Completed course credit can be applied toward our graduate certificates and degrees. Most courses last 8 or 16 weeks; costs range from $700 – $3400 per course.
Start gaining credentials
Earn graduate-level certificates in a variety of business widen your options for and specialized career Applicable course credit applied toward our graduate degrees. Certificate programs start around $4,200.
certificates areas to advanced paths. credit can be graduate programs
Start progress toward your degree
Admission in a graduate business degree program gives you experience and expertise that can set you apart as a purpose-driven leader. You can also connect with peers across industries to widen your professional network. Online graduate degree programs start at $12,500.
Graduate certificate options
Bulk up your resume with graduate certificates in highly relevant business areas. Certificate programs can be completed in 6–24 months.
Accounting certificates
Costs start around $6,200. Click on options to see more program details.
Accounting Data Analytics
Learn how to use software and programming languages to assemble, analyze, and communicate about business data.
Accounting Foundations
Learn the essentials of financial and managerial accounting while shaping your critical thinking, decision-making, and communication skills.
CPA Pathways
Expand your technical accounting expertise and prepare to sit for the CPA exam.
Taxation
Deepen your understanding of the US federal tax system, from how its policies are developed to how those policies affect various categories of individuals and corporations.
Business certificates
Costs start around $4,200. Click on options to see more program details.
Business Analytics
Learn to process data using programming languages and analytic tools, widening your capacity to understand and solve business problems.
Digital Marketing*
See how marketing strategies play out in the digital land- scape and how data can be leveraged to better understand consumers and the tactics that drive them to act.
Entrepreneurship and Strategic Innovation
Learn to recognize and challenge assumptions so you can capitalize on new opportunities. Gain skills for managing resources effectively in uncertain business environments.
Financial Management
Learn to interpret financial statements and information, evaluate and manage successful portfolios, and account for risk when making financial decisions.
Global Challenges in Business
Prepare to implement global business strategies, develop foreign markets, and manage multicultural organizations and teams.
Managerial Economics and Business Analysis
Learn to identify and interpret economic trends to help you better manage and operate businesses.
Mergers and Acquisitions
Grow your expertise in financial modeling, capital structure, business valuations, and other key concepts relevant to selling and purchasing enterprises.
Strategic Leadership and Management*
Learn to inspire teams and make a difference, whether you’re new to management or aspire to managerial roles.
Value Chain Management
Improve your decision-making skills by learning how to create, model, analyze, and assign value in your business operations.
*Denotes most popular certificate options.
Graduate degree options
With a graduate degree from Gies College of Business, you can:
• Gain leadership experience that prepares you for the next step in your career.
• See return on your investment before you graduate.
• Grow your network and get support throughout your career journey.
iMBA
Prepare for your dream career in an award-winning, customizable program.
Connect with professionals across nations and industries to expand your knowledge and opportunities.
Duration: 24–60 months | Total Tuition: $26,136*
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iMSA
Become CPA-ready at a Top 3 business school for accounting (U.S. News & World Report).
Gain the skills you need to lead and make an impact in your teams, your organization, and your community. No previous accounting background required.
Duration: 18–60 months | Tuition: $21,916–$28,096*
Learn more
iMSM
Step into a new leadership mindset with a program designed for aspiring and experienced managers.
Develop – or enhance – your ability to inspire others and make tough decisions. Completed credit can be applied toward the iMBA.
Duration: 12–60 months | Total Tuition: $13,068*
Learn more
* These tuition rates will be effective for the ’25-’26 academic year
The program’s flexibility opportunity to scale to build a parth that
Danny Trusner, iMBA ’21
While Danny Trusner was an iMBA student, he took a new job, moved into a new navigated a pandemic, and welcomed new daughter.
“The exceptional flexibility built into pro
“I started as a non-degree student taking allowed me to tackle those challenges pursue my graduate degree without missing a beat,” he said.
That flexibility began even before he in the iMBA.
classes to test the waters. After successfully completing those courses, I had the confidence to dive into the degree program.”
student, house, welcomed a program taking two challenges and missing enrolled successfully confidence
TAKE THE QUIZ ’21 flexibility gives you the scale up or scale back that works for you.
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Compare the benefits
This chart summarizes features and benefits for each of our online programs. And remember – through stackability, you can start small with one or two courses to build your way toward graduate certificates and degrees.
Benefit
Analytics and Leadership solutions for $99
Access to relevant, engaging business education content
Access to full library of online course content taught by Gies Business faculty
Access to interactive live sessions with faculty and classmates
Graded assignments, hands-on experiential learning projects
Graduate-level credit for your transcript
Specialized professional credentialing available
AASCB-accredited degree in accountancy, business administration, or management
Access to alumni networking events
*iCademies are not included in stackable credit solutions.
There is a very fresh and forward-moving energy at Gies.
Anna Grossbach, iMBA ‘24
Certificate programs Graduate degree programs
Enrolling in our Online Programs
Flexible start times
Your life may not revolve around a typical academic cycle – and that’s okay. You can begin your degree or certificate programs throughout the year. We offer start times in:
• January
• March
• May
• August
• October Performance-based admissions track
If you’re concerned that your profile might not be strong enough to gain admission to one of our online degree programs, the performance-based admissions track (PAT) could be a good fit.
This first-of-its-kind program gives you the opportunity to apply the iMBA, iMSA, or iMSM as a non-degree student, so you can take graduate-level courses – earning credit and boosting your academic record – before officially entering a degree program.
Other PAT benefits:
• No application fee
• No enrollment deposit
• Try out the online classroom
If you are an HR professional who wants to know how our programs can help develop your workforce, please contact:
Marcus Phillips
Senior Associate Director of Business Development
marcusp@illinois.edu | GiesOnline@illinois.edu linkedin.com/in/marcuslphillips/
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