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) Flexible payment options available

GMAT/GRE not required

Minimum requirements of a Bachelor’s degree and 3 years working experience

100% online

Mixture of self-paced content with engaging live classroom sessions

Earn an MBA for a fraction of the cost of traditional programs

At $363 per credit hour, a 4-credit-hour course would cost $1,452 and a 2-credit-hour course would cost $726.

Estimated Expenses:

Credit hours required: 72
Cost per credit hour: $363
Total tuition: $26,136*

*Annual inflation rate adjustments to tuition possible. Additional costs for case packets may be incurred.

Affordable, high-impact education

Earn your MBA from the University of Illinois for just over $26k total, delivering global career value without the traditional cost.

Pay-as-you-go flexibility

Pay per credit hour and progress at your own pace. Whether it's full-time or part-time, experience flexibility while balancing work and life.

Employer and financial aid support

Use tuition assistance, reimbursement, or financial aid to make your investment even more manageable.

Transparent, predictable costs

Your tuition is clear and consistent, so you can plan your education investment with confidence.

Applications for the Summer 2026 cohort are open!

Application deadline: March 5, 2026

Upcoming events

February 17: Ambassador Office Hours - Register here
February 17: Faculty Spotlight: Inside the Gies Online Classroom with Li Zhang - Register here
February 28: iDegree Programs Webinar - Register here

Additional resources

Questions? Please contact Gies College of Business at giesonline@illinois.edu or attend an upcoming event.

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