Master
of Business Administration
Accelerate your career
with an MBA from the UIC Business Liautaud Graduate School.
An MBA from UIC
Business Liautaud Graduate School offers you the flexibility to pursue your MBA
in a format that best suits your needs. You’ll earn a degree that is tailored
to your specific interests and gain the hard and soft skills that will set you
apart. The program is ranked #65 by U.S. News & World Report.
GMAT/GRE Waiver
Applicants to the
Master of Business Administration (MBA) program must submit a GMAT/GRE waiver
request if they would like to waive the exam requirement. Applicants with two
years or more of significant, full-time post-bachelor’s work experience and/or
a master’s/terminal degree as evaluated by the UIC Business admissions review
committee will be granted a GMAT/GRE waiver.
Each waiver request is
granted on a case-by-case basis, and the MBA waiver request must be submitted
one month before the application deadline. MBA applicants who would like to
submit GRE/GMAT test scores with their application may still do so.
The UIC Business
Liautaud Graduate School offers MBA programs designed to support your academic
and professional development. With classes offered during the day, in the
evening and online, you will find the option that best fits your needs.
Full-Time, Accelerated
MBA
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Fall start only
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On-campus cohort program with daytime classes
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Finish in three semesters (11 months) or 16 months with optional
internship
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Ideal for recent graduates looking to enhance their skills and
career potential
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Concentrations available in Business Analytics, Finance,
Management and Marketing
Flexible MBA Program
Flexible MBA Program
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Fall, spring or summer start
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Set your own pace (full- or part-time)
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Take classes at night or on Saturdays (some online courses
available)
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Finish in as little as 18 months full-time
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All concentrations available
Online MBA
Online MBA
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August, October, January, March and May start options
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Set your own pace (full- or part-time)
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Finish in as little as 14 months full-time, 28 months part-time
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Concentrations available: Business Analytics, Finance, Human
Resource Management and Management
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A Full Cost Recovery program and is not eligible for tuition
waivers by University of Illinois employees
UIC Business MBA Program
Featured Courses
BA 520 Improve and Leadership
Using improvisational
theatre techniques taught in workshop exercise of graduating difficulty, this
course creates a safe laboratory for students to experiment with the elements
of their own executive presence.
MBA 590 Web Analytics
This course will
introduce students to the fundamentals of web analytics, including metrics like
web traffic and how long customers spend at pages. Students will learn to use
Google’s online and offline software tools.
MBA 590 Social Entrepreneurs Leading Change
The aim of this course
is to study “the triple bottom line.” Social enterprises utilize the business
itself to serve as a vehicle for social change. As business leaders, social
entrepreneurs want to improve the common good and solve a social problem.
In Their Own Words
“Choosing UIC for my
MBA has been one of the best professional and personal decisions I’ve made as I
continue to advance my career. Flexibility and affordability met with superb
advising, widespread course offerings, a diverse and knowledgeable student
body, and fantastic professors made my MBA valuable. I cannot thank UIC
enough!”
Emma Chapman | MBA
’21
Earning Your MBA
Credits and Courses
The MBA program is 42
credits in length composed of 26 credits of core courses and 16 credits of
electives. Your core courses introduce the fundamental concepts needed to
understand the many facets of a complex organization and provide a foundation
for further, more in-depth functional business study.
The core curriculum
consists of the following seven courses:
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Financial Accounting (4 credits)
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Corporate Finance (4 credits)
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Marketing (4 credits)
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Microeconomics (4 credits)
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Operations Management (4 credits)
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Organizational Behavior (4 credits)
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Capstone Course: Enterprise Strategy (2 credits) OR Strategic
Management (4 credits)
Tuition
UIC Business is part
of a public research university, so tuition and fees vary by residency. Also,
because our programs offer flexible options, our tuition varies based on the
number of classes you are taking each semester. To calculate your tuition and
fees, please visit the Tuition Information page.
Don’t forget, UIC
Business offers graduate assistantships, scholarships and partial tuition
waivers. Ask an admissions representative about the many options we offer to
help you afford your education.
Concentrations
Accounting
Accounting is the
language of business. With this concentration, you’ll learn how to maintain the
financial health of an organization.
Sample of courses:
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Financial Accounting
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Management Accounting
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Financial Statement Analysis
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Taxes and Business Policy
Business Analytics
Students master the
use of data and models for business decisions, and how to leverage ‘big’ data
and analytics for competitive advantage. MBA students within the Business
Analytics concentration are prepared to meet demand in one of the most rapidly
expanding fields in business.
Sample of courses:
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Business Data Mining
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Data Visualization
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Social Media and Network Analysis
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Analytics Strategy and Practice
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Statistical Models and Methods for Business Analytics
Economics
Economics gives you an
in-depth look at what drives businesses and consumers. This concentration
focuses on applied economics with a focus on health, education and urban
issues.
Sample of courses:
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Managerial Economics
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International Economics for Business
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Labor Economics
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Econometrics
Entrepreneurship
With this
concentration, you’ll learn how to evaluate the risks and rewards of a new
venture, skills which can be applied to both new and existing businesses.
Sample of courses:
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Social Entrepreneurship
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Startup Launch
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Entrepreneurial Electronic Commerce
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Business Models for Technology Ventures
Finance
Students gain a better
understanding of financial assets and how to manage risks and investments.
Sample of courses:
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Corporate Finance
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Portfolio Analysis
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Financial Decision Making
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Risk Management
Human Resource Management
Aligned with the
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), this concentration is geared
toward students interested in managing the people side of an organization
including recruitment and selection, training and development, performance
management, employment law, global human resource management and managing a
diverse workforce.
International Business
Get a closer look at
the global business environment. If you are looking to work abroad or for a
large multinational company, these courses will deepen your understanding of
business on a global scale.
Sample of courses:
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International Finance
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International Management
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International Business Operations
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Global Innovation Management
Management
This concentration
focuses on mastering the knowledge to lead people and organizations with an
understanding of human resource management, strategic management, leadership,
managerial skills and logistics.
Sample of courses:
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Competitive Strategy
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Human Resource Management
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Negotiations
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Organizational Design
Management Information
Systems
With a concentration
in MIS, you’ll learn how to design and manage information and IT systems in
ways that have a direct impact on strategy and operational decisions.
Sample of courses:
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Information Systems Strategy and Policy
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Innovation and Technology Change
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Enterprise Information Infrastructure and Security
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Audit and Control of Information Systems
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Enterprise Application Development
Marketing
Students in this
concentration develop a strong understanding of the entire marketing process in
business from research and product development to communications planning and
measurement.
Sample of courses:
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Marketing Communication and Promotional Strategy
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Marketing Channels Management
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Product Planning
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Services Marketing
Operations and Supply-Chain
Management
MBA students in this
concentration study the strategic management and operation of global supply
chains, the flow of goods and services and complex business processes.
Sample of Courses
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Supply Chain Management
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Global Sourcing and Logistics Managing Service Operations
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Quality Control and Lean Process Management
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Revenue Management
Real Estate
Combining economics,
finance, and urban planning students gain a full perspective of the field of
real estate with an emphasis in urban real estate markets using metropolitan
Chicago as a working laboratory.
Sample of Courses
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Real Estate Finance
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Urban Real Estate and Land Economics
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Urban Economics
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Investments
Self-Directed
If the other
concentrations don’t fit the career path you are building, work with an adviser
to develop one.
Joint Degrees
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Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in
Accounting
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Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Business
Analytics
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Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Finance
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Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in
Management Information Systems
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Master of Business Administration and Doctor of Medicine (program under review and not currently accepting new applicants)
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Master of Business Administration and Doctor of Pharmacy
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Master of Business Administration and Master of Public Health
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Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Supply
Chain and Operations Management
Study Abroad Programs
Interested in studying
outside of the United States? UIC Business offers several opportunities to
study abroad.
Doing Business in Brazil
Doing Business in
Brazil is a two-week course in Sao Paulo, Brazil, at the Fundacao Getulio
Vargas, considered one of the top business schools in South America. This
English-language course covers Brazilian and South American business issues,
the political and social climate, national culture, consumer marketing and
Mercosur. MBA students receive four elective credits for participating in the
program.
Know Europe
Know Europe is a
four-week course, through the ESC Normandy. Study is organized in Brussels,
Belgium; Haarlem, Amsterdam; Paris, Le Havre and Caen, France; and Barcelona,
Spain. Professors are drawn from Europe, the United Kingdom and Australia. The
program includes meetings with local businesses, field visits to seats of
European government and presentations on major aspects of European
administration and culture. MBA students receive six elective credits for
participating in the program.
Program Faculty
Sudhakar (Sid) Balachandran
Associate Professor
and Director of MBA Graduate Studies
Phone:
Email:
Christopher Barlow
Clinical Assistant
Professor
Phone:
Email:
Gib Bassett
Emeritus Professor and
Director of the International Center for Futures and Derivatives (ICFD)
Phone:
Email:
Oleg Bondarenko
Professor
Phone:
Email:
Shelley Brick son
Associate Professor
Phone:
Email:
Ranganathan Chandrasekaran
Professor and Director
of Master of Science in Management Information Systems (MSMIS) Graduate Studies
Phone:
Email:
Hsiu-Lang Chen
Associate Professor and
Director of Master of Science in Finance (MSF) Graduate Studies
Phone:
Email:
Anna Cui
Associate Professor
Phone:
Email:
Somnath Das
Professor and
Coordinator of Accounting PhD Program
Phone:
Email:
Ellen Engel
Associate Professor
Phone:
Email:
David Gal
Professor and
Coordinator of Marketing PhD Program
Phone:
Email:
Eliane Karsaklian
Clinical Professor
Phone:
Email:
Michael Kirschenheiter
Professor and
Department Head
Phone:
Email:
Matt Liotine
Clinical Professor and
Director of Master of Science in Supply Chain and Operations Management
(MSSCOM) Graduate Studies
Phone:
Email:
John Wiley Lynch
Assistant Professor
Phone:
Email:
Alan Malter
Associate Professor
and Director of Master of Science in Marketing (MSM) Graduate Studies
Phone:
Email:
John Miller
Clinical Assistant
Professor and Director of CME Market Training Lab
Phone:
Email:
Kim Moon
Senior Lecturer
Phone:
Email:
Selva Nadarajah
Associate Professor
Phone:
Email:
Unsal Ozdogru
Clinical Associate
Professor
Phone:
Email:
Susan Perkins
Associate Professor
Phone:
Email:
Michael Popowits
Senior Lecturer and
Director of Student Professional Development
Phone:
Email:
Ram Ramakrishnan
Professor and Director
of Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) Graduate Studies
Phone:
Email:
Sajna Razi
Clinical Assistant
Professor
Phone:
Email:
Steve Sauerwald
Associate Professor
Phone:
Email:
George Scully
Clinical Assistant
Professor
Phone:
Email:
Mark Shanley
Professor and
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
Phone:
Email:
John Sparks
Clinical Assistant
Professor
Phone:
Email:
Ali Tafti
Associate Professor
Phone:
Email:
J Christopher Westland
Professor
Phone:
Email:
Frequently Asked
Questions
Which semesters can I
start?
Which semesters can I start?
The Accelerated MBA
starts in the fall semester only. Students in the flexible program can start in
the summer, fall or spring. What is the difference between online courses and
traditional on-campus courses?
What is the difference
between online courses and traditional on-campus courses?
Online courses are
often very different than traditional on-campus courses in terms of how the
material is presented, the nature of the interaction among class members and
the overall learning experience. However, the course load is at the same level
as the face-to-face version; the only amount of time saved is your commute time
to and from campus. Our online courses use the Blackboard software. Select
courses are offered online, and offerings vary each semester. Does UIC offer an
Online MBA?
Does UIC offer an Online
MBA?
Yes. The UIC Business
online MBA delivers a high-touch student experience with online course work and
optional synchronous sessions. The UIC Business Online MBA will offer
four concentrations and accept new students five times a year.
The Online MBA is a
Full Cost Recovery program and is not eligible for tuition waivers by
University of Illinois employees. Should I apply even though I do not have any
work experience?
Should I apply even though
I do not have any work experience?
MBA applicants are expected to have
at least two years of business related work experience after the completion of
a 4-year bachelor’s degree. Historically, our typical admitted student had more
than this level of experience prior to applying to the UIC Business MBA
program. How do I apply for a joint degree program?
How do I apply for a joint
degree program?
Applicants may apply
to a joint degree program during the initial application process, or they may
apply to their second program upon gaining admission and enrolling in their
first program.
First time applicants
to UIC wishing to enroll in a joint degree program are required to apply
separately to both programs, making sure to follow the application
procedures/requirements for each program.
Current UIC graduate
students interested in applying to a joint degree program should work closely
with academic advisers in both programs and visit Business Connect for additional instruction. Do I need an
undergraduate degree in business to be accepted into the program?
Do I need an undergraduate
degree in business to be accepted into the program?
An undergraduate
degree in business administration is not required. In fact, our Accelerated MBA
Program is designed specifically for those with an undergraduate background in
a non-business field. Approximately 50% of our student body does not have an
undergraduate business background. We do recommend that students have had a
class in statistics. If they have not, they can take one during their first
semester.Can I take courses as a non-degree seeking student?
Can I take courses as a
non-degree seeking student?
You may be admitted to
the Liautaud MBA Program on a non-degree basis only in the following two cases:
1. If you have already
completed an MBA or other approved management degree from an AACSB accredited
institution and wish to pursue further course work, you may enroll in MBA
classes on a space-available basis as long as you maintain good academic
standing. The application for admission and proof of MBA degree (a photocopy of
your transcript or diploma showing a completed MBA degree) must be submitted by
the application deadline for the desired term of study.
2. If you are
currently enrolled in an MBA program at another AACSB institution and wish to
take courses that will be accepted by your university as transfer courses, you
may enroll in MBA courses to the extent approved by your MBA program and by the
MBA Program. The MBA application for admission, application fee, proof of
baccalaureate degree and letter from the director of your MBA program
indicating that you are in good academic standing and list the courses approved
to be transferred must be submitted by the application deadline for the desired
term of study. You may also be asked by the admissions committee to provide
additional information regarding your academic credentials.
GRADUATE
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Graduate Admissions
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Graduate Degrees
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Master of Business Administration
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Master of Science in Accounting
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Master of Science in Business Analytics
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Master of Science in Finance
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Master of Science in Management Information Systems
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Master of Science in Marketing
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Master of Science in Supply Chain and Operations Management
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Online MBA
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