iMBA
Degree awarded by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
- Location
- Champaign, Illinois, USA
- Duration
- 24 - 60 months to complete
- Teaching language
- English
- Next verified deadline
- November 5, 2026 (Final Deadline (January Start))
Facts last verified October 5, 2026. MBA Schools Directory is independent and does not process applications. Applications are made on the school's official website.
Program overview
The iMBA is built around four required Core Specializations plus two focus area specializations, or one focus area and an elective path. Courses run 4-8 weeks, and learners take 1-4 courses per 16 week semester.
- Intakes
- January, March Source: giesonline.illinois.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Duration
- 24 - 60 months to complete Source: giesonline.illinois.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Campus
- Champaign — Champaign, Illinois, USA515 East Gregory Drive, Champaign, IL 61820
- Specializations
- Digital Marketing · Entrepreneurship and Strategic Innovation · Global Challenges in Business
Tuition and fees
| Applicant category | Amount | Fee basis | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| All applicants | USD 27,288 Includes: tuition and fees. Source: giesonline.illinois.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | entire program | 2026-2027 |
| All applicants | USD 379 Includes: tuition and fees. Source: giesonline.illinois.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | per credit | Fall 2026 - Summer 2027 |
These figures use different fee bases and cannot be added or compared directly.
Amounts are shown in the currency published by the school and are not converted. Living costs are not included.
Admissions requirements
Requirements
- Academic qualification
- Bachelor's degree with a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent), reviewed holistically.Source: giesonline.illinois.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Work experience
- Minimum 3 years (published requirement)Minimum of 3 years full-time work experienceSource: giesonline.illinois.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Essays
- RequiredAcademic statement of 300-500 words plus short answer personal statementsSource: giesonline.illinois.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- References
- Required2 referencesSource: giesonline.illinois.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Interview
- RequiredMandatory one-on-one Zoom interview by invitationSource: giesonline.illinois.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Application fee
- Not verified
Admission tests
- GMAT (classic)
- OptionalGMAT or GRE not required for applicants with three or more years of full-time work experienceSource: giesonline.illinois.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- GRE General Test
- OptionalGMAT or GRE not required for applicants with three or more years of full-time work experienceSource: giesonline.illinois.edu · verified October 5, 2026
English language
- TOEFL iBT
- RequiredInternational non-native English speakers without an exemption upload TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo scoresSource: giesonline.illinois.edu · verified October 5, 2026
GMAT Focus Edition (205–805) and the classic GMAT (200–800) use different scales. A published minimum and a class average are different things; both are labelled. English requirements and waivers depend on each school's policy and your own background.
Application deadlines
| Intake | Round | Deadline | Applicants | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 (January/March start) | Spring Priority 1 | September 3, 2026Source: giesonline.illinois.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | All applicants | Passed |
| Spring 2027 (January/March start) | Spring Priority 2 | October 1, 2026Source: giesonline.illinois.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | All applicants | Passed |
| January 2027 | Final Deadline (January Start) | November 5, 2026Source: giesonline.illinois.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | All applicants | Upcoming |
| March 2027 | Final Deadline (March Start) | January 14, 2027Source: giesonline.illinois.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | All applicants | Upcoming |
Past dates are shown as passed and are never rolled forward. A date without a year is marked “Date not confirmed”.
Scholarships
Forte Fellowship (iMBA only)
- Basis
- Other basis
- Application
- Separate application required
- Deadline
- early April for Fall applicants, early September for Spring applicants
Official scholarship pageSource: giesonline.illinois.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Accreditation
No accreditation verified. This does not mean the school or program is unaccredited.
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