Gies Online Programs at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign

Mfm 2461 _{on Google}

Sep 21st, 2021

I am a professional engineer living in the NYC metro area with a busy work and family schedule. To balance out my engineering credentials, I wanted a rigorous online MBA education from a top university that had a history of providing a quality MBA program and a great experience. I am entering my second year at The University of Illinois(UI) and the iMBA program has exceeded my expectation. The professors and classes are world class. My fellow students are working professionals from around the world. The program is a rich mix of live classes, small study/work groups and an amazing platform that streamlines the experience.

J Haynes _{on Google}

Dec 5th, 2021

The iMBA program at the University of Illinois sounded too good to be true (for the price) but I discussed the program with many people, both inside and out of the University and decided to apply. I'm halfway through the program now and am very thankful that I made that life-changing decision.
The program is challenging but very gratifying and fun to apply what I'm learning immediately at my job. I don't call it an online program, I call it a high-engagement distance program because we're given communication tools and groupings that help us all stay in contact and meet regularly through video chats and messaging chats for group assignments. We also have live classes and office hours each week through a video chat platform that lets all of us participate as if we were in-person.
The program is modular so that you can choose different focus areas (strategic innovation, digital marketing, analytics, global business, etc) after you finish your core business classes (leadership, economics, strategy, corporate accounting, etc).
Lastly, the program is constantly organizing meet-ups whether it be a trip to Apple headquarters in CA, trip to AT&T HQ in TX, or a 3 day event on campus. We have the opportunity to join global immersions each year. I was able to join the Brazil and Germany trips two years in a row and the experience was life changing. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!