University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign - Illinois MBA

Students come to the Illinois MBA because of the reputation the College of Business has for faculty and curricular excellence. Attending a leading public institution committed to research and knowledge creation, Illinois MBA students are exposed to both traditional and progressive business concepts that foster a well-rounded education. Each faculty member is valued as a gifted teacher who draws on his or her research to challenge, develop, and inspire students to reach their intellectual potential.

The culture of the Illinois MBA is consistent with the University – people are friendly, the living environment is safe, there is a commitment to academic excellence and diverse perspectives, and the quality of life in Urbana-Champaign is high. The Illinois MBA is particularly proud of the diversity in each class of students. The students have varied cultural, educational, and professional experiences, and they find a place here where various perspectives are valued, where everyone contributes their individual perspective in forming a supportive community.

Our program’s curriculum fosters an appreciation for working to achieve a common goal. Our students understand that business does not take place in a vacuum, that business leaders must be cognizant of how all parts contribute to the whole. They work together on cross-functional projects and business simulations, each person contributing their own knowledge and abilities to reach effective solutions.

This cooperative network extends to the over 50,000 alumni from the College of Business who are now applying their University of Illinois education to the workplace. Many alumni continue to contribute to the program by mentoring and recruiting Illinois MBA students.