Overview

The goals of the Master of Business Administration at the University of Illinois Springfield are to:

Introduce students to contemporary managerial theory and practice;
Strengthen analysis, problem solving, and leadership skills; and
Provide a basis for lifelong growth and development as professional managers.

Learning outcomes

Consistent with the career aspirations of our students, the MBA curriculum focuses on four objectives. Students shall:

Understand key concepts and contemporary management theory and practice in the functional areas of business, including accounting, finance, information systems, marketing, operations management, organizational behavior, and research methods;
Understand the importance and demonstrate the use of cross-functional approaches to solving organizational problems;
Demonstrate disciplined managerial skills, including analysis, planning, and implementation, while considering the impacts of technology, globalization, emerging markets, and diversity in organizations;
Build a foundation for constructive assessment and exercise of leadership, decision-making, team management, power, and communication skills.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Administrative Uses of Accounting

Economics for Administration

Business Perspectives

Management Accounting

Information Technology Management

Managerial Finance

Marketing Management

Production and Operations Management

Organizational Behavior

Business Strategy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International

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Online Option: With five start dates per year, begin your degree at a time that best fits your schedule.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Springfield, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greater is preferred. GPAs below 2.0 will not be considered.
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Official GMAT score

The cumulative GPA will determine the total GMAT score required. The GMAT will be waived if:

The cumulative GPA is 2.5 or better, OR
A previous master's degree (or higher) has been earned, OR
A minimum of five years of supervisory and middle-professional experience is documented with three letters of reference and approved by an ad hoc committee of MBA faculty and the director.

Applicants must complete the following course work:

introductory courses in financial and managerial accounting
college math through business calculus
principles of economics (micro and macro)
statistics

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

26062 USD / year

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Out-of-State

26062 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

12978 USD / year

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Living costs

Springfield

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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