Corporate MBA
UIC Business Corporate MBA (CMBA) programs are designed to meet the needs of professionals looking to further their careers by earning an MBA degree from an AACSB-accredited program in one year.
Building on our strengths as a major research university and our location near the heart of Chicago’s business district, the CMBA program at the University of Illinois Chicago provides the opportunity to learn the latest business theories in an environment where the application and practice of business are closely integrated into studies.
Corporate MBA Focus Areas
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 on the Business Analytics track are prepared to meet demand in one of the most rapidly expanding fields in business.
Sample courses:
- Business Data Mining
- Data Visualization
- Social Media and Network Analysis
- Analytics Strategy and Practice
- Statistical Models and Methods for Business Analytics
Finance
Students gain a better understanding of financial assets and how to manage risks and investments.
Sample courses:
- Corporate Finance
- Portfolio Analysis
- Financial Decision Making
- Risk Management
Human Resource Management
Aligned with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), this track is geared toward students interested in managing the people side of an organization.
Sample Courses:
- Human Resource Management
- Talent Management
- Compensation Administration
- Negotiation
Management
This track 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 courses:
- Competitive Strategy
- Human Resource Management
- Negotiations
- Organizational Design
Management of Healthcare
This track develops the skills needed for innovative healthcare management and cultural awareness to deliver advanced healthcare solutions.
Sample courses:
- Strategic Management
- Healthcare Informatics
- HR Management in Healthcare
- Business Data Visualization
Marketing
Students on this track develop a strong understanding of the entire marketing process in business from research and product development to communications planning and measurement.
Sample courses:
- Marketing Communication and Promotional Strategy
- Marketing Channels Management
- Product Planning
- Services Marketing
Degree Requirements
The CMBA program is completed with a minimum of 54 credit hours in length composed of 26 credits of core courses and at least 28 credits of advanced courses. Core courses introduce the fundamental concepts needed to understand the many facets of a complex business or organization and lays a foundation for advanced study. Advanced coursework includes at least 12 credits in cohort’s area of focus.
Passing and Grades
Passing is confirmed with at least a C. D is not a passing grade in the UIC Business graduate programs.
Cumulative grade point average (GPA) must be at least 3.0/4.0.
Core Courses
- ACTG 500: Financial Accounting (4 credits)
- FIN 500: Corporate Finance (4 credits)
- MKTG 500: Marketing (4 credits)
- ECON 520: Microeconomics (4 credits)
- IDS 532: Operations Management (4 credits)
- MGMT 541: Organizational Behavior (4 credits)
- MBA 570: Enterprise Strategy (capstone course, 2 credits)
CMBA Breaks and Holidays
CMBA Programs are based on an expectation of 12 months of continuous on-campus enrollment leading to the completion of the MBA degree. To protect program quality and guarantee learning outcomes, breaks are limited to (1) a spring vacation at the end of March and (2) a winter vacation around Christmas and New Year.
U.S. national holidays observed in the CMBA program include:
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
