Online MBA
Taught by research-driven expert faculty, the online MBA delivers a high touch student experience with online course work and optional synchronous sessions. The UIC Business Online MBA will offer four concentrations and accept new students five times a year.
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- ACTG 500 Introduction to Financial Accounting (4 hours)
- ECON 520 Microeconomics for Business Decisions (4 hours)
- FIN 500 Introduction to Corporate Finance (4 hours)
- IDS 532 Introduction to Operations Management (4 hours)
- MBA 570 Enterprise Strategy (2 hours)
- MGMT 541 Organizational Behavior (4 hours)
- MKTG 500 Introduction to Marketing (4 hours)
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Business Analytics
- IDS 570: Statistics for Management
- IDS 516: Data Analytics for Business Professionals
- IDS 594: Special Topics in Information & Decision Sciences
Finance
- FIN 510: Investments
- FIN 520: Corporate Finance
- FIN 594: Special Topics in Finance
Human Resources Management
- MGMT 553: Human Resources Management
- MGMT 555: Talent Management
- MGMT 568: Compensation Administration
Management
- MGMT 564: Negotiations
- MGMT 590: Strategic Management
- MGMT 594: Special Topics in Management

Abagail McWilliams Heading link
Professor and Associate Dean of BBA Programs
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The Online MBA program is a Full Cost Recovery program that is not eligible for tuition waivers by University of Illinois employees.
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What are the degree and admissions requirements for the Online MBA?
The degree requirements for the Online MBA are the same as our current MBA program (Flexible, and Accelerated formats). Online MBA students will be required to complete 54 credit hours, which includes the required core courses and a concentration. Admissions requirements will be similar to our current MBA program.
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Can I switch to the Online MBA program?
Current MBA students can seek approval to switch to the Online MBA program. A “Change of Program” form must be completed and approved by UIC Business. Please note that course offerings will be limited in the first few semesters and online elective offerings will not be available until late 2022. If you have completed approximately 12 or more credit hours up to this point, we would encourage you to continue in your current format, as online course availability will be limited to you for a while.
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Can I take a courses from both the Online MBA and my current MBA program?
No, but online courses that have been offered in the past (primarily the required core MBA courses) will continue to be offered to students in the Flexible and Accelerated, MBA formats.
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Can Online MBA students take campus-based courses?
No, Online MBA students must take courses exclusively online. They will also have the option to switch to the Flexible or Accelerated MBA formats if need be in the future, though. This will also require approval through the “Change of Program” form.
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Can I complete the Online MBA with another joint degree (ex: MBA/MSBA, MBA/MPH)?
No, you are not able to complete the Online MBA as a joint degree student. You would need to complete it by taking courses from the Flexible or Accelerated MBA formats.