The AACSB accredited UIS College of Business and Management’s mission is to prepare students for successful business related careers in the public, nonprofit, and private sectors.

The College of Business and Management takes pride in developing an environment of engagement, innovation, and impact both in teaching and scholarly activity. 

Programs

Undergraduate

Graduate

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College of Business and Management Departments

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Accounting, Economics, and Finance

The department offers programs that prepare students for success in business through strong analytical and financial skills.

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Management, Marketing, and Operations

The department offers programs that build knowledge, critical thinking, and analytical skills across all business areas.

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Management Information Systems

The MIS Department blends business and technology, preparing students to design and manage systems that enhance organizational success.

Engagement, Innovation, & Impact

The College of Business and Management takes pride in developing an environment of engagement, innovation, and impact both in teaching and scholarly activity. A few highlights of some of the many accomplishments are listed below.

 
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Center for Business and Regulation

 
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Center for Entrepreneurship

 
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The Business and Society Project

Experience

Society for Advancement of Management

Student Organizations

CBM student organizations offer opportunities to apply classroom learning, develop leadership, and network with professionals.

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Academic Advising

The CBM and the University have a team of advisors ready to assist students in achieving their academic and career preparation goals.

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Resources

Access essential academic tools, forms, and policies to support student and faculty success in the College of Business and Management.

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Featured Alumni

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Business Administration, MA
Accountant
Emmanuel Mikaelson

Hometown: Kansas City, MO

Current Location: Springfield, IL

Chigozie Umeadi headshot
Business Administration, BA
Executive Director of Basketball Operations
Chigozie Umeadi

Hometown: Bensenville, IL

Current Location: Chicago, IL

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Accounting, BA
Sr. Manager of Talent Management
Katie Woodford

Hometown: Springfield, IL

Current Location: Houston, TX

Abby Vorreyer headshot
Business Administration, BA
Associate Athletic Director for Facilities & Event Operations
Abby Vorreyer

Hometown: Springfield, IL

Current Location: Jacksonville, IL

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Business Administration, BA, MA
Director, Analytics
Adam Unes

Hometown: Brimfield, IL

Current Location: Chicago, IL

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Founder and Chairman
James Matthew

Current Location: Gainesville, FL

Hometown: Mt. Auburn, IL

Sneha Shenoy
Management Information Systems
Star Alumni - Sneha Shenoy

Our Star Alumni

Ms. Sneha Shenoy, originally from Bengaluru, India, is one of our star alumni.

Susannah Sinclair
Management Information Systems
Star Student - Susannah Sinclair

Susannah Sinclair graduated with a master’s degree in Management Information Systems in 2020 with 3 graduate certificates in Business Analytics, IT Project Management, and Business Process Management. Susannah is currently the CRM and Digital Communications Manager at Bryn Mawr College Graduate School.

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News

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