Master of Business Administration (MBA)
The only on-campus University of Illinois MBA in the heart of the state
The UIS MBA offers an in-person, experience-driven program that connects you directly with Central Illinois’ professional network. Students build meaningful relationships with peers and faculty through hands-on, real-world learning while benefiting from the convenience of evening and weekend classes.
With a flexible 8-week course format, you can complete your MBA in as little as one year or extend your timeline to fit your schedule.
Why Choose a UIS MBA?
- Expert Faculty: Learn from student-centered faculty who are experts in their field, with real-world experience.
- Geared to Working Professionals: Students may enroll full-time or part-time.
- Blended Model: Ten courses delivered evenings and weekends, online and on campus for maximum flexibility.
- Fully Online Option: UIS also offers a fully online MBA for those seeking maximum flexibility.
- Career Success: Alumni are successful professionals and entrepreneurs in Springfield and around the world.
Disclaimer: The online MBA is not eligible for any tuition waivers.
Add a Graduate Certificate
Enhance your degree with an online graduate certificate—each designed to expand your skills and increase your marketability. Explore the full list of programs.
What You'll Learn
- Understand core principles in accounting, finance, information systems, marketing, operations management, organizational behavior, and research methods.
- Apply cross-functional approaches to analyze and solve organizational challenges.
- Demonstrate effective managerial skills—including analysis, planning, implementation, and evaluation—with attention to technology, globalization, emerging markets, and diversity.
- Build strong capabilities in leadership, decision-making, teamwork, communication, and strategic thinking.
Accreditation
AACSB Accredited
Calendar
Don't miss an important date or deadline
Designed for working professionals, UIS programs feature multiple start dates per year, so you can begin at the time that best fits your schedule and complete your degree quickly. View the Academic Calendar
Tuition & Aid
UIS is the most affordable option to earning your University of Illinois degree. Earn a world-class education for less than you’d expect.
Value of a UIS Degree
UIS is in the Top 20 for students graduating with the least amount of debt, Midwest Region (2026).
Top 25 best value school (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026).
More than $20 million in scholarships awarded during the 2024-25 academic year.
The average graduate from UIS will see an increase in earnings of $31,700 - $69,000 each year compared to someone with a high school diploma working in Illinois.
Admissions
Applying to UIS is simple
We've streamlined our admission process to save you time and effort. Just follow the steps below.
Review admission requirements
No specific admission requirements are listed at this time. Please contact the Office of Admission for more information.
International students, will you need an F-1 student visa to study on campus at UIS? Please review the International Applicants site for additional information.
Complete your application
An email address is required to create an account. To submit a paper application, visit the Resources & Forms page. Find more information about what type of student you are on the Student Types page. Applying for an online program is the same procedure as applying for an on-campus program.
Send your official transcripts
Email your official or certified academic records/transcripts to incomingtranscripts@uis.edu or through any of the major transcript platforms. Photocopies will not be accepted.
Submit required statements/writing sample
If you are a first-year student, a statement of 250-650 words is required for admission. We want to hear about your professional aspirations, intellectual interests, and personal experiences relevant to your choice of a specific academic program. You can upload the required documents on your application status page.
Pay your application fee
You can submit your non-refundable application fee online, after completing the online application. Alternately, it can also be mailed to the university, payable to University of Illinois Springfield.
Domestic students: Undergraduate - $50, Graduate - $60;
International students: Undergraduate - $60, Graduate - $75.
Courses & Catalog Information
At the University of Illinois Springfield, you'll find a wide range of courses tailored to your interests and career goals. Explore your program details and get all the essential information you need to plan your future.
Career Opportunities
Exploring the following career paths can help you see how your degree opens up a wide range of exciting and rewarding opportunities in various fields.
- Account Representative
- Advertising Assistant
- Assistant Buyer
- Athletic Coach
- Athletics Administrator
- Budget Officer
- Business Analyst
- Business/Economics Professor
- Business Manager
- Buyer/Merchandising Trainee
- Commodities Trader Trainee
- Compensation Analyst
- Contract Negotiation Manager
- Corporate Partnerships manager
- Cost Estimator
- Data Analyst
- District Manager
- Employer Relations Coordinator
- Employment Recruiter
- Entrepreneur
- Entry Level Consultant
- Events Coordinator
- Facility Operation Manager
- Financial Analyst
- Financial and Contract Analyst
- Financial Planner
- Fitness Manager
- Fund Raiser
- Guest Relations Manager
- Human Resource Assistant
- Insurance Agent
- International Trade Specialist
- Loan Officer
- Management Trainee
- Manager
- Marketing Coordinator
- Marketing Representative
- Media Representative
- Merchandise Buyer
- Merchandise Representative
- Personnel Trainee
- Procurement Service Manager
- Product Line Supervisor
- Promotion Coordinator
- Public Relations Coordinator
- Public Relations Specialist
- Research Associate
- Route Salesperson
- Sales Associate
- Sales Representative
- Service Representative
- Sport Agent
- Sports Marketer
- Stockbroker
- Store Manager
- Transportation Coordinator
- Vocational Educator
