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.
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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.
Learning Outcomes
- Develop an understanding of 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.
- 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.
Accreditation
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.
Tuition Estimates
On-campus
$10,680*
Online
$13,350*
*These numbers represent an estimate of the in-state tuition cost for this program and do not include fees. To get an estimate of the full cost of attendance check out the cost of attendance page and/or use the tuition calculator.
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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.
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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 Outlook & Potential Earnings
Graduates of this program may find opportunities in the following careers. Data sourced from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Business Teachers, Postsecondary
Bright OutlookTeach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primar
Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Median Annual Wage
$99,080
Wage Range
$47,180 – $209,470
Projected Growth
Bright
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Doctoral degree, Master’s degree, Bachelor’s degree
Business Continuity Planners
Bright OutlookDevelop, maintain, or implement business continuity and disaster recovery strategies and solutions, including risk assessments, business impact analyses, strategy selection, and documentation of busin
Develop, maintain, or implement business continuity and disaster recovery strategies and solutions, including risk assessments, business impact analyses, strategy selection, and documentation of business continuity and disaster recovery procedures. Plan, conduct, and debrief regular mock-disaster exercises to test the adequacy of existing plans and strategies, updating procedures and plans regularly. Act as a coordinator for continuity efforts after a disruption event.
Median Annual Wage
$83,050
Wage Range
$47,880 – $150,010
Projected Growth
Bright
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Bachelor’s degree, Post-baccalaureate certificate, Master’s degree
Administrative Services Managers
Bright OutlookPlan, direct, or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, mail distribution, and other office support services.
Median Annual Wage
$114,130
Wage Range
$67,100 – $207,720
Projected Growth
Bright
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
High school diploma or equivalent, Bachelor’s degree, Post-secondary certificate
Education Administrators, Postsecondary
Plan, direct, or coordinate student instruction, administration, and services, as well as other research and educational activities, at postsecondary institutions, including universities, colleges, an
Plan, direct, or coordinate student instruction, administration, and services, as well as other research and educational activities, at postsecondary institutions, including universities, colleges, and junior and community colleges.
Median Annual Wage
$104,590
Wage Range
$64,560 – $215,620
Projected Growth
Below Average
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Master’s degree, Doctoral degree, Bachelor’s degree
Business Operations Specialists, All Other
All business operations specialists not listed separately.
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes
Bright OutlookRepresent and promote artists, performers, and athletes in dealings with current or prospective employers. May handle contract negotiation and other business matters for clients.
Median Annual Wage
$82,890
Wage Range
$48,010 – $284,570
Projected Growth
Bright
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Bachelor’s degree, High school diploma or equivalent, Master’s degree
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