The College of Business and Management and the University have a team of advisors ready to assist students in achieving their academic and career preparation goals.  Advising services are customized based on the level and location of the student.  Refer to the links and resources on this page to help you determine where to go for advising help and to learn more about the resources available to help you succeed.

Dean’s Office

Karl A. McDermott, Ph. D., Acting Director

Dr. McDermott is the Ameren Distinguished Professor of Business and Government at the University of Illinois at Springfield.

The Center for Business and Regulation was created pursuant to Resolution 38-10 approved by the UIS Campus Senate on October 24, 2008 to serve the needs of the regulatory environment in Illinois as well as the university community. CBR is housed within the College of Business and Management at the University of Illinois Springfield.

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.

Learn More About our Outstanding Students & Alumni

Students in the College of Business and Management are engaged in internships with state agencies, Fortune 500 companies, and area businesses; work with faculty on research, and build connections through a network of local, state, and national business and community leaders that provide opportunities for future career opportunities and growth.  Hear and read more about our students, why they chose to enroll in the College of Business and Management here at UIS, and what it has done for them.

The University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) Center for Entrepreneurship in the College of Business and Management was first launched in 1983.  The center received support in 2005 as part of the Illinois Entrepreneurship Network.

Since 2011, the Center for Entrepreneurship has expanded its scope to include Family Business Development in addition to supporting the entrepreneurship curriculum at UIS.

The mission of the center for entrepreneurship is:

​Welcome to the College of Business and Management at the University of Illinois Springfield.