I am working as the Grant Administrator Intern in the Office of Grant Management and Assistance (OGMA) at the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR).  I assist grant administrators in database management who handle the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) via the State of Illinois portal.  I also work on frequent changes/enhancements to both internal and external facing IDNR webpages by working closely with the Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT).

I am working as a Graduate Assistant for the BBA and MBA departments and it has been a great journey since 2019.

Featured Alumni

MBA Alumni: Where Leadership Takes Shape

A University of Illinois Springfield MBA opens doors to leadership opportunities, career advancement and professional growth. Our alumni are driving innovation in business, government and nonprofit organizations across the region and beyond. Meet featured graduates and discover how the UIS MBA helped shape their success.

Ho Chi Minh City is the new workplace for Adella Nguyen.  She was recently employed by Shopee, one of the biggest e-commerce companies in South East Asia, as a Strategic Partnership Associate. She writes that she is excited to have a chance to apply her knowledge from her major and her favorite industry–Marketing.

Congratulations, Adella!

Greg Knott, an administrator for nearly two decades at the U of I Urbana-Champaign and a graduate of two U of I System universities (including UIS), has been appointed secretary of the Board of Trustees and the University.  President Tim Killeen said, “Greg has seen the U of I system as a student and from a leadership role, and knows the power our universities hold to transform lives and drive progress.  Coupled with his hands-on experience as a member of the Parkland College Board of Trustees, his unique perspective will serve the board and our universities well.”

MBA FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Choosing an MBA program is a big decision — and we’re here to help.

The University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) MBA program is designed for busy professionals seeking career advancement through flexible course formats, including in-person and blended options. This MBA FAQ page answers common questions about admissions requirements, tuition costs and student support, so you can decide if the UIS MBA is the right fit for your goals.

Academic Advising

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.

Internships

Undergraduate Internships

An internship is required for BBA majors and highly recommended for all business students using catalogs prior to Fall 2013. Up to 6 hours credit can be earned fulfilling the ECCE engagement and/or elective requirement. Internships provide practical work experience while applying theories and concepts learned in the classroom. In the past approximately one in four students has been offered a position with their internship employer. They are great resume builders too.

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