Master of Business Administration Degree

The UIS MBA is the only U of I on-campus MBA program in the heart of the state.

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.

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.

Student business organizations offer social, service, and professional opportunities for students within the College of Business and Management. Membership can broaden acquaintances, develop leadership abilities, build decision-making and problem-solving skills, and complement classroom instruction.

The Department of Management, Marketing and Operations offers an array of programs that impart knowledge and facilitate the development of critical thinking and analytical skills in all the functional areas of business. We prepare our graduates to embark on high impact entry-level positions as well as leadership positions in organizations.

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

The master’s degree provides advance course work in various topics, research methods, and data analytics, as chosen by the student based on his or her objectives. The MA degree enables students to achieve professional careers, as well as to assume leadership roles in both the public and private sectors.

Welcome to Graduate Education at UIS

We are pleased that you have chosen to explore our graduate degree and certificate programs.  More than 40% of UIS students are engaged in graduate study, and most were attracted to UIS by an impressive combination of factors that include educational quality, value and campus location and setting.