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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
Question: What must I do to apply to the MBA program?
Answer: “Full” admission requires the completion of all admissions requirements.
Graduate
Master of Business Administration Degree
The UIS MBA is the only U of I on-campus MBA program in the heart of the state.
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.
Student Organizations
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.
Management, Marketing and Operations
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.
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Major: MBA
Future Plans: Work for a Fortune 500 company