Executive MBA
Illini Center
200 S. Wacker Drive, 4th Floor
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 575-7905
Executive MBA Admissions: (312) 575-0900
E-mail: emba@illinois.edu
Major: Business Administration
Degrees offered: M.B.A.
Graduate Degree Programs
The College of Business offers a degree program leading to the Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in three delivery modes. The traditional full-time MBA and the part-time, evening MBA are offered on the Urbana campus. The Executive MBA is offered weekends in downtown Chicago and at the University of Warsaw, Poland.
Admission
The Executive MBA begins a new class cohort each September in Chicago. Admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis beginning in January. Candidates must have a minimum of seven years of full-time, professional work experience to be considered for the program.
Degree Requirements
*For additional details and requirements refer to the department's curriculum overview and the Graduate College Handbook.
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Chicago
| Required Courses | Required Hours |
|---|---|
| Modules 1-10 (19 courses) | 72 |
| Total Hours | 72 |
Minimum Hours Required Within the Unit: |
72 |
Minimum 500-level Hours Required Overall: |
72 |
| Other Requirements:* | |
| Minimum GPA: | 2.75 |
The program culminates with an international study experience in which students consult on real business issues with international organizations and travel overseas to present their recommendations to these companies.
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Warsaw
| Required Courses | Required Hours |
|---|---|
| 15 courses | 60 |
| Research/Project/Independent Study Hours (min/max applied toward degree): | 6 |
| Total Hours | 72 |
Minimum Hours Required Within the Unit: |
72 |
Minimum 500-level Hours Required Overall: |
72 |
| Other Requirements:* | |
| Minimum GPA: | 2.75 |