Business Administration
Director of Graduate Studies: Joseph Mahoney
350 Wohlers Hall
1206 South Sixth Street
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 333-4240
E-mail: j-miller@illinois.edu
Major: Business Administration
Degrees Offered: M.S., Ph.D.
Web: http://www.business.illinois.edu/ba/programs/phd/
E-mail: ba@business.uiuc.edu
Major: Technology Management
Degrees Offered: M.S.
Web: www.ms-tech.illinois.edu
E-mail: ms-tech@uiuc.edu
Graduate Minor: Information Technology and Control
Graduate Degree Programs
The Department of Business Administration offers graduate programs leading to the Master of Science in Technology Management, Master of Science and the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Business Administration degrees.
Admission
Admission to the Ph.D. program requires an undergraduate degree with a scholastic average of at least B for the last 60 hours, acceptable scores on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or Graduate Records Examination (GRE), three letters of recommendation, and a statement of career goals including research interests.
Applicants whose native language is not English are also required to submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), CBT, iBT or IELTS. Ph.D. candidates must achieve the University minimum scores on these examinations. For the Ph.D. program, a minimum score of 50 (230 before 1996) on the TSE is required.
www.grad.uiuc.edu/admissions/instructions/04c
The Ph.D. program allows fall admission only. Please check the Departmental listing for current requirements and program information:
www.business.illinois.edu/ba/programs/phd/
Admission to the MS in Technology Management program requires an undergraduate degree with a scholastic average of at least B for the last 60 hours, three letters of recommendation, and a statement of career goals.
Applicants whose native language is not English are also required to submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), CBT, iBT or IELTS. Candidates must achieve the University minimum scores on these examinations (currently 550 on the paper-based TOEFL or 213 on the computer-based TOEFL or 79 on the iBT. The M.S. program allows fall admissions only. The application deadline is March 30.
Degree Requirements
*For additional details and requirements refer to the department's Programs of Study and the Graduate College Handbook.
Master of Science, Business Administration
| Required Hours | |
|---|---|
| Total Hours | 40 |
| Minimum 500-level Hours Required Overall: | 12 |
| Other Requirements:* | |
| Minimum GPA: | 2.75 |
The Master of Science in Business Administration is a 40 graduate hours master's program best suited for those with a strong technical expertise in one of the concentrations offered within the Ph.D. program. The focus is on preparation for advanced study in the doctoral program or for a research-oriented position. The coursework can usually be completed in four semesters. A major must be specified from one of six areas offered within the Department of Business Administration: organizational behavior/theory, strategic management, marketing, decision sciences and information systems, and process management/management science. A minor is required as well and can be chosen from another area within the Department of Business Administration or a related area outside the department or college. Currently the department does not admit students directly for this degree.
Master of Science, Technology Management
| Required Courses | Required Hours |
|---|---|
| Required Core | 30 |
| Practicum | 4 |
| Electives | 6 |
| Total Hours | 40 |
| Minimum 500-level Hours Required Overall: | 28 |
| Other Requirements:* | |
| Minimum GPA: | 2.75 |
The Master of Science in Technology Management is focused on understanding how to manage the dynamic environment found in a technology-based enterprise. The curriculum covers core business topics tailored to address the issues and challenges inherent in companies that depend on technology. The course work of this intensive 12-month long program includes product development, marketing, simulation and risk analysis, finance, and strategy, as well as managing processes, intellectual property, innovation, and human resources - all focusing on technology. This is an intensive program for those who use, deploy, shape, or create technology.
In addition to formal coursework, students participate in a series of management development seminars, which provide an overview of American business concepts and practices. Business and industry field trips, seminars with American executives, and other special activities provide another dimension to the program.
Doctor of Philosophy
| Required Courses | Required Hours-Entering with approved M.S./M.A. degree | Required Hours-Entering with approved B.S./B.A. degree* |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration core requirement | 4 | 4 |
| Concentration area courses | 12 min | 12 min |
| Minor area courses | 12 min | 12 min |
| 3 courses in research methodology | 12 min | 12 min |
| Students are required to attend pro-seminars in their respective areas | 0-4 | 0-4 |
| Thesis Hours Required – BADM 599 (min/max applied toward degree): | 32 | 32 |
| Total Hours | 64 | 96 |
| Other Requirements: | Ph.D. candidates must maintain continuous registration through the approval of a dissertation proposal, unless a leave has been approved by the department. | Ph.D. candidates must maintain continuous registration through the approval of a dissertation proposal, unless a leave has been approved by the department. |
| Minimum GPA: | 2.75 | 2.75 |
| Qualifying Exam Required | No | No |
| Preliminary Exam Required | Yes | Yes |
| Final Exam/Dissertation Defense Required | Yes | Yes |
| Dissertation Deposit Required | Yes | Yes |
This program offers an in-depth education in teaching and research in selected areas of business and administration. Doctoral students can specialize in marketing, organizational behavior/theory, management science/process management, information systems, and strategic management. The program is intensive, flexible, and adapted to individual needs.
Each student's program entails sufficient study and preparation to achieve the following: (1) competence in a common core covering substantive and research methods courses, which are formulated by the faculty in each area; (2) in-depth expertise in a major area; (3) expertise in at least one area in addition to the chosen major area, with this minor area selected from within or outside the department; (4) teaching experience; and (5) research or problem-solving competence.
Competency is determined by comprehensive written and/or oral examinations. Following successful completion of all coursework and comprehensive examinations in major and minor areas, students must propose and gain approval of a thesis topic at a public colloquium. The final program requirement is the successful oral defense of the thesis. Applicants should contact the department for current requirements and program design.
The program usually is completed in four years. Although teaching is not a general Graduate College requirement, experience in teaching is considered an important part of the graduate experience in this program.
Graduate Minor–Information Technology and Control
The minor in Information Technology and Control is designed to develop leaders in various business fields who understand (1) how to leverage information technology to create value for customers, external partners, and shareholders by designing better information systems to improve business processes and controls; and (2) how managers can assess the strategic, financial, and economic benefits of investing in advanced information systems. The minor will provide not only a strong foundation in IS/IT area but could be tailored to fit the specific career needs of our students.
Admission to the minor requires an application to the Department of Business Administration and admission to one of the MS programs in the College of Business or a graduate program in a related discipline approved by the Department. Admission is limited and acceptance is on a competitive basis.
Minor Requirements
| Required Courses | Required Hours |
|---|---|
| Three of BADM 554, 555, 556, 557 and 559 | 12 |
| Total Hours | 12 |
Graduate Minor–Corporate Governance and International Business
The minor in Corporate Governance and International Business is designed to develop leaders in various business fields who understand international business and corporate governance issues within the global economy. It specifically covers topics such as (1) how to create value for multinational partners, employees with diverse cultural backgrounds, and shareholders by designing better organizations and corporate governance; and (2) how managerial practices differ in various national/cultural contexts and why manages must be able to understand the strategic, financial, and economic implications of these differences in managing multinational corporations. The minor will provide not only a strong foundation in the International Business and Governance area but could be tailored to fit the specific career needs of our students.
This minor requires twelve graduate hours of related coursework. Admission to the minor requires an application to the Department and admission to one of the M.S. programs in the College of Business or a graduate program in a related discipline approved by the Department. Admission is limited and acceptance is on a competitive basis.
Minor Requirements
| Required Courses | Required Hours |
|---|---|
| Three of BADM 582, 583, 584, 586, 590 Corporate Governance in International Context, or 590 Management Challenges in Emerging Economies | 12 |
| Total Hours | 12 |
Faculty Research Interests
Faculty research interests are in the areas of marketing, organizational behavior, organization theory, decision sciences, information systems, strategic management, risk analysis, judgment under uncertainty, international business, production and operations management, accounting, economics, entrepreneurship, and finance. The College of Business houses computer facilities, a behavioral science laboratory, and a separate library. The college maintains contacts with industry and government through its Survey Research Laboratory, Illinois Business Consulting, the Academy for Entrepreneurial Leadership and several professional and scholarly journals edited by its faculty.
www.business.illinois.edu/ba/people/
Financial Aid
Most Ph.D. students receive some form of financial assistance. This assistance is likely to be in the form of a teaching or research assistantship, which includes a waiver of tuition and some fees, and/or the award of a merit-based fellowship. The M.S. in Technology Management does not provide assistantships.