Head of the Department: Kent B. Monroe
Correspondence and Information: Ph.D. and M.S.B.A.: Department of Business Administration, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 350 Commerce West Building , 1206 South Sixth Street, Champaign, IL 61820
M.B.A.: M.B.A. Program Office, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 410 David Kinley Hall , 1407 West Gregory Drive, Urbana, IL 61801; (217) 244-8002
GRADUATE FACULTY
Professors: C. E. Blair, R. Engelbrecht-Wiggans, R. V. Evans, D. M.
Gardner, J. F. Hennart, J. Hess, R. M. Hill, J.W. Kindt, P. Lansing, H.
Leblebici, K. Monroe, G. R. Oldham, D. M. Roberts, M. E. Roszkowski, S. Sudman,
H. Thomas
Associate Professors: S. I. Cohen, C. Kulik, G. E. Monahan, J. F. Porac, Z. Ritz, A. Seth, M. J. P. Shaw, T. Smunt, D. Sudharshan, M. Tang, G. Willard
Assistant Professors: E. Coupey, D. Chhajed, M. Farjoun, D. Johnson, F. Jourden, D. Kim, M. Kraatz, B. S. Liu, J. Mahoney, E. Moore-Shay, C. Motley, S. Narayanan, M. Pratt, N. Raman, T. Roehl, J. Rosa, R. A. Sanchez, T. Smunt, M. Strahilevitz, M. Viswanathan, J. Wade
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
The Department of Business Administration offers the master of science in
business administration (M.S.B.A.) and the doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) in
business administration. The College of Commerce and Business Administration
offers a degree program leading to the master of business administration
(M.B.A.). Joint professional degrees are offered with architecture
(M.Arch./M.B.A.), law (J.D./M.B.A.), medicine (M.D./M.B.A.), engineering
(M.S.E.E./M.B.A., M.S.I.E./M.B.A., M.S.M.E./M.B.A., M.S.G.E./M.B.A.,
M.S.C.E./M.B.A.), computer science (M.C.S./M.B.A.), journalism (M.S.J./M.B.A.),
and education (M.Ed./M.B.A.) Students may also earn a B.A. in liberal arts and
an M.B.A. or a B.A. in agriculture and an M.B.A.
ADMISSION
Admission to the graduate business programs is dependent upon 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), three
letters of recommendation, and a statement of career goals. The average GMAT
for the fall 1993 M.B.A. class was 600; the average grade-point average was 4.4
(A = 5.0).
Applicants for all programs whose native language is not English are also required to submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and the Test of Spoken English (TSE). A minimum score of 600 must be achieved on the TOEFL. For the Ph.D. program, a minimum score of 230 on the TSE is required.
The master's programs can be started in August only. The Ph.D. program may be started in August or January; however, August is the preferred semester of entry. The application deadline is March 15 for the M.S.B.A. and August Ph.D. programs, and October 1 for January Ph.D. admission. The M.B.A. program has a rolling admissions process and begins making admissions decisions in January. Prosepective students should apply by May 1.
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
The objective of the Illinois M.B.A. is to prepare a diverse set of men and
women who have high potential to become and remain effective leaders in a
global environment characterized by rigorous competition and continuous change.
The course of study is integrated with other technical and professional skills.
The program requires 18 units, which students complete in two years. The
program begins in the fall semester and is offered on a full-time basis only.
Students may have undergraduate degrees from any area of study.
The eighteen-course program is comprised of twelve core courses (six from the fundamental areas of behavioral, economic, and quantitative sciences; six from the functional areas of accounting, marketing, finance, production, operations, law, and policy and planning) and six focus, or elective courses. No evening or correspondence courses are offered. No exemptions or transfer credits are allowed.
Students may select electives from one specific area or a number of different areas. Some suggested elective areas include decision and information sciences, international business, finance, marketing, accounting, organizational behavior, entrepreneurship, technology and operations management, economics, and strategy and policy. Other elective areas include health care management, food and agribusiness management, and the management of technology.
The Illinois M.B.A. is currently revising its curriculum and plans to implement it in fall 1995. The program will still require 18 units to complete. It will feature an integrated core of 11 units (8 units of foundation/functional courses and 3 units of business environment courses). Students select a 7 unit professional track as their concentration. In addition to the areas listed above, students may consult with the M.B.A. program to design their own track. The Illinois M.B.A. will emphasize co-curricular activities designed to complement classroom experiences while further developing leadership skills. Activities will include communications, teamwork, and self-awareness workshops, technical training in current computer software, and career services with a focus on internships and permanent placements.
All M.B.A. students complete a semester-long, noncredit computer competency sequence offered through the Office for Information Management. The sequence is offered during the fall semester of the first year. Students are provided with hands-on training in management tools of the profession, such as electronic mail, word processing, spreadsheet, data base management, and business graphics.
Illinois M.B.A. students also complete a communication series focusing on communication skills that are crucial to success in the job search and in one's career. A variety of formats is used to cover such topics as interviewing, persuasive writing, oral presentations, graphic communication, and communicating in teams. A communications consulting service offers students individual assistance with written, oral, and graphic communication.
A two-year Executive M.B.A. program is offered to experienced managers. Details may be obtained from the Executive M.B.A. Program, 218 Commerce West, 1206 South Sixth Street, Champaign, IL 61820.
MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE AND MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
The M.Arch./M.B.A. program is designed to provide training for careers in which
management and architecture overlap. This joint program enables students to
fulfill the requirements for both degrees by completing a total of
211/2 units, 12 of which are in business administration. For more
information on this degree, write to Graduate Admission Officer, 117
Architecture Building
, 608 East Lorado Taft Drive, Champaign, IL 61820.
DOCTOR OF MEDICINE AND MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
The M.D./M.B.A. program is designed for medical doctors who anticipate
administrative responsibilities. In addition to the requirements for the M.D.
degree, the program requires 12 units in business administration. Students can
finish the program in four full years, including three summers. For more
information on the Medical Scholars Program, write to coordinator of the
Medical Scholars Program, 190
Medical Sciences Building
, 506 South Mathews,
Urbana, IL 61801.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AND MASTER OF BUSINESS
MASTER OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
The M.C.S./M.B.A. allows students to earn both degrees in three years instead
of the usual four. The program serves the application-minded computer scientist
who seeks management skills. Requirements include 12 units from business
administration and 9 units from computer science. For more information, write
to Graduate Admissions, 2270
Digital Computer Laboratory
, 1304 West Springfield
Avenue, Urbana, IL 61801.
MASTER OF EDUCATION AND MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
The M.Ed./M.B.A. was created in response to the growing demand for specialists
in continuing education and professional development who also have an
understanding of the management of projects, people, and resources. The program
requires 12 units of M.B.A. course work, plus 8 units in the College of
Education. For more information, write to Department of Administration, Higher,
and Continuing Education, 334
Education Building
, 1310 South Sixth Street,
Champaign, IL 61820.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN JOURNALISM AND MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
The joint master of science in journalism/M.B.A. program permits students with
an interest in business administration and print or broadcast journalism and
management to earn both degrees. Students complete 12 units in business
administration and 8 units of journalism course work. For more information,
applicants should write to Department of Journalism, 119
Gregory Hall
, 810
South Wright Street, Urbana, IL 61801.
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN LIBERAL ARTS/MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND BACHELOR
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
The master of science in business administration is a 10- to 12-unit 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 course work can usually be completed in four semesters. The program core
consists of three areas of study: quantitative methods, behavioral science, and
economics. These courses integrate, in the major functional areas,
contributions of the qualitative, social, and behavioral sciences to
administrative decision-making. A major must be specified from one of five
areas offered within the Department of Business Administration: organizational
behavior, business policy, marketing, international business, and decision and
information 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. Admission to the program is highly selective.
Within the master of science in business administration program an option has been developed for international mangers. The M.S.B.A. for International Managers is a fourteen-month master's degree program designed to meet the management development needs of organizations involved in international business. It is intended for experienced international managers and administrators who want to earn an advanced degree while gaining valuable experience in the world of American business. Students typically are experienced managers who possess unusual potential for future achievement in international business. Those who wish to specialize in a functional area may extend their program to two years.
In addition to formal course work, 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. A conference at which students present papers on topics of special interest is held at the conclusion of the program.
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
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, decision sciences, operations management,
information systems, international business, and strategic management and
policy. 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 competence; (5) research or problem-solving competence.
Competency is determined by comprehensive written and/or oral examinations. Following successful completion of all course work 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.
For persons entering the program from an undergraduate program, the minimum requirements are 16 course units and 8 thesis units. Persons entering with a master's degree in business generally will need a minimum of 8 course units and 8 thesis units. The program usually is completed in four years, although students with a master's degree in business may require only three years.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Faculty research interests are in the areas of marketing, organizational
behavior, decision and information sciences, strategic planning and business
policy, international business, accounting, economics, entrepreneurship, and
finance. The College of Commerce and Business Administration houses computer
facilities, a behavioral science laboratory, and a separate library. The
college maintains contacts with industry and government through its Executive
Development Center, Executive-in-Residence Program, Survey Research Laboratory,
Bureau of Economics and Business Research, and several professional and
scholarly journals edited by its faculty.
FINANCIAL AID
One fellowship and a number of scholarships are offered to first-year M.B.A.
students. The Illinois M.B.A. offers Student Management Leadership Grants to
outstanding M.B.A. students.
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 most service fees, and/or the award of a merit-based fellowship.
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