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Programs of Study, 1997-1999
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION-M.B.A.
Assistant Dean: Scott Buechler
Correspondence and Information: M.B.A. Program Office,
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 410 David Kinley Hall, 1407 West Gregory
Drive, Urbana, IL 61801; (217) 244-8019.
M.B.A. admissions: 1-(800) M.B.A.-UIUC or (217) 244-7602.
E-mail: mba@uiuc.edu. URL: http://mba.cba.uiuc.edu
GRADUATE FACULTY
Professors: J. L. C. Cheng, P. DeLisle, J. R. Dietrich, J. Finnerty, D. M. Gardner, J. Hess, C. Kahn, P. Lansing, G. Northcraft, D. Roberts, H. Thomas
Associate Professors: S. D. Chhajed, L. DeBrock, D. Kleinmuntz, C. Kulik, H. Leblebici, G. Pennachi, Z. Ritz, A. Seth, M. Shaw, A. Villamil
Assistant Professors: T. Finnegan, R. Madhavan, N. Petruzzi, T. Roehl, J. Wade
Adjunct Faculty:: A. Grinols, A. Kanfer
GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS
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.S. in agriculture and an M.B.A.
ADMISSION
Admission to the Illinois M.B.A. 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 essays. The average GMAT for the fall 1993 M.B.A. class was 612; the average grade point average was 3.3 (A = 4.0).
Applicants 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.
The M.B.A. program begins in August only. Admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis beginning in January. Prospective students should apply by May 1.
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
The Illinois M.B.A. implemented a fully revised curriculum in fall 1995. It requires 18 units to complete and features an integrated core of 11 units (eight units of foundation/functional courses and three units of business environment courses). Students select a professional track as their concentration from the following options: accounting, business economic policy and analysis, finance, international business, management, technology and information systems, marketing, or student designed. The Illinois M.B.A. emphasizes co-curricular activities designed to complement classroom experiences while further developing leadership skills. Activities include communications, teamwork, and self-awareness workshops, technical training in current computer software, and career services with a focus on internships and permanent placements.
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.
JURIS DOCTOR AND MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
The J.D./M.B.A. program promotes careers in which administration and law overlap, such as corporate and trust law. Students in this program complete at least 74 hours of law courses and 10-11 units of business courses. For more information on the J.D. degree, write to admission officer, 201 Law Building, 504 East Pennsylvania Avenue, 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 20.5 units, 11 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 11 units in business administration. 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 ADMINISTRATION
The M.S.E.E./M.B.A. program encourages careers in professional engineering and the management of technology. Students in the joint program must complete a total of 18-19 units, 10-11 of which are in business administration. For more information, write to admission officer, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, 156 Everitt Laboratory, 1406 West Green Street, Urbana, IL 61801.
OTHER ENGINEERING JOINT DEGREE PROGRAMS
The master of science in industrial engineering/master of business administration program (M.S.I.E./M.B.A.), the master of science in mechanical engineering/master of business administration program (M.S.M.E./M.B.A.), the master of science in general engineering/master of business administration program (M.S.G.E./M.B.A.), and the master of science in civil engineering/master of business administration (M.S.C.E./M.B.A.) were created in response to a growing demand for industrial, mechanical, civil, and general engineers who are also professional managers. The M.S.I.E./M.B.A. and M.S.M.E./M.B.A. programs require a total of 18-19 units, 10-11 of which are in business administration; the M.S.C.E./M.B.A. requires 18-19 units, 11 of which are in business administration. The M.S.G.E./M.B.A. program requires 18 units, 12 of which are in business administration. For more information on the M.S.I.E./M.B.A. or M.S.M.E./M.B.A., write to Graduate Programs Office, 144 Mechanical Engineering Building, 1206 West Green Street, Urbana, IL 61801. For more information ont he M.S.C.E./M.B.A., write to Graduate Admissions, 3108 Newmark CE Laboratory, 205 North Mathews, Urbana, IL 61801. For more information on the M.S.G.E./M.B.A., write to Graduate Admissions, 315 Transportation Building, 104 South Mathews Avenue, Urbana, IL 61801.
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 10 units from business administration and nine units from computer science. An additional M.B.A. unit, Strategic Development, is recommended in the second year. 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 10 units of M.B.A. course work, plus eight units in the College of Education. An additional M.B.A. unit, Strategic Development, is recommended in the second year. For more information, write to Department of Educational Organization and Leadership, 333 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 10-11 units in business administration and eight 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 OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURE / MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
These programs allow students to earn two degrees in five years rather than the usual six. The programs integrate an undergraduate education with a professional education without diluting the quality or purpose of either. Through careful course selection and program planning, students complete the first year of the M.B.A. program during their senior year. This course work counts toward both degrees. Students complete remaining M.B.A. program requirements during their fifth year. For more information on the B.A. in liberal arts/M.B.A. program, write to 270 Lincoln Hall, 702 South Wright Street, Urbana, IL 61801. For more information on the B.S. in agriculture/M.B.A. program, write to 300 Mumford Hall, 1301 West Gregory Drive, Urbana, IL 61801.
NOTE: Joint degree students must complete a minimum of two consecutive full-time semesters in the M.B.A. program.
FINANCIAL AID
The Illinois M.B.A. offers Student Management Leadership Grants to provide financial aid to outstanding M.B.A. students. U.S. citizens and permanent residents may be eligible for student loans.
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