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Offered by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Engage in group discussions with professors and peers
9 courses total, 36 credit hours of graduate coursework, 10-15 hours per week, per course
Hands-on learning from anywhere, no travel required
Total cost of the program. Learn about your payment options
As an iMSM student, you will take a series of fundamental management classes covering subjects such as leadership and teams, marketing management, strategic management, and process management, as well as foundational classes in accounting and finance. You will then have the opportunity to customize your degree by taking elective courses focused on business value and project management, global business challenges, or business data management and communication.
iMSM students earn the same education and learn from the same top faculty as on-campus students. Achieve fundamental business knowledge, gain lifelong leadership skills, and build a global network as you work alongside fellow students and faculty.
The iMSM, which is open to students from any undergraduate major, continues the Gies Business tradition of building highly engaging, flexible online programs. The Gies approach offers innovations unique to online learning. Curriculum, content delivery, and engagement are tailored for maximum positive impact for students in ways that go well beyond simply moving an existing residential program online. The hallmarks of Gies’ online programs – including its popular iMBA – are highly engaging online classrooms and skilled, experienced faculty who deliver leading-edge course material.
The iMSM is from Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, a historical land-grant public research institution founded in 1867 and acknowledged leader in online education.
Summer/Fall 2025 Deadlines:
Upcoming Events:
Please contact Gies College of Business at giesonline@illinois.edu.
The full Gies Online Events Calendar can be found here.
Start your application or request more info.
Offered by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Engage in group discussions with professors and peers
9 courses total, 36 credit hours of graduate coursework, 10-15 hours per week, per course
Hands-on learning from anywhere, no travel required
Total cost of the program. Learn about your payment options
Offered by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Engage in group discussions with professors and peers
9 courses total, 36 credit hours of graduate coursework, 10-15 hours per week, per course
Hands-on learning from anywhere, no travel required
Total cost of the program. Learn about your payment options
As an iMSM student, you will take a series of fundamental management classes covering subjects such as leadership and teams, marketing management, strategic management, and process management, as well as foundational classes in accounting and finance. You will then have the opportunity to customize your degree by taking elective courses focused on business value and project management, global business challenges, or business data management and communication.
iMSM students earn the same education and learn from the same top faculty as on-campus students. Achieve fundamental business knowledge, gain lifelong leadership skills, and build a global network as you work alongside fellow students and faculty.
The iMSM, which is open to students from any undergraduate major, continues the Gies Business tradition of building highly engaging, flexible online programs. The Gies approach offers innovations unique to online learning. Curriculum, content delivery, and engagement are tailored for maximum positive impact for students in ways that go well beyond simply moving an existing residential program online. The hallmarks of Gies’ online programs – including its popular iMBA – are highly engaging online classrooms and skilled, experienced faculty who deliver leading-edge course material.
The iMSM is from Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, a historical land-grant public research institution founded in 1867 and acknowledged leader in online education.
Summer/Fall 2025 Deadlines:
Upcoming Events:
Please contact Gies College of Business at giesonline@illinois.edu.
The full Gies Online Events Calendar can be found here.
Your work in the Master's of Management can stack directly into the iMBA. Upon completion, you'll be eligible to apply all 36 credit hours to the 72-credit-hour iMBA, allowing you to continue building on the knowledge you already gained in the iMSM.
Depending on your career goals, you can continue learning and transition into the iMBA, or you can return at a later time to advance your education. The program's stackability empowers you to grow and build on critical business skills anywhere in your career journey.
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The Gies online program was a great fit for me and exceeded my expectations in terms of the level of engagement with faculty, the strong connection with talented peers, and the relevance of the coursework. In fact, 30 days after completing my degree, I received a promotion and I know it was the result of what I learned in the program.
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The Gies online program was a great fit for me and exceeded my expectations in terms of the level of engagement with faculty, the strong connection with talented peers, and the relevance of the coursework. In fact, 30 days after completing my degree, I received a promotion and I know it was the result of what I learned in the program.
In our annual survey, 94% of iMSM graduates rated their educational experience as "Excellent" or "Good," highlighting the program's paramount quality.(2023)
iMSM students often tackle real job challenges in projects, seeking advice from peers and faculty. Graduates overwhelmingly report applying their learning effectively in professional settings.(2023)
Our flexible iMSM program allows students to set their graduation pace, with most completing their degree in about one year on average.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics recorded 88% of students to end in these business fields, with management and general business making up 48% of the share.
Business Management and Administration
General Business
Accounting
Finance
Marketing and Marketing Research
These courses are part of the degree program. If you are admitted and enroll, your completed coursework may count toward your degree learning and your progress can transfer with you.¹
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Beginner · Specialization
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Beginner · Specialization
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Beginner · Specialization
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By combining business knowledge with a degree in the arts and humanities, social sciences, or other non-business majors, you can achieve greater earning power and gain a competitive advantage. Career opportunities include management, consulting, analytics, entrepreneurship, and other high-demand jobs.
Yes, you can start with Specializations and courses on Coursera to try out the asynchronous portions of iMSM coursework before or while you apply.
Upon completion of the iMSM program, students receive a Master of Science in Management degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign – the same degree conferred to on-campus students in the MSM program.
The iMSM program does not typically accept transfer credits.
Yes, Gies College of Business is fully accredited through AACSB.
Please contact Gies College of Business at giesonline@illinois.edu.