Overview

Immerse yourself in our vibrant Chicago campus while taking online courses when needed in our Flex MBA. Or, take advantage of maximum flexibility in our 100% Online MBA that lets you earn your degree from anywhere without disconnecting from UIC’s powerful resources.

Key Features

Why choose the Business Administration program from University of Illinois at Chicago?

Invest in your education at Chicago’s best value university: Ranked #1 in Illinois for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal (2025), UIC offers a high-quality MBA at an affordable price.

Gain a powerful Chicago network: Join a growing group of 52,000+ UIC Business alumni leading the workforce throughout Chicago and the country.

Learn from industry insiders: Gain practical insights from tenured professors who bring high-level business expertise and cutting-edge research experience into your classroom.

Receive personalized career guidance: The industry-savvy coaches at our dedicated Business Career Center translate your MBA into meaningful career advancement.

No GMAT or GRE required: Test scores are fully optional to apply for our program.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Finance

Marketing

Human Resource Management

Business Analytics

Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 14 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

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Online deadline:

Fall: October 1

Spring: February 15

Language

English

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Credits

42 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Academic Record: Undergraduate GPA of 3.0/4.0 or better (or equivalent) is recommended. A business-related undergraduate degree is not required to be admitted to our master’s programs.

Letters of Recommendation: Two letters of recommendation (LOR) are required from professional references who can speak to your abilities and readiness for a graduate degree program (e.g., a current or former supervisor). Personal references are not acceptable.

Personal Statement: The personal statement provides you with the opportunity to discuss your career goals and why you think the UIC Business Graduate School program is a good fit. Questions and guidelines are provided in the online application.

Current Resume: All applicants must upload a CV/resume when applying.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

27306 USD / year

≈ 27306 USD / year
Out-of-State

27306 USD / year

≈ 27306 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13102 USD / year

≈ 13102 USD / year

Additional Details

Online tuition: $857 per credit

Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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