University of Illinois Chicago Online Master of Business Administration (MBA)

• Online MBA
• Online MBA - Business Analytics
• Online MBA - Finance
• Online MBA - Human Resource Management
• Online MBA - Management
• Online MBA - Marketing

Visit Site

sponsor

×

For the latest academic year, we have 185 schools in our BSchools.org database and those that advertise with us are labeled “sponsor”. When you click on a sponsoring school or program, or fill out a form to request information from a sponsoring school, we may earn a commission. View our advertising disclosure for more details.

By Bernd Geels Reviewed By Jocelyn Blore

Updated September 11, 2025

About This Profile

×

Every summer, the BSchools.org team updates school profiles like this one to provide a current, up to date list of schools offering online MBA programs for the upcoming academic year.

We collect the school and program data ourselves, then review the profiles for accuracy, and then send them off for final review by the school.

When the school’s representative provides feedback, we make any necessary updates and mark the profile as “Reviewed by School”.

We collect and validate the same data for every school in our database, regardless of whether or not the school is an advertiser (sponsor). Click any “sponsor” link to learn more.

Sponsor

×

For the latest academic year, we have 185 schools in our BSchools.org database and those that advertise with us are labeled “sponsor”. When you click on a sponsoring school or program, or fill out a form to request information from a sponsoring school, we may earn a commission. View our advertising disclosure for more details.

The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) is nationally respected. The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2025 Best Colleges in the United States rankings listed UIC as the top university in Illinois according to the metrics of value and social mobility. UIC is also recognized as a Carnegie Tier 1 Research Institution. Universities granted such recognition feature high levels of research expenditures, a large number of awarded doctoral degrees, and research staff of robust size.

The UIC Liautaud Graduate School of Business offers an online MBA program featuring five specializations: business analytics, finance, human resource management, management, and marketing. The Liautaud School of Business MBA programs are competitive and well-respected, as evidenced by student outcome data. Ninety-four percent of recent UIC Business MBA graduates were employed within six months of graduation.

UIC, located in Chicago, Illinois, is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The UIC Liautaud Graduate School of Business, provider of UIC’s MBA programs, is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).

What to Expect from UIC Online MBA Programs

Admission Requirements: UIC uses a holistic admission process that considers a number of factors in its decision-making process. Important elements of a competitive application include the applicant’s undergraduate academic performance, professional history, personal statement and/or letters of recommendation. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university. Though it is preferred that applicants maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in their undergraduate studies, UIC will consider applicants with a lower GPA provided their overall qualifications are competitive. As the UIC Online MBA is designed for professionals, it does require at least two years of professional work experience. GMAT/GRE test scores are optional, but competitive scores will increase the chance of being admitted.

State Restrictions: UIC welcomes students from a variety of backgrounds, such as international applicants and military personnel.

International applicants are expected to have the English language proficiency necessary for academic success. International applicants who do not speak English as their native language are required to provide an English language proficiency exam score from an approved provider of such testing. Accepted providers can be found on the UIC webpage for international student admissions. In addition, international students cannot be offered conditional admission before submission of TOEFL and GMAT scores. All applicants must complete their applications with all required supporting documents and test scores to be evaluated for admission. International applicants are advised to consult the UIC webpage focused on general admission information to guide their application process.

UIC also welcomes members of the military to complete its academic programs. UIC Student Veteran Affairs serves as a centralized source of resources, assistance and programs for military-connected students. The UIC MBA program does not have a separate, unique admissions process for individuals with a military background. UIC supports military students in the use of tuition assistance programs to finance their education.

Study Plan: Students can generally complete these MBA degrees in 14 to 24 months. Part-time students can complete their program in 24 months. Students interested in completing their program over a more extended time period should contact a student services representative to verify current UIC policy regarding degree study planning. Students may choose one of five start times per year in August, October, January, March, and May. Courses are eight weeks in length and offered online.

MBA Curriculum: MBA students of all tracks complete a 42-credit-hour curriculum consisting of 26 credit hours of core coursework and 16 credits of elective (concentration) coursework. Core courses cover the following topics: introduction to financial accounting; microeconomics for business decisions; introduction to corporate finance; introduction to operations management; organizational behavior; introduction to marketing; and enterprise strategy or strategic management. Students complete courses specific to their concentration as noted below.

• MBA – Business Analytics Curriculum: Students complete required concentration courses in statistics for management; data analytics for business professionals; and special topics in information and decision sciences. Students also complete one elective from the following options: investments; corporate finance; special topics in finance; human resource management; talent management; compensation administration; negotiations; and special topics in management.
• MBA – Finance Curriculum: Students complete concentration courses in investments; and corporate finance. Students also complete two 500-level MBA courses. One of these courses must be chosen from the following options: theory and structure of options and future markets; advanced corporate finance; financial modeling; international financial markets; personal finance; quantitative methods in finance; and special topics in finance.
• MBA – Human Resource Management Curriculum: Students complete concentration courses in human resources management; talent management; and compensation administration. Students also complete one elective course from the following options: statistics for management; data analytics for business professionals; special topics in information and decision sciences; investments; corporate finance; special topics in finance or management (two courses); negotiations; and strategic management.
• MBA – Management Curriculum: Students complete concentration courses in negotiations; business and its external environment; and strategic management. Students complete one elective course from the following options: statistics for management; data analytics for business professionals; special topics in information and decision sciences; investments; corporate finance; special topics in finance; human resource management; talent management; and compensation administration.
• MBA – Marketing Curriculum: Students complete a course in marketing management as well as two of the following elective courses: consumer behavior; marketing analytics; marketing research I; integrated marketing communications; digital and social media marketing; and international marketing. Finally, students complete one elective course from the following options: investments; corporate finance; special topics in finance; data analytics for business professionals; statistics for management; special topics in information and decision sciences; human resource management; talent management; negotiations; compensation administration; strategic management; and special topics in management.

Online Experience: All UIC online MBA degree programs are offered fully online. There are no on-campus coursework or other participation requirements to complete this program. The UIC MBA program’s use of an online learning delivery model is designed to foster a digital learning environment that supports flexibility and encourages engagement. Asynchronous coursework accommodates the needs of busy working professionals and thereby makes UIC’s MBA programs accessible to a larger student body. Students may also participate in optional live sessions, discussion forums, and case studies. This learning model helps students develop substantive connections with their peers, thereby enhancing their learning and professional connectivity upon graduation.

On-Site Requirements: As noted above, UIC’s MBA degree program is offered fully online. There are no on-campus requirements. Students interested in other MBA program options are encouraged to consider UIC’s Flex MBA program. The Flex MBA program may be completed on campus or online and is most suitable for Chicago-area professionals who desire both flexibility and the in-person networking benefits associated with an on-campus program.

Paying for the UIC Online MBA Degree Programs

The online MBA degree program tuition figures are listed in the tables below. Prospective students should closely review tuition information and contact UIC for additional support with applications and questions as needed.

The UIC website maintains a webpage dedicated to financial resources. Students can find information on a variety of topics, including loan entrance counseling, estimating the cost of attendance (net price calculator), money management, federal student aid, and the UIC Student Money Management Center.

Students may qualify for a variety of financial resources. Many students will use federal financial aid to at least partially finance their education. To determine eligibility for federal financial resources students must complete the FAFSA. Students from certain backgrounds may also qualify for additional financial assistance due to their unique circumstances.

Military personnel are but one example. UIC offers a number of financial resources specifically designed for U.S. military veterans. Examples of these programs include, but are not limited to, the Illinois Veteran Grant, the Illinois National Guard Grant, and the Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Improvements Act. All prospective graduate students are advised to thoroughly research the UIC website to inform their strategy for financing their education.

Bernd Geels

Writer

Bernd Geels is a Berlin, Germany-based freelance writer and artist. He holds an undergraduate degree in atmospheric science and two graduate degrees. He completed his most recent graduate degree in international environmental studies at the Monterey Institute of International Studies in 2011. He is interested in healthcare, climate change, marine conservation, indigenous science and refugee issues. You can reach him directly at [email protected].