Master of Science in Management (iMSM)

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Accredited degree

Offered by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

12-24 months

9 courses total, 10-15 hours per week

$13,068 USD total cost

Each time you take a course, pay tuition for that course only ($363/credit)

GMAT/GRE not required

Minimum requirements of a Bachelor’s degree

100% online

Mixture of self-paced content with engaging live classroom sessions

Build business skills and career confidence with a flexible, affordable degree

At $363 per credit hour, a 4-credit-hour course would cost $1,452 and a 2-credit-hour course would cost $726.

Estimated Expenses:

Credit hours required: 36
Cost per credit hour: $363
Total tuition: $13,068*

*Annual inflation rate adjustments to tuition possible. Additional costs for case packets may be incurred.

Exceptional value, accessible cost

Earn your management degree from a top business school for just over $13k total, a fraction of traditional tuition.

Pay-as-you-go flexibility

Pay per credit hour and progress at your own pace. Whether it's full-time or part-time, experience flexibility while balancing work and life.

Scholarship and financial support options

Use tuition assistance, reimbursement, or financial aid to make your investment even more manageable.

Immediate return on investment

Gain practical management skills you can apply at work right away while building toward long-term career growth.

Applications for the Spring 2026 cohort are open!

Final Deadline (March Start): January 15, 2026

Upcoming events

December 17: MOOCs to Master's: How to Stack Gies Business Credentials - Register here
January 7: Gies Online Applicant Office Hours - Register here
January 12: Drop-In with Gies Online: Live Office Hours - Register here

Additional resources

Questions? Please contact Gies College of Business at giesonline@illinois.edu or attend an upcoming event.

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