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Master's of Business Administration Programs

You’re a creative thinker and savvy problem solver that deserves a cutting-edge learning program to help you grow. Let us help you imagine how our MBA program options can help you reach a new level.

  • Traditional

    The traditional MBA program provides a background in all general business disciplines and allows students to choose three additional electives to round out their degree. All MBA courses are taught in a blended format. Each course meets on campus one night a week for 90 minutes. The rest of the course is taught asynchronously online. The HyFlex option allows you to attend the face-to-face classroom meetings remotely if it’s more convenient for you. How you attend the in-person meetings can change week-to-week based on your schedule. It's completely up to you. You get ongoing live contact with your professors, without having to be in class full-time. Whatever your career goals, we can help you take the next step forward.

  • Business Administration - STEM

    Whether you’re an aspiring tech entrepreneur, an engineer looking to transition into management, or a business professional eager to harness the power of STEM through business analytics, our program is your catalyst for success. Each course meets on campus one night a week for 90 minutes. The rest of the course is taught asynchronously online. The HyFlex option allows you to attend the face-to-face classroom meetings remotely if it’s more convenient for you. How you attend the in-person meetings can change week-to-week based on your schedule. It's completely up to you. You get ongoing live contact with your professors, without having to be in class full-time.

Application Process

Start your journey in three simple steps:

  1. Step 1: First, Complete an online application

    Gather your application materials and complete your online BusinessCAS application.

  2. Step 2: Login to Your Applicant Portal

    Upon submission of your BusinessCAS application, you'll receive an email to create and log into the applicant portal. There you can view missing documents and your application status.

  3. Step 3: Be on the lookout

    Domestic applicants typically hear back within two weeks and international applicants may hear back within four weeks. To view your application status in the meantime, visit the application portal.

    For any immediate questions regarding your application, contact Christine Knuth.

Admission Requirements

  • Admission into both MBA programs are based on undergraduate GPA earned during the last 60 credit hours of undergraduate work and other indicators of potential for success in the graduate study of business, including:

    Resume
    Personal statement
    Previous work experience (optional)

    Explore Graduate School Admission Requirements

  • International Applicants

    The Traditional MBA program offers a HyFlex model. As an international student you will be asked how to plan to participate in the program - fully online or fully on campus.

    Check International Admission Requirements

What Our Students Say

The CMBA program at Illinois State University was a once-in-a-lifetime experience for me. I have applied the knowledge gained from the curriculum time and time again and cannot say enough about the value the program has brought to both my professional and personal life.

Nicole Albertson, Human Resource Director, City of Bloomington

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The program provided me with the perfect opportunity I needed to take my career to the next level. The knowledge gained and the critical thinking skills I acquired through the program gave me the tools I needed to make better decisions and take on more responsibility in the workplace.

Tom Swearingen, Director of Corporate Services, Growmark, Inc.

The STEM MBA at Illinois State is a game changer! It will provide both our domestic and international students with a strong foundation with careers in tech and info-intensive industries.

Terry Noel, Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Curriculum - College of Business

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