Master's in Business Programs
No matter your career path, Gies Business has a graduate curriculum that gives you the right mix of classroom, practical, and leadership learning to meet your specific career goals and be more competitive on the job market. We have a comprehensive suite of master's programs delivered in a way that fits your needs.
Business Graduate Degree Programs
All of our programs - from accountancy, to management, and finance - offer you opportunities to explore different business functions, learn critical problem-solving skills, and gain real-world leadership experience. You will graduate prepared to add value from day one in the career you're about to build.
Explore our programs to see which graduate degree will help you put purpose behind your profession.
Which program is right for you?
Not sure which program will best suit your background or career aspirations? Take our 30-second quiz to find out.
On-Campus Graduate Programs
Master of Accounting Science (MAS)
The MAS is designed for recent graduates with a degree in accounting and US-based internship experience.
Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA)
The MSA program is for students of all academic backgrounds; a bachelor's degree in accounting is not required.
MS in Business Analytics
The MSBA helps students develop the key skill set high-demand jobs require through a strong integration of business application area expertise such as finance, information systems, and accountancy, and data science skills.
Master of Science in Finance (MSF)
The 15-month MSF is a flexible, practical program that thoroughly prepares students for the dynamic world of finance. Various specializations are available to customize your degree.
Master of Science in Financial Engineering (MSFE)
In partnership with The Grainger College of Engineering, students learn quantitative methods (data analytics, machine learning, etc.) for application in the financial industry.
Master of Science in Management (MSM)
With an MSM, you gain fundamental business skills that build upon your undergraduate education. Specializations are available in data analytics, marketing, global business, and finance.
Master of Science in Technology Management (MSTM)
The MSTM is designed for students from a business or technical background. The leading-edge curriculum helps elevate the management expertise of scientists and engineers and amplifies business leaders' analytical decision-making skills. This is a management degree, not a technical degree.
Online Graduate Programs
Online MBA (iMBA)
The iMBA is a highly engaging program that delivers practical business mastery along with leadership vision. It offers carefully curated content and experiences that will elevate your future-forward leadership capacity in fields such as globalization, innovation, and shaping the digital future.
Online Master of Science in Management (iMSM)
The iMSM is designed for early career professionals interested in adding fundamental business skills, like marketing, budget management, and leadership to their experience.
Online Master of Science in Accountancy (iMSA)
The iMSA is for accounting and non-accounting graduates who prefer a flexible, online learning environment.
Applying to a Gies Graduate Program
Applications for graduate programs are submitted through the University of Illinois Graduate College. To view information on program-specific admission requirements, please choose a program below:
- MS in Accountancy (MSA)
- Master of Accounting Science (MAS)
- MS in Business Analytics (MSBA)
- MS in Finance (MSF)
- MS in Financial Engineering (MSFE)
- MS in Management (MSM)
- MS in Technology Management (MSTM)
- iMSA (Online MS in Accountancy)
- iMBA (Online MBA)
- iMSM (Online MS in Management)
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