We’re committed to democratizing higher education, and we want to break down barriers instead of building them. The iMBA program, and the students within it, have thrived without a GMAT mandate.
Gies' one-year, STEM-designated MSTM degree trains students in business management and analytical skills and gives them a firm understanding of technology strategy that will ensure strong and sustainable growth for an organization.
According to a new paper co-written by a team of Gies experts, “paradox brands” – that is, brands that can straddle contradictory meanings or possess opposing characteristics – are more appealing to bicultural consumers than traditional singular-meaning brands.
At Gies, you not only have the benefit of world-class instructors blending theory and practice, but you are also part of a global classroom full of diverse perspectives. This creates an opportunity for hands-on learning and unmatched cross-cultural collaboration.
When evaluating online and residential master’s degrees in business, it’s important to look for programs that broaden your skills and offer experiential learning opportunities, according to experts from Gies College of Business.
Both the MAS & MSA give graduates the skills required to not only succeed, but to excel. While the destination may be the same, each program is designed for students starting their journey from very different places.
New research co-written by Gies professor Ravi Mehta shows that engaging potential donors in creative activities can positively influence their propensity to donate money to a charitable cause.
Colleagues call Matthew Kraatz a role model for slaying institutional dragons, and one of his students likens him to a Jedi who doesn’t shy away from the dark side of humanity but seeks to understand it.
When the Data Science Research Service officially opened its doors, Carrasco Kind signed on as assistant director, helping shape a program that drives research at Gies by assisting students, faculty, and staff with their data science needs.
Illinois Business Consulting (IBC) was founded in 1996 by Dr. Paul Magelli. Now, 25 years later, IBC has exploded into the largest professionally managed, student-run consulting organization in the United States.
When it comes to motivating employees in the private sector, most companies rely on two levers — the carrot and the stick. But in the public sector, it’s a very different world, says Gies teaching assistant professor Ashish Khandelwal.
