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    Master of Business Administration (MBA)

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    Urbana, USMBAOnline2 years
    $26,136.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    73%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    72
    Credits
    $90.00
    App fee

    Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a 72-credit, 2-year, online MBA program based in Urbana, US. Tuition is $26,136.

    About the program

    Flexible online MBA program requiring 72 credit hours with core courses and specializations in areas such as digital marketing, global challenges in business, entrepreneurship, business analytics, and mergers and acquisitions. Features virtual study teams drawing on diverse professional backgrounds.

    Focus: coursework
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Aug 6, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min GMAT or GRE score (optional): The GMAT or GRE is not required for the application
    GMAT
    optional
    Min GMAT or GRE score (optional): The GMAT or GRE is not required for the application
    TOEFL
    required
    Min English Proficiency Scores |International Candidates (Graduate College)
    IELTS
    required
    Min English Proficiency Scores |International Candidates (Graduate College)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $22,980.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is $26,136 across 72 required credits.
    Is Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign online or in-person?
    Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is offered online, so students can complete coursework remotely.
    How long does Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign take to complete?
    Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is structured around 2 years and 72 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)
    How competitive is Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?
    Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign reports an acceptance rate of approximately 73%.