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About Gies College of Business - University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
For more than 100 years, Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has intentionally designed its innovative programs, leading-edge curriculum, and experiential learning opportunities to empower and prepare students to turn big ideas into meaningful actions. A recognized leader in delivering high-quality residential and online education, today Gies educates more than 8,000 degree-seeking students – including 7,000+ online learners – and has exceeded 2.6M online course enrollments from learners around the world. Gies learners put their purpose into practice and develop lifelong success skills for a global economy.
About Gies College of Business - University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
For more than 100 years, Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has intentionally designed its innovative programs, leading-edge curriculum, and experiential learning opportunities to empower and prepare students to turn big ideas into meaningful actions. A recognized leader in delivering high-quality residential and online education, today Gies educates more than 8,000 degree-seeking students – including 7,000+ online learners – and has exceeded 2.6M online course enrollments from learners around the world. Gies learners put their purpose into practice and develop lifelong success skills for a global economy.
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 can also contact a member of our team to learn more about our programs, application, admissions process, tuition, and curriculum and how our graduate programs can help your career.
Bachelor
3+
Master
3.32+
7.5+
103+
The Business Instructional Facility (BIF) is a state-of-the-art, collaborative space where business students learn and study. The LEED® certified building houses a popular commons area, classrooms, Career Services and academic counseling offices, Illinois MakerLab, Margolis Market Information Lab, and a 300-seat auditorium. Students will attend many of their classes in Wohlers Hall, which features classrooms, an auditorium, and offices for faculty and staff. Wohlers Hall is located across the street from BIF and makes for convenient access for students going back-and-forth from classes. Irwin Doctoral Study Hall is adjacent to Wohlers Hall. It offers private, quiet study room and workspaces for business doctoral and post-doctoral scholars as they pursue their research and teaching activities.
As a Gies Business student, you also have exceptional
opportunities to get involved and get ahead through the wide variety of student organizations across the College and across campus.
Champaign-Urbana is also an
amazing place to be. Here are a few reasons why students love Champaign-Urbana
for graduate school.
The location: Champaign-Urbana is in the heart of Illinois and just a short, two-hour commute
to the Windy City of Chicago. We are also two hours from Indianapolis and three
hours to St. Louis. We are a micro-urban community that offers the
benefits of a big city with the charm of a small town.
The city: Champaign-Urbana has a thriving arts and culture scene along with sporting
events, live concerts, indoor/outdoor events and museums. The city is also home
to a wealth of cuisines, which is why we claimed the title of Midwest
Living's Greatest Midwest Food Town in 2018.
The affordability: Data from Bestplaces.net report that Champaign-Urbana's cost of living is 19.2%
lower than the U.S. average. We consistently earn top marks for
affordability.
To learn more about student experience at Gies, our graduate student ambassadors would be happy to chat with you.
Cost of Living
Accommodation
$10,210
Food
$4,180
Transport
$840
Utilities
$3,700
Tuition fees
Gies College of Business residential programs offer a limited number of merit, need, and diversity-based scholarships for qualified students. To learn more about scholarship opportunities and application fee-waivers, please visit the our website. Gies College of Business and Coursera have partnered to offer a limited number of need-based scholarships covering 70% of tuition for qualified students. Recipients will be selected based on need, academic standing, and essay submissions. The scholarship application can be completed within your graduate college application.
Scholarships
Selecting the right scholarship can be a daunting process. With countless options available, students often find themselves overwhelmed and confused. The decision can be especially stressful for those facing financial constraints or pursuing specific academic or career goals.
To help students navigate this challenging process, we recommend the following articles:
Most business schools expect you to figure out what degree you want and how you’ll use it. Gies College of Business is different. We do much more than advising you on which courses to take to get your degree. We help you discover how to translate your talent and passions into the skills you’ll need to thrive in the business world. Our innovative approach is designed to create access to the best opportunities whether you’re a first-gen student or come from a long line of accountants, marketers, or Wall Street bankers. This is how we do it:
Gies College of Business - University of Illinois Urbana Champaign is one of the top universities in Champaign, United States. It is ranked #=50 in World University Rankings - Masters In Finance 2026.
Gies College of Business - University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
Gies College of Business, Champaign United States
# =50World University Rankings - Masters In Finance
21Undergrad & Postgrad Programmes
About Gies College of Business - University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
For more than 100 years, Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has intentionally designed its innovative programs, leading-edge curriculum, and experiential learning opportunities to empower and prepare students to turn big ideas into meaningful actions. A recognized leader in delivering high-quality residential and online education, today Gies educates more than 8,000 degree-seeking students – including 7,000+ online learners – and has exceeded 2.6M online course enrollments from learners around the world. Gies learners put their purpose into practice and develop lifelong success skills for a global economy.
About Gies College of Business - University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
For more than 100 years, Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has intentionally designed its innovative programs, leading-edge curriculum, and experiential learning opportunities to empower and prepare students to turn big ideas into meaningful actions. A recognized leader in delivering high-quality residential and online education, today Gies educates more than 8,000 degree-seeking students – including 7,000+ online learners – and has exceeded 2.6M online course enrollments from learners around the world. Gies learners put their purpose into practice and develop lifelong success skills for a global economy.
Brochures
Available programmes
Business and Management (3)
BS in Accountancy
BS in Accountancy
BS in Finance
BS in Finance
BS in Management
BS in Management
BS in Marketing
BS in Marketing
BS in Operations Management
BS in Operations Management
BS in Strategy, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship
BS in Strategy, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship
Engineering and Technology (3)
BS in Information Systems
BS in Information Systems
Social Sciences and Management (3)
BS in Supply Chain Management
BS in Supply Chain Management
Business and Management (1)
Accountancy, MSA
Accountancy, MSA
Accountancy, iMSA
Accountancy, iMSA
Accounting Science, MAS
Accounting Science, MAS
Business Analytics, MSBA
Business Analytics, MSBA
Finance, MSF
Finance, MSF
Management, MSM
Management, MSM
Management, iMSM
Management, iMSM
Master of Science in Financial Engineering
Master of Science in Financial Engineering
Technology Management, MSTM
Technology Management, MSTM
Online/Distance MBA (1)
MBA, iMBA
MBA, iMBA
Business and Management (1)
PhD in Accountancy
PhD in Accountancy
PhD in Business Administration
PhD in Business Administration
PhD in Finance
PhD in Finance
University information
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.
Applications for Gies graduate programs are submitted through the University of Illinois Graduate College. To view information on program-specific admission requirements, please visit our website.
You can also contact a member of our team to learn more about our programs, application, admissions process, tuition, and curriculum and how our graduate programs can help your career.
Bachelor
Master
The Business Instructional Facility (BIF) is a state-of-the-art, collaborative space where business students learn and study. The LEED® certified building houses a popular commons area, classrooms, Career Services and academic counseling offices, Illinois MakerLab, Margolis Market Information Lab, and a 300-seat auditorium.
Students will attend many of their classes in Wohlers Hall, which features classrooms, an auditorium, and offices for faculty and staff. Wohlers Hall is located across the street from BIF and makes for convenient access for students going back-and-forth from classes. Irwin Doctoral Study Hall is adjacent to Wohlers Hall. It offers private, quiet study room and workspaces for business doctoral and post-doctoral scholars as they pursue their research and teaching activities.
Tour the Business Instructional Facility.
Student life
Activities and resources outside of the classroom will enrich your experience as you prepare for your future career. You can participate in study nights, career advising, and many social events.
As a Gies Business student, you also have exceptional opportunities to get involved and get ahead through the wide variety of student organizations across the College and across campus.
Champaign-Urbana is also an amazing place to be. Here are a few reasons why students love Champaign-Urbana for graduate school.
To learn more about student experience at Gies, our graduate student ambassadors would be happy to chat with you.
Cost of Living
Accommodation
Food
Transport
Utilities
Tuition fees
Scholarships
Selecting the right scholarship can be a daunting process. With countless options available, students often find themselves overwhelmed and confused. The decision can be especially stressful for those facing financial constraints or pursuing specific academic or career goals.
To help students navigate this challenging process, we recommend the following articles:
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Employability
Most business schools expect you to figure out what degree you want and how you’ll use it. Gies College of Business is different.
We do much more than advising you on which courses to take to get your degree. We help you discover how to translate your talent and passions into the skills you’ll need to thrive in the business world. Our innovative approach is designed to create access to the best opportunities whether you’re a first-gen student or come from a long line of accountants, marketers, or Wall Street bankers.
This is how we do it:
Learn more
Rankings & Ratings
Gies College of Business - University of Illinois Urbana Champaign is one of the top universities in Champaign, United States. It is ranked #=50 in World University Rankings - Masters In Finance 2026.
World University Rankings - Masters In Finance
World University Rankings - Masters In Finance
World University Rankings - Masters In Finance
World University Rankings - Masters In Finance
Gies College of Business - University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
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