UIC Business: Flexible Degrees, Strong Networks, Real Value
Stand out in a competitive business landscape with an MBA that combines world-class education with powerful Chicago connections. Whether you’re seeking advancement in your current field or planning a strategic career pivot, UIC Business Graduate School provides the flexibility, expertise and network you need to succeed.
Find the Right MBA Format for You
Why Choose UIC Business?
- Chicago’s Network and Location: Tap into the 52,000+ UIC Business alumni network centered in Chicago’s vibrant business community, with a campus steps away from the financial district.
- High ROI and Affordable Tuition: Ranked #1 in Illinois for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal (2025), UIC offers a high-quality MBA at an affordable price.
- Flexible Learning Options: Choose between on-campus or online course delivery. Both our Online MBA and Flex MBA have the same high-quality curriculum.
- No GMAT Required: Benefit from a streamlined admission process where test scores are optional and your professional and academic achievements can shine.
- Career-Driven Results: Follow in the footsteps of 94% of recent UIC Business MBA graduates who were employed within six months with an average starting salary of $101,000.
Flex vs. Online MBA: What’s the Difference?
Flex MBA
Format
On campus and online
Course length
8 and 16-week options
Start dates
3 per year (fall, spring, summer)
Best for
Chicago-area professionals seeking in-person networking with as-needed flexibility
Online MBA
Format
100% online
Course length
8-week courses
Start dates
5 per year (Aug., Oct., Jan., Mar., May)
best for
Busy professionals needing maximum flexibility
Figuring out which program suits your needs can feel daunting. Talk through your educational goals and needs with a supportive enrollment specialist who gets to know you and can answer any questions you may have about our programs honestly.
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Customize Your Expertise
Both MBA programs offer five in-demand concentrations to align with your career goals:
- Business Analytics: Transform data into actionable business insights
- Finance: Master investment analysis, capital markets and financial management
- Human Resource Management: Lead organizational talent strategy and development
- Management: Build comprehensive leadership capabilities for executive roles
- Marketing: Develop cutting-edge marketing strategies for the digital business landscape
Frequently Asked Questions
An MBA provides a broad foundation in leadership, strategy and cross-functional business operations. It's a transformative program that's designed to develop you into a leader of teams, departments and entire organizations.
Specialized master's degrees, like an MS in Finance or MS in Marketing, provide you with advanced education in one discipline.
MBAs are a great strategic choice for those seeking upward mobility, high-level leadership and varied career opportunities.
Online MBA students should expect to spend approximately 18-20 hours per week on coursework, which includes completing assignments and engaging with course materials.
For Flex MBA students, the general guideline is that you should expect to spend about three times the amount of in-class hours on outside work such as reading, studying and working on projects.
These time commitments may vary depending on your background, the specific courses you're taking and whether you're studying part time or full time.