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UIC MBA: On Campus, Online or Both — The Choice Is Yours
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Earn a Flex or Online MBA From UIC
Flex MBA
Format
On campus and online
Concentrations
5 specialized concentrations
Total credits
42
Starts per year
3 (Fall, Spring, Summer)
Average completion
2 years
Course length
8 and 16-week options
Online MBA
Format
100% online
Concentrations
5 specialized concentrations
Total credits
42
Starts per year
5 (Aug., Oct., Jan., Mar., May)
Average completion
14 months
Course length
8-week courses
Strong Outcomes
94% of recent UIC MBA graduates were employed within six months of earning their degree and have an average starting salary of $101,000.
UIC MBA: Your Path to Career Success in Chicago
Transform your career with Chicago’s premier MBA program.
Whether you prefer in-person classes, fully online education or a blend of both, the Master of Business Administration programs from UIC Business offer the flexibility to fully customize your degree to your career goals and lifestyle.
Immerse yourself in our vibrant Chicago campus while taking online courses when needed in our Flex MBA. Or, take advantage of maximum flexibility in our 100% Online MBA that lets you earn your degree from anywhere without disconnecting from UIC’s powerful resources.
Why Choose UIC Business?
- Invest in your education at Chicago’s best value university: Ranked #1 in Illinois for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal (2025), UIC offers a high-quality MBA at an affordable price.
- Gain a powerful Chicago network: Join a growing group of 52,000+ UIC Business alumni leading the workforce throughout Chicago and the country.
- Learn from industry insiders: Gain practical insights from tenured professors who bring high-level business expertise and cutting-edge research experience into your classroom.
- Receive personalized career guidance: The industry-savvy coaches at our dedicated Business Career Center translate your MBA into meaningful career advancement.
- No GMAT or GRE required: Test scores are fully optional to apply for our program.
Choose the MBA Format That Works for You
Use this guide to determine which UIC MBA program aligns best with your career goals, learning style and lifestyle.
Connect with an enrollment specialist to discuss your specific situation and determine which program will best support your success.
Do you:
Our Online MBA would be your best fit.
Customize Your UIC Business MBA
Develop expertise in the areas that matter most to your career trajectory.
Our Flex and Online MBA programs feature five in-demand concentrations with courses offered on a regular, predictable schedule, making it easier to plan your program from start to finish.
About the UIC Business Liautaud Graduate School
Founded in 1965, UIC Business has grown from a small college with three programs into a top-ranked, research-based business school with an international reputation. Located at the doorstep of Chicago’s financial district, our school combines the resources of a major public research university with deep connections to the city’s vibrant business community.
Today, UIC Business houses six academic departments and nearly 150 faculty members. Our UIC Business Liautaud Graduate School, established in 2003 thanks to the generosity of the Liautaud family of Chicago, serves over 1,000 graduate students through seven specialized master’s programs, including our flexible MBA.
Our diverse student body and faculty reflect both Chicago’s character — hardworking, grounded and resourceful — and the global business community. With a network of over 52,000 alumni, UIC Business continues to evolve to meet the changing demands of business while maintaining our commitment to accessibility, innovation and excellence.
As Chicago’s only public research university, we deliver a high-value business education that prepares students to become future business leaders who make positive contributions to organizations and communities worldwide.
