Gies News Articles
March 05, 2025
Calculating the ROI of an MBA in the middle of your career
For mid-career professionals who are already juggling a challenging job with financial obligations and work-life balance, the potential benefits of an MBA may not be immediately apparent. To maximize their ROI, an increasing number of 30-something professionals are choosing a new path to an advanced degree.
Nov 11
Illinois Gies takes stackability to the next level
In the last five years, Gies has masterfully designed a suite of stackable educational degrees, where students can take a course and then apply that credit to the College's highly regarded iMBA or other certificate programs.
Nov 07
Stackable credentials: Building your skillset with LEGO-like academic steps
Just as building sets are designed to encourage open-ended exploration and problem- solving, stackable courses provide the flexibility for students to learn at their own pace. They foster the exploration of new ideas and subjects that lead to problem-solving.
Nov 04
Elliott leading Gies Business into a new era of purpose
W. Brooke Elliott is poised to shape the future of business education in her new role as dean of the University of Illinois’ Gies College of Business and the first woman to hold this position in the college's century-old history.
Nov 04
Shattering the mold of business education: The stackable credentials revolution
Recognizing the need for a more dynamic and accessible approach to business education, Gies College of Business is shattering the mold by offering stackable credentials that empower learners to build their skillset progressively, at their own pace.
Oct 28
From sports to theological studies, Gies is shaping diverse career paths
Stories of four Gies Business alumni who have pivoted or enhanced their careers through Gies' portfolio of stackable credentials
Oct 25
A behind-the-scenes look at the trailblazing Gies iMBA program
Behind the scenes is the school’s large Teaching & Learning unit, which now includes over 60 full- and part-time staff working in this area, doing everything from video production to graphic design and learning design.
Oct 21
Gies alumni continue to fuel careers with lifelong learning
Already successful in their careers, Jon A. Anderson and EunSoo Choe sought out non-degree courses to add more depth to their knowledge of mergers and acquisitions and taxation.
Oct 07
From radio to finance: How one iMSA learner became a forensic accountant
Today, Stephen Rowland works as a valuation, forensics, and litigation (VFL) manager in Massachusetts. Though he still works to uncover monetary misdeeds, he has also expanded his skill set to valuing businesses.
Sep 11
Gies Business reaches 33K learners in Ukraine through free online courses
The program, launched in early 2024, offers a series of fully online business courses to learners in war-torn Ukraine through a partnership with Prometheus World University.
May 29
Adapting the curriculum for the future of business
Business schools are facing pressure to adapt to a rapidly changing business environment marked by technological advancements, globalization, and emerging high-growth industries. This requires us to take a critical look at how and what we teach.
May 15
Alum shares ROI story from his Gies online MBA
Gies iMBA alumnus Rory Camangian recently was promoted from lead product marketing manager to principal of business strategy of AT&T Mass Markets’ Generative AI team.
May 13
Pairing Your Passion: From devoted fan to part of the team
Gies College of Business Master of Science in Management alum Jonathan Starks made the leap into the world of sports marketing as an Integrated Marketing Associate for the Chicago Bulls.
May 03
Industry 4.0 thought leader finds passion for continuous learning through Gies MBA
Jeff Winter, a thought leader on Industry 4.0, pursued an MBA to become a more well-rounded business leader. He discovered his passion for strategy and the value of continuous learning along the way.
Apr 24
Lifelong learner earns Gies iMSA to further stand out
Eric Albrecht built a comprehensive understanding of top-notch analytical techniques through the iMSA program and was particularly impressed by a data analytics course, valuing how he could apply the lessons to his job.