Gies News Articles
April 11, 2023
FINDMBA: Do's and don'ts of applying for an online MBA
What should you make sure to do - and NOT to do - when applying for an online MBA program? Myranda Crist, senior assistant director of recruiting and admissions for Gies' award-winning iMBA, shared her thoughts with FindMBA.com.
Mar 27
Adkesson leads Brookfield Zoo with Gies iMBA skillset
Growing up, Mike Adkesson thought he’d spend his career as a zoo veterinarian, but instead he now oversees more than 2,500 animals – from gerbils to gorillas to giraffes – as president and CEO of the Chicago Zoological Society and Director of Brookfield Zoo.
Feb 20
With iMBA, Moody earns long-sought-after promotion
“This promotion sets me on a career path where I will continue to take on more responsibility and oversee increasingly complex projects,” said Moody. “Thanks to the Gies iMBA, I now have a good foundation for how to articulate the organization’s needs, streamline processes, an articulate a vision for the best way forward.“
Jan 05
Gies iMBA named MBA Program of the Year by Poets&Quants
The fully online MBA from Gies College of Business has earned the coveted distinction of 2022 MBA Program of the Year by Poets&Quants. Gies’ MBA – known as the iMBA – is a full 72-credit-hour MBA offered completely online and at a price point that is almost unheard of anywhere else in the world.
Jul 14
MBA vs. MSM: Which Degree is the Right Fit for You?
Master’s degrees in business administration (MBA) and management (MSM) offer two ways to create an advantage when seeking a promotion or pursuing a new career path. To understand which one is right for you, consider your current work experience and long-term career goals.
Jun 06
Gies virtual immersions explore culture, global issues
Gies virtual immersions are offered to all iMBA, iMSM and iMSA students. The College has partnered with local universities to introduce global business cultures and opportunities in Ghana, Colombia and Japan.
May 31
Right time, right fit: Salvani uses iMSM to advance philanthropy career
Jon Salvani is a proud representative of the University of Illinois; but one thing was missing: he wasn’t an alum. Wanting to deepen his connection to the UIUC community and advance his career in philanthropy, Salvani earned his Master of Science in Management online at Gies.
May 10
Submariner Jasen Hicks works toward MBA when he’s not underwater
After being stationed across both the United States and the world Naval Submarine Officer Jasen Hicks will retire from the Navy next year. He is planning on capping off his military career with 20 years under his belt and an MBA from Gies College of Business.
Apr 21
Gies launches fully online, stackable graduate certificates
Furthering its longstanding commitment to break down barriers to business education, Gies College of Business is launching a pair of fully online, credit-bearing graduate certificates, the first ever offered by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Apr 11
How you can make an online master’s program work for you
Learners don’t have to make trade-offs in order to have a personal and powerful experience in an online degree program, according to Tawnya Means, Chief Learning Officer at Gies College of Business.
Apr 01
Gies iMBA helps medical students develop seizure-monitoring baseball cap
Jay Liu and a pair of medical students are developing the prototype for a new tool that could revolutionize the way epileptic seizures are captured and analyzed.
Mar 31
Data scientist Bayraktar earns deeper understanding of business through iMSM
Accomplished data scientist Zikri Bayraktar said his desire to have a deeper understanding of business led him to Gies' online master’s in management (iMSM) program.
Mar 15
Barnitt uses iMBA to bridge gap between technical and business expertise
Rachel Barnitt decided to pursue a Gies iMBA to achieve her long-term career goals of bridging the communication gap between technical experts and business leaders. She had always planned to go back to school for a technology-related advanced degree, and when the pandemic hit, she began exploring her options in earnest.
Mar 07
Gies builds iBlock, leading blockchain revolution in higher education
Gies College of Business is solidifying its place at the forefront of the blockchain revolution with the creation of its own blockchain, to be used for both teaching and research.
Mar 01
iMSM a matter of timing for Sindy
Omeed Kasim Adham Sindy always knew he wanted to get a master’s degree in business. For him, it was all about timing. He chose an iMSM from Gies because he could work at his own pace to earn an advanced degree from a top-tier business school in one year.