Corporate MBA

World-Class Education in a World-Class City. Designed for international professionals who wish to further their careers by earning their MBA degree from a full-time, in-person AACSB-accredited program in the United States and completing the program within a year.

  • Best Value Our No.1 Best Value ranking in Illinois gives you a high-quality education with an affordable investment.

  • Powerful Network Our convenient location and 52,000 strong network gives you access to the companies and alumni to help advance your career.

  • Top-tier Research University Nearly $500M in annual sponsored research AND Chicago’s only public research university.

Completion Time 1 Year
Credit Hours 54
Degree Type AACSB-accredited MBA
Course Delivery In-person
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  • Time efficient: 1 year full-time study, yet full-scale MBA program
  • Cohort based program: Builds community and deepens collaborative learning experiences through case studies, business simulations and projects.
  • Chicago Location: Enjoy close access to major financial and corporate resources in one of the top ten economically influential cities in the world that serves as a living laboratory for business education.

Core curriculum:

  • Financial Accounting
  • Corporate Finance
  • Marketing
  • Microeconomics
  • Operations Management
  • Organizational Behavior
  • Capstone Course: Enterprise Strategy (2 credits) OR Strategic Management

Corporate MBA Student

Ideal candidates for the CMBA programs are international professionals who want to advance their career with an MBA but find it challenging to be away from the workplace for more than one year or those who have newly graduated and are looking for a quality program to further their education.

To be considered for admission to the program, individuals should have:

  • A bachelor’s degree with satisfactory grades
  • Strong English language skills
  • Analytical and quantitative skills and/or professional experience are preferred

We have a holistic admissions process that considers undergraduate records, resume, personal statement and more.

Vivian Ding, CMBA SIM graduate

“Studying at UIC helped me acquire a wealth of knowledge and skills related to my job, and moreover, the critical thinking and professionalism I learned there have been a real treasure in my life.”

Vivian Ding  |  CMBA SIM graduate
Eugene Chang, CMBA FMAM graduate

“I strongly recommend the UIC CMBA program, which helped me not only acquire the latest professional skills but also expand my knowledge, establish business contacts, and pursue new opportunities for development in my life.”

Eugene Chang  |  CMBA FMAM graduate
Chi-Hao Chen, CMBA CED graduate

“With six years of working experience in the futures industry…this program’s systematic training has indeed equipped me with a solid foundation in the core aspects of finance and management. I really enjoyed the CED track and believe the CMBA degree will benefit my future career.”

Chi-Hao Chen  |  CMBA CED graduate
Ya-Ting Yang, CMBA FMAM graduate
“I acquired up-to-date financial and management skills through UIC’s one-year CMBA program, which greatly enhanced my career and opened up new opportunities.”
Ya-Ting Yang  |  CMBA FMAM graduate

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