Graduate Admissions

Prospective student applying to UIC Business graduate school

Learn more about Admission Requirements, Deadlines, and Process. For more specific questions or to schedule an appointment, connect with us:

Spring 2025 Application Deadlines Heading link

Sep 1 2024
International Application Deadline
Sunday
Nov 1 2024
Domestic Application Deadline
Friday

Admission Requirements and Process Heading link

Admission recommendations cannot be made until all required documents have been received.

Domestic Applicants

The application and all required materials must be submitted electronically through the UIC Apply system. Only complete files are reviewed for admission consideration. Admission requirements vary by program but the minimum criteria below apply to all. See Graduate Degree pages for additional admissions information.

  • Academic Record: Undergraduate GPA of 3.0/4.0 or better (or equivalent) is recommended.  A business-related undergraduate degree is not required to be admitted to our master’s programs.
  • Test Scores: Please refer to your program of interest for GMAT/GRE test requirements, as certain programs have waivers. The GMAT and GRE are available at testing centers and have at-home versions. UIC Business does not have a preference of one exam over the other. Competitive GMAT/GRE scores may help your chances of admission and being awarded merit aid.
  • Letters of Recommendation: Two letters of recommendation (LOR) are required from professional references who can speak to your abilities and readiness for a graduate degree program (e.g., a current or former supervisor). Personal references are not acceptable. Specialized master’s degree programs also accept letters from previous professors who can speak to your academic abilities. Once you start an application, you will submit the recommenders’ names and contact information, and they will be notified via email to complete an electronic recommendation form.
  • Personal Statement: The personal statement provides you with the opportunity to discuss your career goals and why you think the UIC Business Liautaud Graduate School program is a good fit. Questions and guidelines are provided in the online application.
  • Current Resume: All applicants must upload a CV/resume when applying.
  • $70 application fee: Fee waiver available for full or expected UIC alumni. This includes (1) Those students who have fully earned, or will earn, a UIC Bachelor’s degree by the proposed term of enrollment in a UIC graduate program and (2) UIC seniors who are seeking concurrent graduate enrollment for the final year of their undergraduate study. The waiver does not apply to those who have attended UIC, but not earned a degree; applicants to UIC professional programs; alumni of UIUC or UIS.
  • $100 International Credential Evaluation fee for the evaluation of international coursework (if applicable).
  • Interview: MBA applicants only. All completed applications are reviewed by the Admissions Committee and qualified candidates will be invited for an interview.

International Applicants

Please visit the central UIC admissions website for more information on the application process and additional requirements.

The MS in Business Analytics, MS in Finance, MS in Management Information Systems and MS in Supply Chain and Operations Management are STEM designated.

English Proficiency: Valid English proficiency test scores must be submitted if required, based on the country or territory in which you previously studied. TOEFL, IELTS, and their at-home solutions are acceptable. See campus English Proficiency requirements for more information.

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  • On-Campus Positions

    Students who enroll for eight or more credit hours during the fall and spring semesters are eligible to apply for hourly positions within the college, as well as positions across campus. Some positions are posted to jobs.uic.edu.

  • Scholarships and Tuition Waivers

    Applicants are considered for merit aid opportunities after they have been admitted. Funding is limited and awards are based on the overall strength of the application. A separate application is not required. Award amounts vary and are applied directly to the student account. A limited number of UIC Business Liautaud Graduate School Scholar full tuition waivers are available, which also include partial fee waivers.

  • Federal Funding

    You may be eligible for up to $20,500 per year of federal loan funding whether you plan to study on a part-time or full-time basis and regardless of your economic status. Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid helps students begin the process of determining how to pay for their program. The funds are government loans and are made available to domestic students who are interested in pursuing a degree from an accredited institution who are not in default of past student loans and have correctly submitted the FAFSA form. UIC Federal School Code: 001776

Veterans Benefits Heading link

The UIC Business Liautaud Graduate School participates in a number of programs designed specifically for U.S. Military Veterans.