The Professional MBA at ILLINOIS is a part-time program designed for working professionals. This is the perfect program for gaining your MBA, but still keeping the luxury of your full-time job. Classes meet on Monday & Wednesday evenings in the Business Instructional Facility. The entire program is 26 months with July & August off. Currently we are accepting applications for the next cohort, which begins in January 2011.
The Professional MBA attracts students from a variety of industries, including banking, not-for-profit, education, healthcare, manufacturing, engineering, etc. We even offer a shuttle to and from campus for students traveling from Decatur and Bloomington.
If you are interested in learning more about the Professional MBA, please contact admissions at 217-244-7602 or illinoisptmba@illinois.edu. We also have information sessions coming up in July that we encourage you to attend.
Professional MBA Information Session in Bloomington
Date: Monday, July 12, 2010
Time: 6:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.
Place: Bloomington Public Library, Community Room
RSVP: https://illinois.edu/fb/sec/600698
Professional MBA Information Session & Reception
Date: Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Time: 6:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.
Place: Business Instructional Facililty, 3rd Floor Student Lounge, 515 E. Gregory, Champaign
RSVP: https://illinois.edu/fb/sec/4137734
Professional MBA Information Session in Decatur
Date: Thursday, July 15, 2010
Time: 6:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.
Place: Decatur Public Library, A.E. Staley Jr. Manufacturing Company Conference Room
RSVP: https://illinois.edu/fb/sec/3552563
Kaplan GMAT Strategy Session & Business School Admissions
Date: Tuesday, July 22, 2010
Time: 6:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.
Place: 616 E. Green Street, Champaign
RSVP: http://www.kaptest.com/enroll/GMAT/61820/events?cid=802589
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Monday, May 17, 2010
TEDxUIUC 2010 Photos
On April 10, 2010, a group of students led by student
Cristian Mitreanu held a TED event on the Urbana-Champaign campus. Participants at the TEDxUIUC event enjoyed 17 live presentations (19 presenters), five pre-recorded TEDTalks, and a video made specifically for the event. Some of the photos taken on that day are available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/tedxuiuc/.
Cristian Mitreanu held a TED event on the Urbana-Champaign campus. Participants at the TEDxUIUC event enjoyed 17 live presentations (19 presenters), five pre-recorded TEDTalks, and a video made specifically for the event. Some of the photos taken on that day are available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/tedxuiuc/.
Friday, April 16, 2010
Special Speakers on Campus
This has been a special year in the College of Business in terms of guest speakers. Unfortunately I missed the presentation by Muhammad Yunus (www.se-21.com) on March 1. Yunus won a 2006 Nobel Peace Prize "for his pioneering concept of banking without collateral for the poorest of the poor" (http://news.illinois.edu/ii/10/0218/briefs.html). I heard from others, however, that his speech was inspiring.
Most recently, I was able to hear a presentation by Jerry Colangelo, Chairman of the Phoenix Suns and USA Basketball. Jerry is a 1962 graduate of the University of Illinois and stood out as a basketball player for the Fighting Illini during his time here. This presentation was part of the V. Dale Cozad Lecture in Entrepreneurship series - an annual lecture that brings in a high-profile graduate of the University of Illinois.
I have to say that his stories were fascinating as a pioneering individual in a number of storied sports franchises. Being a Bulls fan, I found it particularly interesting that he was involved in bringing the first NBA franchise to Chicago. In fact, Jerry is primarily responsible for naming the team the Bulls, since the early team, not having their own arena, played in a pavilion that had previously been used for cattle and horse shows.
From Chicago, he eventually started the Phoenix Suns franchise, a team with which he has been involved for years. He was able to purchase the team in 1987 for $44 million, and he eventually sold the team for $400 million in 2004. Shortly after the USA men's basketball team came up short of the gold medal in 2004, Colangelo was asked to take over USA basketball. He personally sat down with every player who would be on the team and explained clearly his expectations. In particular, he wanted every individual to know that they needed to treat their opponents with respect and that they represented USA baskeball as part of the team, not as an individual. Colangelo said it was one of his proudest moments when the USA basketball team brought home gold in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.
What stuck out to me the most during Colangelo's presentation is his attitude toward failure. He believes that sports gave him the ability and confidence to try again after failure. He said he was never afraid to fail, because after a loss in basketball, he was always able to get back up and try again. He knew it would be exactly the same in other aspects of his life. In the end, he found more success than failure because of his relentless effort.
Although most of his presentation was focused on the world of sports, I think any business student could relate to his comments about failure and success. As of late, I've seen a number of students discouraged by the job market. Certainly an MBA is an enormous investment of time and money, and everyone wants to see immediate returns for their efforts. I don't know if Colangelo stated this directly, but I observed it through his stories: opportunities don't always present themselves to you, so at times, you just create your own opportunities through bold effort. I hope that those in attendance were able to take away this same message.
Coming up on April 30, the Illinois MBA has arranged panel speakers to discuss the topic "One Crisis . . . Many Solutions: A Unique Look at the Global Financial Landscape." The speakers for this event include Dr. Carlos Braga, Vice President and Corporate Secretary at the World Bank, and Michael Heisley, the CEO of the Heico Company, and majority owner of the NBA's Memphis Grizzlies.
Dr. Braga's responsibilities include, but are not limited to, providing low-income countries with better growth diagnostics as well as debt management policy advice. Braga is also a 1984 graduate of the University of Illinois where he earned his PhD in Economics. Heisley's company is an investment group that specializes in buying interests in underperforming companies and turning them around. Heico owns and operates approximately 40 business worldwide. I think this will prove to be an interesting event, and better yet, anyone is welcome to attend if they RSVP by Monday, April 23, to https://illinois.edu/fb/auth/7091715.
Most recently, I was able to hear a presentation by Jerry Colangelo, Chairman of the Phoenix Suns and USA Basketball. Jerry is a 1962 graduate of the University of Illinois and stood out as a basketball player for the Fighting Illini during his time here. This presentation was part of the V. Dale Cozad Lecture in Entrepreneurship series - an annual lecture that brings in a high-profile graduate of the University of Illinois.
I have to say that his stories were fascinating as a pioneering individual in a number of storied sports franchises. Being a Bulls fan, I found it particularly interesting that he was involved in bringing the first NBA franchise to Chicago. In fact, Jerry is primarily responsible for naming the team the Bulls, since the early team, not having their own arena, played in a pavilion that had previously been used for cattle and horse shows.
From Chicago, he eventually started the Phoenix Suns franchise, a team with which he has been involved for years. He was able to purchase the team in 1987 for $44 million, and he eventually sold the team for $400 million in 2004. Shortly after the USA men's basketball team came up short of the gold medal in 2004, Colangelo was asked to take over USA basketball. He personally sat down with every player who would be on the team and explained clearly his expectations. In particular, he wanted every individual to know that they needed to treat their opponents with respect and that they represented USA baskeball as part of the team, not as an individual. Colangelo said it was one of his proudest moments when the USA basketball team brought home gold in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.
What stuck out to me the most during Colangelo's presentation is his attitude toward failure. He believes that sports gave him the ability and confidence to try again after failure. He said he was never afraid to fail, because after a loss in basketball, he was always able to get back up and try again. He knew it would be exactly the same in other aspects of his life. In the end, he found more success than failure because of his relentless effort.
Although most of his presentation was focused on the world of sports, I think any business student could relate to his comments about failure and success. As of late, I've seen a number of students discouraged by the job market. Certainly an MBA is an enormous investment of time and money, and everyone wants to see immediate returns for their efforts. I don't know if Colangelo stated this directly, but I observed it through his stories: opportunities don't always present themselves to you, so at times, you just create your own opportunities through bold effort. I hope that those in attendance were able to take away this same message.
Coming up on April 30, the Illinois MBA has arranged panel speakers to discuss the topic "One Crisis . . . Many Solutions: A Unique Look at the Global Financial Landscape." The speakers for this event include Dr. Carlos Braga, Vice President and Corporate Secretary at the World Bank, and Michael Heisley, the CEO of the Heico Company, and majority owner of the NBA's Memphis Grizzlies.
Dr. Braga's responsibilities include, but are not limited to, providing low-income countries with better growth diagnostics as well as debt management policy advice. Braga is also a 1984 graduate of the University of Illinois where he earned his PhD in Economics. Heisley's company is an investment group that specializes in buying interests in underperforming companies and turning them around. Heico owns and operates approximately 40 business worldwide. I think this will prove to be an interesting event, and better yet, anyone is welcome to attend if they RSVP by Monday, April 23, to https://illinois.edu/fb/auth/7091715.
Friday, January 22, 2010
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Study Abroad at the Illinois MBA!
Students interested in learning about business in Berlin, Germany and Mexico City, Mexico will be leaving on Jan.11 for a weeklong study abroad trip. Every year students have the opportunity to travel with their classmates and learn from professors in a different country. The course includes guest speakers, trips, and experiencing the local culture. Our students will be blogging about their experience through the Illinois MBA Student Life Blog. ILLINOIS ranks in the top ten in study abraod opportunities for students.
The Illinois MBA staff will be out of the office until January 4th. We wish everyone a very happy and safe holiday season!
The Illinois MBA staff will be out of the office until January 4th. We wish everyone a very happy and safe holiday season!
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
BIF is Platinum!
The U.S. Green Building Council has awarded the Business Instructional Facility (BIF) at platinum LEED rating. This is the highest rating that can be achieved, and is a recognition of our commitment to sustainability and the environment. BIF opened in August 2008, and is the first college of business at any public university to achieve this rating. BIF is among only a dozen platinum certified projects at any university in the world.
"The College will work with architects, developers, campus, and groups like the Student Sustainability Commitee to ensure that reach our true potential as a leader no only in sustable design, but in sustainable practice," said Larry DeBrock, Dean, College of Business.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
First Deadline Approaching- December 1
The first deadline for Fall 2010 admission is on December 1. If you meet this deadline you'll receive a decision sooner. But, if you do not think you are going to meet the deadline don't worry there is still plenty of time. Scholarships are awarded throughout. Our international student deadline (for students requiring a visa) is January 15. The deadline final deadline is March 1, and after that we are on rolling admissions.
Please let us know if you have any questions while completing your application at 217-244-7602 or mba@illinois.edu. We are looking foward to receiving your application!
Please let us know if you have any questions while completing your application at 217-244-7602 or mba@illinois.edu. We are looking foward to receiving your application!
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