That’s why the online program attracted American Medical Association Chicago systems administrator Omeed Kasim Adham Sindy, who is earning an iMSM degree at Gies. “I am the main source of income for my family,” he said. “So I had to find a solution where I could continue working full-time. I also didn’t want to waste too much time between my undergraduate and graduate degrees.”
Those who have just completed an undergraduate degree and have no work experience generally prefer to continue their studies in a campus setting.
Who should explore the full-time on-campus MSM degree?
The on-campus MSM degree is designed to provide those with little work experience with business skills that make them more marketable in their chosen occupation. About half of Gies’ full-time MSM students earn their undergraduate degrees at another University of Illinois college.
The full-time face-to-face MSM at the Gies School of Business takes nine months to complete and costs about $40,000.
How should I compare online courses?
The most innovative online MBA and MSM programs Goes far beyond on-demand PowerPoint presentations and lectures. They offer weekly live classes, interactive learning, a global network of classmates and plenty of hands-on projects. Professors hold virtual office hours and teaching assistants provide additional support.
Find a program with a good balance National and International Learners This will give you unlimited networking opportunities and real-time perspectives from the front lines of business around the world.
To personalize your experience, Offered by Gies iMBA dedicated pathway Includes global challenges in business, entrepreneurship and strategic innovation, digital marketing, business analytics and mergers and acquisitions. Students must choose two areas of specialization and a Capstone project designed to push you to think critically and apply what you’ve learned through the program.
The MSM degree, sometimes referred to as the Master of Management or MiM, is a relatively new degree in the United States with strong roots in Europe.It is one of the fastest growing business master’s degree programs in the United States. iMSM courses are designed for practical application – present and future. Optional majors include business value and project management, global business challenges, and business data management and communications.
For those who want to delve deeper into a specific business area, learners can now stack the Gies MSM to the iMBA, using the credits earned towards the full MBA without repeating courses or paying unnecessary tuition fees. Learn more about stackability.
What are the iMBA and iMSM entry requirements?
Learn more about iMBA and iMSM admissions metrics and requirements. Both have application deadlines for spring and fall, with start dates in January, March, August and October. On-campus MSM applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with a new cohort each fall.
To learn more, visit Gies’ Master of Business program.