The College of Business at Illinois.
Knowledge. Innovation. Leadership.
In the College of Business at Illinois, a passion for excellence drives how we learn, teach, research, and engage in the business world. Accountancy, business, and finance curricula integrate with innovative methods and ideas to nurture leadership potential. Our faculty, students, and alumni comprise an incomparable network of brilliant people setting the highest standards for leadership in the global economy.
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Programs of Study
Undergraduate
- Accountancy
The Bachelor of Science in Accountancy(BSA) prepares students for entry into a variety of fields in accountancy, including corporate accounting, accounting information systems, and governmental accounting, as well as entry into graduate programs such as law. Students who are in the BSA program that wish to take the CPA examination have the option of applying to the department's integrated Bachelor/Master in Accountancy program or the Certificate in Accountancy program. - Business Process Management
A process management major typically combines a thoughtful, goal-oriented approach to projects with the business skills necessary to manage systems, people, ideas, and capital. Most graduates will start as an operations or strategy consultant, a project manager, a supply chain analyst, or a quality management professional. The previous Management Science concentration falls into this degree program. - Finance
Most Department of Finance students specialize in the conventional fields of corporate finance and investments. Many also receive extensive training in real estate, risk management, financial intermediation, and insurance. Many also take more than the required sequence in accountancy. Though our undergraduate offerings are unusually rich and varied, sample courses are provided at left. - Information Systems & Information Technology
Information Systems (IS) professionals are interested in the application of information technology to business activities. They are concerned with the design and implementation of information systems to support the information processing needs of an organization. This degree program was previously the Management Information Systems concentration. - Management (General, Entrepreneurship, & International Business Concentrations)
Management majors are leaders, decision makers, and strategic thinkers. A management degree is a solid foundation for any number of future business careers. Most management majors will start as management generalists, gaining experience and company/industry knowledge. Many will participate in a formal management trainee program. Long term, many management majors choose to further their education with an advanced degree. The previous Organizational Administration concentration falls into this degree program. - Marketing
Marketing encompasses those business activities directly related to the process of placing goods and services in the hands of consumers. With well-developed creativity and analytical skills, marketing graduates focus on the efficient performance of marketing activities and their effective coordination with other operations of the firm. - Supply Chain Management
The Supply Chain Management program develops entry-level managers with the vision, versatility, and technical competence to manage a firm's supply chain. The business-technology interface and the supplier-manufacturer-distributor infrastructure are at the heart of this curriculum. This is a vigorous program open only to select students. This degree program was previously the Industrial Distribution Management concentration. - Technology & Management Minor
The Hoeft Technology & Management Program bridges the gap between traditional engineering and business education by offering a unique curriculum to a select group of highly qualified undergraduates drawn from the Colleges of Engineering and Business. Undergraduates learn together in an integrated program without sacrificing disciplinary depth in their major fields of study. The program emphasizes experiential and hands-on learning.
One-Year Graduate Programs
- Master of Accounting Science (MAS)
The Master of Accounting Science (MAS) program at the UIUC is a one-year program for students with an undergraduate background in accounting. The program is for students interested in careers in all facets of accountancy, including both public and non-public practices. The program provides an opportunity to obtain a more comprehensive foundation in accounting and, through electives, advanced knowledge in areas such as finance, taxation, and information systems. - Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA)
The Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA) is a 12-month graduate degree program for students who wish to prepare for a career in accounting. The traditional program track is structured for individuals who have a business-related undergraduate degree but little previous study or experience in accounting. This advanced accounting option is available to non-U.S. accountants who wish to acquire an in-depth understanding of U.S. accounting concepts and practices. - Master of Science in Finance (MSF)
The Illinois MSF program - completed in 12 months - is an intense, immersive educational experience unrivaled for the breadth and depth of its course offerings. The program provides an innovative curriculum of sophisticated courses that builds a strong foundation in the principles and practices of finance and introduces emerging concepts, practices, and technology used in the finance industry. - Master of Science in Technology Management (MS-Tech)
The Master of Science in Technology Management (MS-Tech) program is unique in that it combines the development of essential business principles and skills with an emphasis on the fundamental role that technology plays in managing the business enterprise. Unlike traditional business programs, the MS-Tech program immerses students in case studies on integrating new technology, the benefits of technology infrastructure, and problem solving through technology. This specialized knowledge of technology as a problem solving tool and change driver allows MS-Tech graduates to develop into more effective managers and leaders, and to adapt more readily to changes in the marketplace.
MBA
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is a two-year business program that offers a rich, flexible, and diverse academic environment. Students are able to choose from a wide variety of business and non-business courses to meet their career objectives and customize their MBA concentration. In addition to classroom work, students may take advantage of a multitude of experiential learning opportunities that will allow them to apply what they learn in the classroom to a practical situation, including a variety of international experiences
College Highlights / Rankings
- Recruiters Rank BCS #7 in Nation (#1 among the Big Ten)| BusinessWeek
- College of Business Program Rankings
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