At Gies College of Business, we believe in thinking big and attaining excellence. That’s because our College is filled with visionary leaders and innovators—people who push boundaries, who achieve, who lead—people who aren’t afraid to examine the status quo and turn it on its head.
Here, we enthusiastically embrace new possibilities. We encourage big thinking. We take bold action. All of that ensures a business education that is real and relevant and rigorous—one that encourages each student’s creativity and fosters the next big idea.
Gies College of Business is where future leaders in business acquire the tools they need to unleash their potential.
54% of undergraduate business students study abroad at least once, and a global consulting trip to Brazil, China, India, or South Africa is integrated into the full-time MBA program.
Career-building is a skill developed in every student who joins the College of Business. Our placement rate for undergraduate students is 96% (FY ’16).
First public business school facility in the world to earn LEED platinum certification. Our market information lab is one of the most highly utilized university finance labs in the U.S., and the Illinois MakerLab is the world’s first 3D printing lab in a business school.
In a recent nationwide survey ILLINOIS was ranked #5 in terms of return on investment; ahead of all Ivy League, private, and other Big Ten universities
At ILLINOIS, we believe in augmenting class work with numerous opportunities for additional enrichment. From study abroad trips to case competitions to working at the world’s largest student-run consultancy, students have the opportunity to excel both inside and outside the classroom.
ILLINOIS has the largest alumni network in the country, and there are 61,000+ living business alumni worldwide. Wherever you are in the world, you’re never far from a fellow Illini.
Families displaced by Hurricane Florence will face “months and months” of financial hardship, according to Gies College of Business finance professor Tatyana Deryugina.
Deryugina, an expert on natural disasters and their financial impacts on families, emphasized that even after the floodwaters recede, it could be a while before residents return to life as normal.
Those who choose to rebuild may not be out of the woods once their home is finished. Deryugina believes the home values will decrease for families who live in the coastal areas that were hit.
“Even if you rebuild, and it looks nice and new, people are going to remember this event,” said Deryugina, who has taught at the University of Illinois since 2011. “Not only are you going to face building and repair costs, but now your home is worth less than it was before.”
Together these three faculty members have devoted 100 years of service to the Department of Finance (from left, Jim Gentry, professor emeritus; Louis Chan, professor and department chair; and Roger Cannaday, associate professor emeritus). As the College celebrates its 100th year, Perspectives will include a series of Centennial snapshots that focus on the history of our departments. In this issue, we share a snapshot of the story of our Department of Finance through the reflections of our faculty and a timeline of department milestones.
Will more companies follow Mastercard’s lead?
Howe teaches students how to be professional leaders
Leighton Lecture speaker Lindsey connects her soul with her role
Gies Business cooking up food science entrepreneurs
Kardatzke finds purpose in business innovation, giving back to community
Brexit clouded by uncertainty, says Gies professor
Viswanathan, Gies Business receive Reimagine Education Award
Kwan elected Fellow of UK Academy of Social Sciences
Shah using business education to make a difference in her community
