The Illinois MBA staff will be out of the office until January 4th. We wish everyone a very happy and safe holiday season!
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!
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Illinois MBA Exclusive
We were excited to host prospective MBA students on campus on Friday, October 9. Unfortunately, the dreary weather that day seemed to keep some people from traveling to campus, and we ended up with approximately ten people attending our event. Before the event, we checked our numbers from last year, and about 40% of the people who attended this special event last year ended up gaining admission and joined our MBA program this year. We had some strong individuals attend the event this year, and we are hopeful that we will see them as Illinois MBA students next year.
The highlight of the day seemed to be the mini-lecture given by marketing professor Hayden Noel. Professor Noel presented on the marketing/advertising communication cycle, and he had an activity that got everyone involved, including me. Half the group had to draw a picture without using letters or numbers that communicated four special features of an automobile as the other half of the group left the room. When the outside group came back in, they had to look at the drawings and try to conclude what those special features were. I ended up getting pulled in to be a "drawer," but despite having a family full of artists, I seemed to have missed out on that creativity gene, and my drawing definitely brought about the greatest amount of confusion. Fortunately for Professor Noel, he was able to use my Rembrandt-like skills as an example of the struggle that takes place between the encoding and decoding of a message. In the end, the prospective students received a free lesson and seemed excited about the prospect of studying under Professor Noel in his first-year marketing class.
In addition to the class lecture, the attendees also got to hear from Dean Larry DeBrock and Associate Dean Stig Lanesskog about their vision for the future of the Illinois MBA. Our admissions director, Jackie Wilson, gave an overview of the application process, along with some tips for submitting a strong application. I provided a tour of the Business Instructional Facility (BIF), highlighting the buildings environmentally- and student-friendly features. The attendees enjoyed a lunch in the BIF atrium as they spoke with current students, faculty, and staff. And then later, second-year MBA students served on a panel to answer questions and to share their experience as students in the Illinois MBA. Ron Watkins, Associate Director of Illinois Business Consulting, also talked about the opportunities available to MBA students through this student-led consulting organization.
Personally, I feel that attending one of these special events is the perfect way for prospective MBA students to get to the heart of what makes the Illinois MBA unique. There is the further benefit that these individuals establish relationships with a number of people involved with the MBA program. By forming these relationships, these individuals often stand out through the application process, as many people involved in the decision now know the candidate personally. I am confident that those who did attend enjoyed themselves and found the event valuable as they look to apply to MBA programs.
We are having one more on-campus event this fall. The next Illinois MBA Exclusive will be held on Friday, November 13. The complete details, including registration information, can be found at www.mba.illinois.edu/M/Admissions/Admissions+Events/#campus. This event has been planned the day before an Illinois vs. Northwestern football game, and those who attend the Friday event may want to look into spending the weekend around campus so that they can see what student life is like both inside and outside of the classroom at the University of Illinois. Also, Professor Madhu Viswanathan is currently scheduled to give the mini-lecture. Professor Viswanathan's research focuses a great deal on sustainable market practices and is highly committed to social enterprise. He teaches a full-year class to MBA and engineering students titled, "Sustainable Product and Market Development for Subsistence Marketplaces," that sends students to India over winter break to conduct market research that will help develop product ideas that will be of benefit to low-literate, low-income areas of India. We are excited to have him present during this event.
The highlight of the day seemed to be the mini-lecture given by marketing professor Hayden Noel. Professor Noel presented on the marketing/advertising communication cycle, and he had an activity that got everyone involved, including me. Half the group had to draw a picture without using letters or numbers that communicated four special features of an automobile as the other half of the group left the room. When the outside group came back in, they had to look at the drawings and try to conclude what those special features were. I ended up getting pulled in to be a "drawer," but despite having a family full of artists, I seemed to have missed out on that creativity gene, and my drawing definitely brought about the greatest amount of confusion. Fortunately for Professor Noel, he was able to use my Rembrandt-like skills as an example of the struggle that takes place between the encoding and decoding of a message. In the end, the prospective students received a free lesson and seemed excited about the prospect of studying under Professor Noel in his first-year marketing class.
In addition to the class lecture, the attendees also got to hear from Dean Larry DeBrock and Associate Dean Stig Lanesskog about their vision for the future of the Illinois MBA. Our admissions director, Jackie Wilson, gave an overview of the application process, along with some tips for submitting a strong application. I provided a tour of the Business Instructional Facility (BIF), highlighting the buildings environmentally- and student-friendly features. The attendees enjoyed a lunch in the BIF atrium as they spoke with current students, faculty, and staff. And then later, second-year MBA students served on a panel to answer questions and to share their experience as students in the Illinois MBA. Ron Watkins, Associate Director of Illinois Business Consulting, also talked about the opportunities available to MBA students through this student-led consulting organization.
Personally, I feel that attending one of these special events is the perfect way for prospective MBA students to get to the heart of what makes the Illinois MBA unique. There is the further benefit that these individuals establish relationships with a number of people involved with the MBA program. By forming these relationships, these individuals often stand out through the application process, as many people involved in the decision now know the candidate personally. I am confident that those who did attend enjoyed themselves and found the event valuable as they look to apply to MBA programs.
We are having one more on-campus event this fall. The next Illinois MBA Exclusive will be held on Friday, November 13. The complete details, including registration information, can be found at www.mba.illinois.edu/M/Admissions/Admissions+Events/#campus. This event has been planned the day before an Illinois vs. Northwestern football game, and those who attend the Friday event may want to look into spending the weekend around campus so that they can see what student life is like both inside and outside of the classroom at the University of Illinois. Also, Professor Madhu Viswanathan is currently scheduled to give the mini-lecture. Professor Viswanathan's research focuses a great deal on sustainable market practices and is highly committed to social enterprise. He teaches a full-year class to MBA and engineering students titled, "Sustainable Product and Market Development for Subsistence Marketplaces," that sends students to India over winter break to conduct market research that will help develop product ideas that will be of benefit to low-literate, low-income areas of India. We are excited to have him present during this event.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
MBA Joint Degree Programs...
We recently held a Joint Degree Information Session on campus for anyone interested in combining an MBA with any masters or PhD program on the ILLINOIS campus. We had over 70 in attendance. Joint degrees allow students to earn two graduate degrees simultaneously. Typically, the period of study is shorter than if each degree was pursued independently. The MBA portion can be completed in three semesters opposed to four, since we'll share credits with the other program.
Popular joint degree programs include Law, Engineering, Labor and Employment Relations, Architecture, and Computer Science. For more information please visit Joint Degree Programs.
Joint degree programs are a great way to differentiate yourself, and allow you to really specialize in a specific field. If you are interested in a joint degree at ILLINOIS please contact our admissions office at 217-244-7602 or mba@illinois.edu and the graduate program of study you want to combine with an MBA.
Popular joint degree programs include Law, Engineering, Labor and Employment Relations, Architecture, and Computer Science. For more information please visit Joint Degree Programs.
Joint degree programs are a great way to differentiate yourself, and allow you to really specialize in a specific field. If you are interested in a joint degree at ILLINOIS please contact our admissions office at 217-244-7602 or mba@illinois.edu and the graduate program of study you want to combine with an MBA.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
On the road with admissions...
Yesterday I particpated in the MBA Tour in downtown Chicago for the Illinois MBA. Tour events are geared towards prospective MBA candidates, where they are able to hear from admissions officers from different b-schools. We started out the event with an admissions panel titled "How Admissions Decisions are Made." Then I gave my presentation about the Illinois MBA, prospective students were able to choose what b-school presentations they wanted to hear. The evening wrapped up with school fair, where many alumni from the different schools were present to speak with prospective students.
The Illinois MBA is on the road a lot this fall, check out our events page for a complete listing of everywhere we are traveling this year and for more details. Here's a peak at the next few events in September:
The Illinois MBA is on the road a lot this fall, check out our events page for a complete listing of everywhere we are traveling this year and for more details. Here's a peak at the next few events in September:
- Saturday, Sept. 12- Manhattan Review- Chicago
- Monday, Sept. 14- Forte Forum- Washington D.C.
- Tuesday, Sept. 15- Forte Forum- Atlanta
- Tuesday, Sept. 15- World MBA Tour- Chicago
- Thursday, Sept. 17- Joint Degree Information Session- Champaign
- Monday, Sept. 21- Forte Forum- San Francisco
- Wednesday, Sept. 23- Forte Forum- Chicago
- Saturday, Sept. 26- World MBA Tour- New York City
- Tuesday, Sept. 29- Forte Forum- New York City
- Wednesday, Sept. 30- Forte Forum- New York City
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Ready to apply...
The application for Fall 2010 is now available! You can start your application at https://www3.business.uiuc.edu/MBA_Application/index.asp. Please take a look at the checklist to see what additional materials are required to apply.
Important Dates
December 1, 2009: Application deadline for early admission decision
January 15, 2010: International application deadline*
March 1, 2010: Deadline for full consideration
After March 1, we will continue to accept applications until all seats are filled.
*We require the January 15 deadline for international applicants who will need a student visa.
We hope that you are able to attend one of our events this year, to check out our events page for more information.
Important Dates
December 1, 2009: Application deadline for early admission decision
January 15, 2010: International application deadline*
March 1, 2010: Deadline for full consideration
After March 1, we will continue to accept applications until all seats are filled.
*We require the January 15 deadline for international applicants who will need a student visa.
We hope that you are able to attend one of our events this year, to check out our events page for more information.
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