Earn an AACSB-Accredited MBA from Eastern Illinois University
Advance your career with a flexible, affordable MBA designed for working professionals, recent graduates and career changers. Choose from on-campus, online and hybrid options while building the business, leadership and decision-making skills employers value.
Â鶹¹ú²ú MBA Program at a Glance
AACSB Accredited
33 Credit Hours
Online, Hybrid or On Campus
Fall & Spring Start Dates
Full-Time or Part-Time Options
Personal Support
Why AACSB Accreditation Matters
Â鶹¹ú²ú’s MBA is accredited by AACSB International, a distinction recognized worldwide as one of the highest standards of quality in business education.
AACSB accreditation reflects a business school’s commitment to quality faculty, relevant curriculum, continuous improvement and strong educational outcomes. Only 6 percent of business schools worldwide earn AACSB accreditation, which makes it an important factor to consider when choosing an MBA program.
What this means for Â鶹¹ú²ú MBA students:
- You are earning a degree from a business school recognized for quality.
- Your courses are designed to be relevant, challenging and connected to today’s business needs.
- You are learning from qualified faculty in a program committed to continuous improvement.
- Your MBA carries a respected credential that employers and business professionals recognize.
Only 6 percent of business schools worldwide earn AACSB accreditation
Is Â鶹¹ú²ú’s MBA right for me?
✓ FOR WORKING PROFESSIONALS
Build advanced business and leadership skills while continuing to work. Online and part-time options can help you balance graduate study with your career and personal schedule.
✓ FOR RECENT GRADUATES
Strengthen your credentials, broaden your business knowledge and prepare for a competitive job market with an MBA that develops practical skills in management, strategy, finance and decision-making.
✓ FOR CAREER CHANGERS
Gain business knowledge that can help you move into management, operations, analytics, finance, human resources, entrepreneurship or other business-focused roles.
✓ For Students Seeking Flexibility
Choose from on-campus, online and hybrid delivery options, with full-time and part-time timelines available.
✓ FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Study in a supportive university community with clear admission steps and guidance before arrival.
Program Coordinator
Dr. Nichole Hugo
nhugo@eiu.edu | 217-581-8595
Choose the MBA path that fits your goals
ONLINE MBA
APPLIED MANAGEMENT
ACCOUNTANCY CONCENTRATION
GIS OPTION
RESEARCH OPTION
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Where Â鶹¹ú²ú MBA Graduates Go
Â鶹¹ú²ú MBA graduates use their business education in a wide range of careers, from finance and accounting to operations, analytics, human resources, entrepreneurship, education and executive leadership.
Â鶹¹ú²ú MBA alumni hold roles such as:
Finance, Accounting & BankingFinancial Analyst, Corporate Controller, Chief Financial Officer and more ...
- Financial Controller, Grunloh Building, Inc.
- Finance Supervisor, State Farm
- Director of Corporate Audit Services, Eli Lilly and Company
- Senior Associate, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP
- Partner, Gilbert, Metzger & Madigan, LLP
- Bankruptcy Auditor, Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc.
- Senior Portfolio Manager, United Community Bank
- Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, Peak Dental Services
- Financial Planner, Northwestern Mutual
- Corporate Controller, Mattamy Homes
- Financial Analyst II, Rural King Farm & Home Store
- Director of Accounting, Westward360
- Vice President/Business Development Officer, TrustBank
- Financial Controller, Baby TALK
- Director of Global Financial Planning & Analysis, Suntory Global Spirits
- Senior Financial Analyst, Health Alliance Medical Plans
- Tax Senior Manager of Global Information Reporting, Deloitte
- Senior Staff Accountant, Metro Communications Co.
- Accounts Receivable Specialist, Watchfire
- Financial Advisor, AGlobal Trade
- Regional Managing Partner: South/West, CohnReznick LLP
- Director, CohnReznick LLP
- Financial Analyst, AVP, First Mid
- Audit Manager, Plante Moran
- Senior Accountant, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP
- Senior Financial Planner, Financial Finesse
Leadership & ManagementCEO, CFO, President, Manager and more ...
- CFO, Tempco Products
- CEO, LLT Group
- President, RK Real Estate and Development
- Chief Financial Officer, Heartland Dental
- President & Chief Executive Officer, VANTAGE Surgical Solutions
- General Manager, US Weight
- President, Treascent LLC
- SVP of Strategic Finance, Universal Insurance Holdings Inc (UVE)
- CEO and Operating Partner, BPC
Analytics, Technology & SystemsData Analyst, Software Engineer, Digital Conversion and more ...
- Lead Analyst, Mandan Refinery
- Digital Conversion & Project Analyst, First Mid
- Data Analyst and Salesforce Admin, Phillips Law Group
- Senior Software Engineer in FinTech & Billing Systems, The American Society For Clinical Investigation
- Programmer/GIS Analyst, Cognizant
Operations, Manufacturing & Project ManagementPlant Manager, Material Supervisor, Project Manager and more ...
- Plant Manager, Graphic Packaging International
- Project Coordinator, Caterpillar Inc.
- Production Coordinator, Superior Track International Inc.
- Materials Supervisor, Flex-N-Gate
- Special Projects Manager, Simonton Windows
- Purchasing Agent, Anixter
Human Resources, Strategy & Public ServiceHR Generalist, HR Support Specialist, Agency Performance Analyst and more ...
- HR Generalist, Stevens Industries, Inc.
- Human Resources Support Specialist, Mettes Cabinet Corner Inc.
- Military Deputy to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Plans, Programs & Resources, US Army
- Senior Scientific Specialist of Environmental Engineering, Illinois Sustainable Technology Center
- Agency Performance Analyst, Washington State Employment Security Department
- Operations Support, Federal Bureau of Investigation
- Senior Director of Budget & Resource Planning, University of Illinois School of Labor & Employment Relations
Entrepreneurship & Business OwnershipOfficer, Owner, CEO and more ...
- Officer, Real Estate Broker & Farm Manager, Busey
- Owner, Outdoor Communications
- Owner, Best Cabinets
- CEO and Operating Partner, BPC
- President & Chief Executive Officer, VANTAGE Surgical Solutions
- Business Development Officer, TrustBank
Education & Academic LeadershipLecturer, Dean, Professor and more ...
- Associate Dean for MBA and Undergraduate Programs, Illinois State University
- Senior Lecturer, BRAC Business School
- Assistant Professor of Management and Marketing, Austin Peay State University
- Professor of Computer Information Systems and Analytics, University of Central Missouri
- Assistant Head of Business & Strategic Planning, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
MBA Admission
Ready to apply to the Â鶹¹ú²ú MBA?
Start with the Â鶹¹ú²ú Graduate School application through your MyÂ鶹¹ú²ú portal and select the MBA program as your intended graduate degree.
You’ll need:
- A completed Graduate School application
- A $30 non-refundable application fee, with waivers available for some applicants
- Official transcripts sent directly from your school to Â鶹¹ú²ú
- Any additional MBA program materials submitted through MyÂ鶹¹ú²ú
If you earned your undergraduate degree from Â鶹¹ú²ú, the Graduate School will request your transcript from the Â鶹¹ú²ú Records Office. Official transcripts from other institutions must be sent directly from the school to Â鶹¹ú²ú.
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Questions about your application?
Contact the Â鶹¹ú²ú Graduate School
217-581-2220 | graduate@eiu.edu
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Online doesn't mean on your own
At Â鶹¹ú²ú, MBA students learn from experienced faculty in a program designed to be flexible without feeling impersonal.
Students have access to advising, faculty support and clear program guidance from application through graduation.