Illinois Urbana Champaign
Gies Business School

About the School

Gies College of Business is the business school of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, a public research university in Champaign, Illinois. The university has a strong reputation, ranked #70 in the QS World University Rankings for 2025.

For more than 100 years, Gies College of Business has intentionally designed its innovative programs, leading-edge curriculum, and experiential learning opportunities to empower and prepare students to turn big ideas into meaningful actions.

Programs Offered

Gies Business School offers a range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. Notable programs include:

Programs Offered to NMIMS SBM Students

• Master of Science (MS)in Finance - #58 QS WUR, 2024
• Masters of Science (MS) in Technology Management.
• Masters of Science (MS) in Business Analytics

Innovation

Gies College of Business actively fosters a culture of innovation that extends beyond its curriculum to reshape business education and practice. This is demonstrated through pioneering online programs, hands-on experiential labs, and a curriculum designed to address the disruptive forces in modern business.

Reputation and Rankings

Gies Business School consistently ranks highly in national and international rankings for its business programs. The school's MBA and the MS Programs and undergraduate programs are particularly well-regarded for their quality and innovation. The University is ranked #70 in QS WUR 2026. Gies iMBA is named the #1 Biggest Business School Innovation of the Decade by Poets&Quants.

Facilities and Resources

Gies College of Business buildings offer a variety of opportunities for learners to collaborate and engage with one another in a comfortable, welcoming environment.

Home to our student success services, cooperative laboratories, and tech-enhanced classrooms, BIF is a common hub where great minds connect, solve problems, and inspire one another.

As Gies pursues new building (a hybrid educational facility, Wymer Hall) and renovation projects, it intentionally designs space to accommodate unique and transformational experiences.

Research and Faculty

Gies Business boasts top-ranked faculty, including the #1 accountancy faculty, whose research impact is evident in the 150+ published articles, papers, and presentations each year. Faculty members are often involved in ground breaking research and have expertise in areas such as finance, marketing, and management.

Global Perspective

At Gies, classrooms extend beyond their four walls. Gies offers short-term programs, semester programs at top universities around the world, and international summer internships to prepare students to compete in a global business environment.

Experiential Learning

Experiential Learning is a cornerstone of the Gies educational approach. The school emphasizes hands-on, real-world learning opportunities that allow students to apply classroom concepts to practical business challenges. Through consulting projects, internships, and innovative coursework, Gies students gain valuable experience and develop the critical thinking and problem-solving skills that are essential in today's business landscape. MSF, MSTM and MSBA programs all have built-in experiential learning courses in their curriculum.

Admission Requirements, Fees & Scholarship

Industry Connections, Career Support and Location

Gies College of Business delivers comprehensive career support to its graduate students by capitalizing on its extensive industry partnerships, broad alumni network, and strategic geographic positioning. The institution offers specialized career services designed to facilitate students’ professional growth. Moreover, Gies’ distinguished standing and influential alumni community afford students exceptional networking opportunities and diverse career trajectories. The success of this support is demonstrated by the strong employment outcomes for graduates of its specialized master's programs: