iMBA CURRICULUM

To earn an iMBA degree, you must complete six

specializations and a program-wide experiential learning course.
Four specializations are core to the iMBA degree program.
Two specializations are areas of focus which you may choose from a variety of options.

CORE 1
Leadership and
Management
Executive Leadership
Designing and Managing
Organizations
Marketing Management

CORE 2
Business Tools for
Successful Execution
Business Statistics
Firm-level Economics
Country-level Economics

CORE 3
Improving Business
Finances and Operations
Managerial Accounting
FinanceInvestments
FinanceCorporate
Process Management

CORE 4
Strategic Financial
Management
Business Strategy
Financial Accounting
FinanceInvestments II
Finance-Corporate II

FOCUS 1
Select your area of focus
from the list below.

FOCUS 2
Select your area of focus
from the list below.

For example, three areas of focus:

FOCUS
Digital Marketing
Available now
Marketing in a Digital World
Digital Analytics for
Marketing
Digital Marketing Channels

FOCUS
Entrepreneurship and
Innovation
Advance Marketing
Strategies
Entrepreneurship and
Corporate Renewal
Fostering Creative
Thinking
IP Strategy

FOCUS
Business Environments and
Corporate Responsibility
Global Strategy
Global Business Horizons
Corporate Responsibility

Additional areas of focus include:

Healthcare Management
Business Analytics
u Innovation and Technology
u Advanced Topics in Finance and Accounting
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How It Works

Learning takes place through Coursera and through the University of Illinois, offering you
the best combination of flexibility and personalized instructor feedback.

Specializations on Coursera

The iMBA is divided into several specializations. This curriculum is on demandcomplete

it at your own pace. To finish the iMBA, you must complete at least six specializations and
a program-wide experiential learning course.
Enhanced companion content offered by University of Illinois:
Each specialization has an optional additional component, available on the Illinois.edu
web platform and featuring in-depth discussion and instructor feedback.

These courses carry college credit, and cost around $3,000 per specialization. Successful
completion of these specializations will enable you to earn a certificate from the University
of Illinois with an official transcript. Credit can be applied toward the University of Illinois
online MBA (upon admission), or might be eligible for transfer into other programs.

Application Details

Participation in the enhanced courses requires you to register with the University of
Illinois (information at https://business.illinois.edu/online/). To enroll in the iMBA degree
program, you must go through the admission process, meet the admissions requirements
and be admitted as a degree-seeking student.