Corporate MBA Program

Admission Process

The Program has limited enrollment.

To apply for the Program:

A potential student must apply for admission to the Graduate School. This requires an official copies of all academic work done at the undergraduate or graduate level sent to the Office of Admissions. Official GMAT scores should be directed there as well.
Select the Corporate MBA Program on the online applicaiton
A student must attach to the application a resume and answer two essays
Two letters of recommendation should be mailed to the MBA Program Office.

Application Materials

Corporate MBA Letters of Recommendation Form

Same high-quality degree as our Traditional MBA program, on an accelerated schedule created for working professionals. Classes meet exclusively on Friday evenings and Saturdays, and are completed in less than three years.

This accelerated weekend program delivers a fully accredited curriculum which can be completed in 19-29 months depending on the student's academic background. The program's target participants include mid- to upper-level corporate managers, business entrepreneurs, and other institutional leaders.

For the 2012-2014 CMBA-Normal Cohort: The core part of the program begins on November 16, 2012. If you have an undergraduate degree in business (e.g., management, finance, marketing, or accounting), you can apply to this program until the core part starts.

For more information, please contact the MBA Program Office by email or call (309)438-8388.

Your Career Goals

Preparing yourself for advancement opportunities within your current firm or industry
Planning a major career change toward a new industry or functional area
Combine your area of specialization with knowledge of the business world

Ideal for advancement of careers already under way, the Corporate MBA program at Illinois State is perfect for developing the skills for leadership in today's organizations. Students become creative thinkers and problem solvers, collaborate on class projects, presentations, and reports in a curriculum that blends analysis, writing, and team effort.

Tailored to your career advancement

Passionate faculty with top qualifications are only the beginning. With a deliberately small class sizes, diverse student cohort and loyal, and supportive alumni you're on the right track to work with today's business cases and adapt to future challenges. The program is enhanced by services and extracurricular opportunities, by MBA Office seminars on career topics, by our extensive alumni network, and by social and professional activities. Even the University offers career services to help you connect with companies that are looking for your skills.