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Graduate Assistantships

The Illinois State MBA Program offers a graduate assistantship (GA) to a select group of high-achieving students. Graduate assistantships are university appointments that give students an opportunity to work with faculty members and provide a method of funding graduate studies. They are an excellent opportunity for gaining experience and academic growth in the College of Business Departments of Accounting, Finance-Insurance-Law, Management, and Marketing. A GA position comes with a full tuition waiver and a monthly stipend.

 

Responsibilities

  • Assisting faculty members with research activities
  • Advising students
  • Supervising laboratory groups
  • Tutoring
  • Grading Papers
  • Working 10-20 hours per week
  • Playing a leadership role within the college
  • Participating in activities designed for MBA students within the college

Additional Information

  • Incoming students and continuing MBA students must have a GPA of at least 3.0 to be considered for a GA appointment
  • Department Chairs traditionally begin reviewing applications in late March for the Fall Semester and mid-October for the Spring Semester. The process continues until all positions are filled
  • Approximately 25-30 assistantships are available in the College
  • Full-time graduate assistants receive a monthly stipend of $900, and a full tuition waiver
  • One-half time graduate assistants receive $450, and a full tuition waiver

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Apply Early!

 

If you want to be considered for a graduate assistantship (GA) position you must complete both admission application and GA application by the following dates:

For fall admission:          April 1

For spring admission:   October 1

Click here for information about the online application for GA positions.

Make sure you select:

Type of Position- Graduate Assistant
Department - Master of Business Administration.

 

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Other assistantships are available throughout the University in such areas as residential life, the library, and computer labs. The specific department should be contacted to determine availability of positions.