Admissions
Friday, February 24, 2017 by
UIC Business wants incoming students to build their careers on
solid ground, which is why special attention is devoted to
prospective students, so that even before matriculation, they have
strong connections with faculty, current students, and the
university’s array of career resources. “There is a network of
support at UIC and in the business college made up of people who
care and are invested in your success,” says Alanna O’Connor.
O’Connor is the new Assistant Dean for Student Recruitment at...
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Friday, February 3, 2017 by
Do you have questions about a graduate business degree from UIC
Liautaud? We have admissions counselors on standby ready to discuss
your education and career. In this post, I’ll introduce one of our
newest Graduate Admissions Counselors, Brian Boyenga. Brian Boyenga
came to UIC Liautaud from Luverne, Minnesota by way of Minneapolis
and two other admissions offices. “I grew up on a 100-year-old
family farm outside of Luverne,” he says. “My parents still live
there, and I enjoy visiting and...
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Wednesday, August 3, 2016 by
Ready to start grad school, but unsure how to pay for it? If you
are considering starting a masters program, you may be asking
yourself how you will be able to afford it. Many applicants and new
students often ask us about assistance with tuition, or ways they
can pay for their graduate degree program. We offer a few different
ways to help fund your education. Here is our guide to
scholarships, assistantships, and loans to help you get started.
Scholarships The Liautaud Graduate School of...
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Wednesday, June 29, 2016 by
We recently caught up with Christian Guerrero, a full-time MBA
student at UIC Liautaud and a student ambassador within UIC
Business. Christian told us a little about why he came to Liautaud
and what advice he has for prospective MBA students. What prompted
you to return to school for an MBA? I studied management in
undergrad, and throughout all of college I worked for a circuit
board manufacturer. When I graduated, it just so happened that the
opportunities with my employer beat out everything...
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Monday, February 8, 2016 by
Many of us develop our first professional relationships in college,
and all UIC students, whether or not they realize it, have
professional relationships by default: their relationships as
students to UIC faculty and staff. For some students, these
relationships involve a transition to more professional styles of
communication. “Students underestimate what’s at stake in email
communication,” says UIC Business professor Bill Kohler. “They
forget that they trade in goodwill when they write and...
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Monday, February 1, 2016 by
As the February 15 deadline approaches for Fall 2016 International
applicants, our admissions staff are processing a deluge of
applications. Here are some tips to help your application through
the process. Two parts to the application The application consists
of the UIC Liautaud application (Apply Yourself), the UIC
Supplemental application (University application) and the $70
application fee. When you are directed to the UIC Supplemental
application, this is treated as a separate account....
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Monday, October 19, 2015 by
Do's Do explore different majors, Chicago and who you are. Your
next few years depend on the type of choices you make and who you
become. It is time for you to explore and learn more about
yourself. If you came with a major, is that really what you want to
do? Do you know what type of work you will be doing once you
graduate? Do you know which classes you need to take beyond the
core classes? Below are a few questions you can ask yourself. You
might not know all the answers, but by asking the...
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Monday, September 21, 2015 by
What does a typical day of a graduate student at Liautaud look
like? If you are thinking of applying for a masters program, we
encourage you to register for a class visit to experience Liautaud
in Action! This class visit can help you understand the
culture, give you the opportunity to learn from current students,
and discover if Liautaud is the right fit for you. We have a
variety of class visits being offered this semester including
accounting, economics, finance, management, and more.
View...
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Tuesday, November 25, 2014 by
Our Fall 2015 applications are already pouring in and the Fall 2014
term hasn’t even ended! The Admissions team wants to make sure that
applicants know all of the Admissions instructions, so applications
are processed quickly. You can begin your application now at
go.uic.edu/apply. You will create an account with a username and
password so that you can return to work on your application at a
later time, if needed. For students looking to re-apply, please
create a new account by using a new email...
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Monday, November 10, 2014 by
In the midst of recruiting season we have been feverishly spreading
the news about all the great things happening at UIC Liautaud. This
fall has been full of information sessions, graduate fairs, and
webinars. Leading the charge will be Garry Cooke, UIC Liautaud's
newest addition. In October, Garry joined the Admissions team as
Director of Admissions. As the newest member to the Liautaud
community, I wanted to learn more about Garry and his new role at
UIC Liautaud. See what I found out! ...
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Thursday, November 6, 2014 by
There is a new deadline date for prospective PhD applicants for the
Fall 2015 term. The online application and application fee of $60
is due on December 15, 2014. You can complete the online
application now. Our application consists of the Apply Yourself
application, the UIC Supplemental application, and the $60
application fee. Please note, when you are directed to the UIC
Supplemental application, you will have to create a new user
account since this a different system. You must submit...
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Monday, October 13, 2014 by
As the Domestic Spring 2015 application deadline approaches, I
would like to share some tips that will help you with the
application process. The Spring 2015 application deadline for
domestic applicants is November 1, 2014. You can complete the
online application now. Our application consists of the Apply
Yourself application, the UIC Supplemental application, and the $60
application fee. Please note, when you are directed to the UIC
Supplemental application, you will have to create a new...
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Thursday, August 28, 2014 by
The Fall 2014 New Student Orientation was a great success! This
year’s orientation not a one, but two day event, starting early
Friday morning and going through Saturday afternoon. After a warm
welcome from Dean Mikhail and Assistant Dean Mary Clark, students
rolled up their sleeves and got down to business. With four
Professional Presence sessions, led by Michael Popowits, Richard
Thomas, and Ranjit Souri, students had the opportunity to acquaint
themselves with professional presence in a whole...
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Friday, June 13, 2014 by
The UIC Liautaud MBA program offers students exciting opportunities
to gain firsthand experience about foreign business systems and
cultures with two unique study abroad options in Brazil and Europe.
This summer, five students packed their bags and headed to
Brazil for a thrilling adventure. Students studied alongside
international business leaders, developed an understanding of
another business and cultural environment, and sharpened their
global business skills in an international market. Our...
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Monday, June 9, 2014 by
While the intensity of the Spring 2014 semester is behind us,
things are just heating up at UIC Liautaud. This summer is jam
packed with preparations for the welcoming of the Fall 2014
incoming class and the fall semester. Assisting in these
preparations will be Colette Armes, UIC Liautaud's newest addition.
In May, Colette joined the Admissions team as Assistant Director of
Admissions. As one of the newest additions to the Liautaud
community, I wanted to take this opportunity to find out more...
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Wednesday, February 5, 2014 by
Philippe Kirschey
Full-time MBA Candidate 2015, Entrepreneurship and
Management Undergraduate
Degree: Mechanical Engineering
Undergraduate School: Bergische University of Wuppertal,
Germany Career goal: President
of CENTA Antriebe Kirschey GmbH
Organizations involved with: MBAA, Innovation Incubator
UIC
Liautaud recently partnered with UIC’s Office of Technology
Management and IllinoisVENTURES to offer...
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Monday, January 6, 2014 by
A new year is here---Learn more about UIC Liautaud Graduate School
of Business programs by attending one of our exciting admissions
events in January to fast track your goals. UIC
LIAUTAUD INFO SESSION – 1/15 This event will be a great
opportunity to meet our admissions staff and learn about our four
master’s degree offerings including our Weekend MBA program and the
new MS Finance we are getting ready to launch! Current
student ambassadors will also be there to share their...
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Monday, December 9, 2013 by
2014 hasn’t even begun, but we are already receiving
applications for Fall 2014. International applicants have started
early this year and applications are pouring in! Here are some
helpful tips to help you avoid common mistakes in the process: You
can apply online now. You will complete the UIC Liautaud
application, the UIC supplemental application, and pay the $60
application fee. Please note, when you are directed to the UIC
supplemental application, create a new account log in since this...
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Friday, November 22, 2013 by
Each day, I receive many questions about the GMAT from our
applicants. Questions range from what types of math questions does
the GMAT cover to what is the new IR section and how should I
prepare? I recently sat down with expert Kaplan GMAT Instructor,
Alyson Fitch, to answer all of your burning questions about this
exam: -----------------------------------------------------
CAROLINE: A common question I receive from prospective students I
meet with is “How much time should I give myself to...
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Tuesday, November 12, 2013 by
This fall has been a very successful recruiting season. We are
already starting to receive 2014 applications from across the
United States and from all over the world. As I talk to applicants,
one question that comes up often is: "What are some things I can do
to be successful in the admissions process?" Here are my thoughts
on this: 1) Do come to information sessions on campus or online.
Information session attendees gain inside information about what we
are looking for in the admissions...
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