Admissions
Tuesday, September 14, 2021 by
Welcome New and Returning Students, As you start the 2021-2022
academic year and anticipate the array of academic and
co-curricular opportunities and challenges, I hope you feel
motivated and excited to be at UIC. I want to personally welcome
you to campus for a promising year! While this semester is
considered a transitional term considering the pandemic, we must
acknowledge that this past year and a half has been difficult, but
it has also brought out the innovators. You learned how to...
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Tuesday, June 15, 2021 by
Using her voice to inform and influence students of color
and higher education professionals is Tikia Travis MA ‘21,
Admissions and Recruitment Counselor for UIC Business. Shortly
after completing her master’s degree, she was invited to present at
two major events. During the 1st Annual Young Women
of Color (YWOC) Summit, Tikia created a space for CPS students to
improve their personal development skills. The Illinois Association
for College Admissions Counseling (IACAC) Conference was...
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Tuesday, September 15, 2020 by
The Future Leaders in Business Junior (FLB JR) Program gives 10th
and 11th grade high school students the opportunity to learn about
careers and programs of study in the field of business. FLB JR is
comprised of fun and educational activities meant to empower youth,
specifically those from underrepresented communities. A generous
donation made by UIC Business alumnus, Al Heller, provided the
support that was necessary in order to offer this one-week
experience at no cost. The 2020 FLB JR program...
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Wednesday, March 14, 2018 by
As the first in his family to receive a college education, Don
Hermanek (BS Marketing ’70) chose to attend The University of
Illinois at Chicago for his undergraduate degree because he could
commute, receive an affordable education, and work full-time at
Goodyear Tires in Berwyn, IL to help pay for it. Little did
Hermanek know how beneficial his UIC Business education would
be. Hermanek credits his UIC education with providing a
strong foundation that extended beyond business theory. It gave...
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Friday, March 2, 2018 by
Be sure to follow UIC Business on social media to stay up to date
on upcoming events campus activities, business news, and fun things
going on around Chicago: Instagram: @UICBusiness Twitter:
@UICBusiness Facebook Page: UIC Business While we’re already
halfway through the Spring 2018 semester and just starting to see
some spring temperatures on campus, let’s take a look back at some
UIC Business highlights with a midterm social media recap. UIC
Business Swims with the Sharks For UIC Business,...
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Thursday, November 30, 2017 by
UIC Business offers a collection of preferred and guaranteed
graduate admissions programs that put qualified students on the
fast track to admission. Whether you are an aspiring Master of
Science in Business Analytics, Master of Science in Accounting,
Master of Science in Marketing, or Master of Science in Management
Information Systems, you may be eligible for one of these highly
respected programs. An advanced degree continues to be one of the
most highly coveted resume builders in an...
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Tuesday, October 3, 2017 by
In 2012, Michael Mikhail joined UIC as Dean of the College of
Business. In five years, he’s launched programs such as iLEAD — the
Institute for Leadership Excellence and Development -- the renowned
Business Scholars program, increased enrollment, and improved
student outcomes. We sat down with Dean Mikhail to hear his
thoughts on the past five years and learn what he looks forward to
accomplishing in the future. Q: You just underwent UIC’s five-year
assessment process with rave reviews. What has...
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Friday, September 29, 2017 by
Be sure to follow UIC Business on social media to stay up to date
on upcoming events campus activities, business news, and fun things
going on around Chicago: Instagram: @UICBusiness Twitter: @CBAatUIC
Facebook Page: UIC Business We started the Fall 2017 semester
with a busy and productive month. Let’s take a look back at some
highlights with our September social media recap. It’s hard to say
goodbye to a carefree summer schedule when classes start.
This year’s Student Org Networking Night...
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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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