Gies College of Business
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We’re more than business. Our achievements prove it.

For more than 100 years, Gies College of Business has intentionally designed its innovative programs, leading-edge curriculum, and experiential learning opportunities to empower and prepare students to turn big ideas into meaningful actions. When students have access to innovative curricular initiatives, top faculty talent, state-of-the-art resources, a strong reputation with employers, and exceptional networking opportunities, they succeed and prosper. Here we celebrate the recognitions that our College receives as a reflection of our intentional approach to teaching future business leaders.

Nationally Recognized

iMBA is named the #1 Biggest Business School Innovation of the Decade by Poets&Quants, a reflection of our forward-thinking approach that pushes boundaries in business education.

Deep Expertise

Supported by several specialized academies and multidisciplinary faculty-led research centers built to enrich learning, programming, and cutting-edge research opportunities.

Exceptional Educators

Every semester more than 175 Gies Business faculty members earn "excellent" or "outstanding" ratings from their students, reflecting our dedication to impactful teaching.

Research Powerhouse

Gies Business boasts top-ranked faculty, including the #1 accountancy faculty, whose research impact is evident in the 150+ published articles, papers, and presentations each year.

Undergraduate Rankings

#3Undergraduate business school for academic experience Poets&Quants #12Undergraduate business program in the country U.S. News & World Report #19Undergraduate business school Poets&Quants

Graduate Rankings

#3Business school for graduate accounting U.S. News & World Report #14Finance master's program in the United States QS World University Rankings

The people behind our success

Our rankings and achievements are driven by the exceptional individuals who make up our College. The foundation of all Gies Business has accomplished rests on the collective strength and reach of our students, alumni, faculty, and staff.

3,000+Undergraduate students 7,000+Graduate students 70PhD students
95,000+Alumni 220+Faculty 360+Staff
Gies College of Business
515 East Gregory Drive
Champaign, IL 61820
Phone: 217-300-7327