The College of Business and Management and the University have a team of advisors ready to assist students in achieving their academic and career preparation goals.  Advising services are customized based on the level and location of the student.  Refer to the links and resources on this page to help you determine where to go for advising help and to learn more about the resources available to help you succeed.

Undergraduate Internships

An internship is required for BBA majors and highly recommended for all business students using catalogs prior to Fall 2013. Up to 6 hours credit can be earned fulfilling the ECCE engagement and/or elective requirement. Internships provide practical work experience while applying theories and concepts learned in the classroom. In the past approximately one in four students has been offered a position with their internship employer. They are great resume builders too.

Evelyn Brandt Thomas Scholarship

This is a $2500 scholarship awarded to full-time junior or senior students enrolled in the College of Business and Management.  Preference shall be for female students and may be renewable for one year.

Gilbert N. & Frances G. Stein Scholarship

Two $1,000 scholarships are awarded annually without regard to gender and shall be merit based first and then need. Scholarships will be provided to students entering or already enrolled in the College of Business and Management at UIS.

Student business organizations offer social, service, and professional opportunities for students within the College of Business and Management. Membership can broaden acquaintances, develop leadership abilities, build decision-making and problem-solving skills, and complement classroom instruction.

The Department of Management, Marketing and Operations offers an array of programs that impart knowledge and facilitate the development of critical thinking and analytical skills in all the functional areas of business. We prepare our graduates to embark on high impact entry-level positions as well as leadership positions in organizations.