PEP is designed to help incoming international MBA students excel in their new environment. PEP satisfies the university ESL class requirements by including academic English classes specifically designed to meet MBA students' needs. The assignments for PEP are similar to those given in the first year of the Illinois MBA but focus on the language itself. While work experience is not required, we strongly recommend at least two years of full-time experience after receiving your eligible degree.
Work experience is weighted heavily in the admission decision.
Please note that only exchange students are eligible to apply for nondegree status.