College of Business and Management at UIS

06/09/2026

Did you know UIS is among a select group of universities affiliated with the CFA Institute? Our affiliation with the CFA Institute for our bachelor’s degree in business administration (BBA) finance signifies a commitment to continuous learning. This partnership continues to strengthen the finance program by aligning coursework with globally recognized industry standards and preparing students for the rigorous CFA exams. Students also benefit from scholarship opportunities and access to a powerful professional network that can open doors across the finance field. It’s just one of the many ways UIS is helping future finance professionals build competitive, career‑ready skills.

06/02/2026

The College of Business and Management’s Interim Associate Dean, Sudeep Sharma, recently served as a visiting professor at the Tecnológico de Monterrey's Business School in Mexico as part of the University of Illinois System's I-MMÁS: Mexican and Mexican American Students Initiative. He was able to share his research, engage in relevant discussions with students, and collaborate with faculty members.

Thank you Dr. Sharma for participating in the Faculty Mobile Fellowship to help strengthen international collaboration and create new opportunities for students and faculty!

Please check out the article published to UIS News by Blake Wood to learn more about Dr. Sharma’s trip, as well as future collaborative opportunities between the two institutions.

Sudeep Sharma, associate professor of management in the University of Illinois Springfield College of Business and Management, recently traveled to Mexico as part of the University of Illinois System's I-MMÁS: Mexican and Mexican American Students Initiative. Through the initiative, Sharma was sele...

05/19/2026

CBM is hosting a workshop this Thursday, May 21st, in the Sean & Taryn Grant / Landmark Auto Trading Lab (UHB 4021) on how to operate the Bloomberg terminals. Stop by from 10am-12pm to get the chance to explore real-time market data! Please rsvp to guarantee a spot.

05/13/2026

Dr. Karadas will be offering a new course held in the Sean and Taryn Grant/Landmark Auto Trading Lab this fall, where students will have the opportunity to help run the UIS Student Managed Investment Fund (SMIF) using data and analysis from Bloomberg Terminals.

For course-related questions, contact Serkan Karadas, [email protected].
For registration-related questions, contact Nancy Haparimwi, [email protected].
For AEF Department related questions, contact Salem Boumediene, [email protected].

05/08/2026

Yesterday, the College of Business and Management held a recognition ceremony to honor our Graduate Academic Honors Recipients. Congratulations to the graduates and we are so proud of everything you have accomplished! Thank you to all the faculty, staff, graduates, and family members that came out to recognize their achievements!

Graduate Academic Honors Recipients:
Michaela Hinderhan
Arshia Mani
Eduardo Costa Freire
Troy Jackson
Francisca Gagawala
Naga Tetali
Ross Lanning
Alfonso Valencia
Sai Pranitha Sree Goudu
Julia Reagan
Brock Kennell
Nathan Goebel

05/01/2026

Yesterday, the CBM’s Dean’s Office held a celebration lunch for our current graduate assistants to thank them for all their hard work this year! And congratulations to our graduate assistants that are graduating this semester: Jessica Marsik, Kowshik Sai Eletem, Aksh*th Kukkadapu, Silan Demirkol, and Christina Mendoza. We are so proud of all you have accomplished, and we wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors!

04/28/2026

This past Saturday, staff from our college set up a promotional table alongside local vendors at the Color Me Holi 5K Run at Washington Park. This event was hosted by the Asian Indian Women’s Organization, and proceeds from the run benefitted ‘The Motherland Community Project’, which helps fund soil, seeds, tools, and education that will empower families and beautify our neighborhoods. Thank you to Ravneet Chhokar – UIS Safety and Environmental Compliance Director – for organizing this event and letting us be a part of this day!

04/23/2026

Join the UIS Finance Club tonight to hear from Stephen Vollmer of Broadway Graham Wealth Partners!

He will be presenting from 7:00pm-8:00pm in the SLC Conference Room inside the Student Union.

04/14/2026

This past Saturday, the College of Business and Management celebrated its annual Beta Gamma Sigma induction ceremony, recognizing the brightest business minds at UIS for their leadership and scholarship.

Congratulations to all of our new inductees – your hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed, and we are proud of all that you have accomplished!

We would also like to congratulate our Chapter Honoree, Daniel Clausner – Retired Executive Director of the IL Licensed Beverage Association – and Faculty Inductee, Yaz Gulnur Muradoglu. Thank you both for your inspiring contributions to the business community!

Thank you to everyone who attended the ceremony on Saturday, and thank you to Dean Somnath Bhattacharya and Chancellor Janet Gooch for presenting the Chapter Honoree and Faculty Inductee their certificates.

03/26/2026

We are thankful to all the faculty, staff, and students who attended the Coffee with CBM Faculty event yesterday!