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MBA Excellence Fund
Investing in Future Business Leaders

Empowering the Next Generation of Global Business Professionals

The NIU MBA program is dedicated to shaping innovative, strategic and globally minded business leaders. Your support provides students with transformative learning experiences, professional development opportunities and essential financial assistance to help them thrive in an ever-evolving business landscape.

 

Your Support Matters

Earning an MBA is a life-changing investment. Your contribution to the NIU MBA Excellence Fund helps ensure that every student has access to global learning, career development and financial assistance beyond traditional funding sources.

Your gift will:
Expand global business education by providing study abroad scholarships that offer real-world international experiences.
Support students facing financial hardship by covering tuition gaps, textbooks, case studies and essential course materials.
Enhance career readiness by funding unique professional development opportunities such as communication workshops at Second City and access to career coaching.

 

Funding Priorities

Your generosity directly impacts these key areas:

Study Abroad Scholarships
Help students gain international business experience and a global perspective, enriching their academic and professional growth.

Tuition and Course Material Assistance
Ensure all MBA students — regardless of financial barriers — have access to required textbooks, case studies and simulations necessary for their coursework.

Transformative Learning Experiences
Fund high-impact experiences, including leadership and communication workshops at The Second City, one-on-one career coaching, and in-person company visits and tours, preparing students for success beyond graduation. These opportunities feature engaging presentations and dynamic round-table discussions led by senior executives, offering our students valuable insights into real-world business challenges — equipping them with the knowledge and skills to excel in their careers and hit the ground running from Day One.

 

Make an Impact Today

Your support strengthens the NIU MBA program and provides students with unparalleled opportunities to grow as professionals. Join us in shaping the future of business leadership.

Leaderboard
College Total Dollars Raised
Show your Huskie pride! The below leaderboard totals the amount raised for each of NIU's seven academic colleges during Huskies United.
Rank College Total Dollars Raised Raised
1 College of Business $212,642.33
2 College of Liberal Arts and Sciences $170,223.40
3 College of Law $91,784.00
4 College of Engineering & Engineering Technology $64,505.75
5 College of Health and Human Sciences $50,205.00
Ended
$200,000
Huskies United Participation Challenge
Thanks to the generosity of an alumnus who cares about the future of NIU and its students, when 2,000 total gifts to any area are made during Huskies United, a $200,000 gift to support the Northern Fund will be unlocked into our totals.
Completed
$100,000
Huskies United Leadership Donor Challenge
Thanks to the generosity of an alumnus who cares about the future of NIU and its students, when 50 Leadership Society level gifts of $1,000 or more are made during Huskies United, a $100,000 gift to support the Northern Fund will be unlocked into our totals.
50 / 50 Gifts
Completed
Leaderboard
College Total Gifts
Show your college pride! The below leaderboard shows the total gifts for each of NIU's seven academic colleges during Huskies United.
Rank College Total Gifts Gifts
1 College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 440
2 College of Business 261
3 College of Law 155
4 College of Education 151
5 College of Health and Human Sciences 77
Ended
2
Match
Huskies United Northern Fund Challenge
Thanks to the generosity of an alumnus who cares about the future of NIU and its students, every gift will be matched dollar for dollar up to an additional $100,000 that will be unlocked to support the Northern Fund and Huskie United totals.
$100,000 MATCHED
Completed
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