The first-year curriculum enables students to focus on one course at a time in eight-week modules. Within each module, a faculty team presents themes of business in a classroom structure that encourages students to become actively engaged by testing what they have learned through real-world projects, case studies, and simulations. The second-year curriculum allows students to focus on their concentrations and joint degree programs. Academic policies, including the Illinois MBA honor code, are part of the Illinois MBA's commitment to provide students with the highest level of academic standards and professional experiences.