Dr. George Krueger

Instructor

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Biography

George Krueger is an Instructor in Finance at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he has been teaching since 2019. He holds a Master's degree in Finance from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, obtained in 1993, and a Bachelor's degree in Finance from the same institution, completed in 1991. With a comprehensive background in entrepreneurship and finance, George has also held significant leadership roles in various organizations. He served as the CEO of BIGG Success since 2007 and previously led Eclipse Group Companies from 1997 to 2007. Between 2009 and 2011, he co-hosted New Media for a Fortune 50 company. His teaching interests primarily focus on small business entrepreneurship, covering topics such as financial management for entrepreneurial firms, financial planning, valuation methods, and exit strategies. He has also taught as an Adjunct Lecturer in Finance at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from 1995 to 2019.

Research Interests

Experience

Instructor

— Present

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Teaching courses in Finance with a focus on entrepreneurship.

CEO

— Present

BIGG Success • Champaign, IL

Leading initiatives focused on small business success.

CEO

— Present

Eclipse Group Companies • Champaign, IL

Oversaw business operations and strategy.

Adjunct Lecturer

— Present

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Taught finance courses at the university level.

Co-Host

— Present

New Media, Fortune 50 Company • Champaign, IL

Co-hosted media segments focusing on business topics.

CEO

— Present

Tri-United Enterprises, Inc. • Champaign, IL

Managed company operations and strategic direction.

Courses

Entrepreneurial Finance (FIN 423)

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.