Effectively managing and leveraging informationand the technology and systems that can handle an ever-increasing flow of datahas become vital to the success of virtually every business, organization, and government entity. Professionals with the expertise to manage this key operational function are in high demand.
The Bachelor of Science in Business and Information Technology degree is designed to provide students with the broad-based knowledge and skills to launch and advance their career as analysts, technologists, managers, and consultants in the dynamic field of information technology.
The STEM-oriented program curriculum, with courses drawn from Illinois Institute of Technology's Stuart School of Business and College of Computing, provides students with exposure to disciplinary cores in both business and information technology. The program brings together world-class faculty and offers an incredible opportunity to learn from subject matter experts across the university. Courses explore software programming, cybersecurity, business management strategies, accounting, data analytics, finance, optimization, entrepreneurship, operations, leadership, data modeling and applications, and business computer applications.
Students learn how to take on a central role in evaluating, developing, deploying, and managing complex information systems to increase operational efficiencies and attain organizational goals.
Through Illinois Tech's one-of-a-kind Elevate program, you are guaranteed access to hands-on experiences'such as internships, group projects, and researchwhere you connect your classroom learning with real-world practice. You also receive mentoring to guide your academic studies and to prepare you to land a great job when you graduate.
Chicago is an international center for business and finance, and is home to a growing array of tech companies. Illinois Tech's connections provide you with access to internships, networking, and job opportunities across a wide range of industries.
