The Bachelor of Science in Business and Psychology degree is an innovative, cross-disciplinary program that brings together two dynamic disciplines to open exciting career paths for students, particularly in fast-growing marketing and management roles.
From designing products to marketing, sales, and delivery, businesses need to understand the behaviors and thought processes of their customers. Having a knowledge of psychology is also critical in helping managers and leaders at all levels of a business or organization select, support, motivate, and train employees.
Students in the B.S. in Business and Psychology program learn how to apply the insights and research methods of psychologythe scientific study of human behavior and motivationto drive success within businesses and organizations of all types.
The STEM-oriented curriculum, with courses taught by world-class faculty from Stuart School of Business and Lewis College of Science and Letters at Illinois Institute of Technology, provides exposure to disciplinary cores in both business and psychology, and the opportunity to learn from subject matter experts from both colleges.
Youll gain a foundation in psychology that includes statistics and research, social psychology, developmental psychology, cognition, and personality. Business courses offer a grounding in marketing, economics, accounting, innovation, operations, strategic management, and organizational behavior.
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 business and financial center and boasts one of the nation's most diverse metro area economies. With Illinois Tech's connections across industries and within the city's private and public sectors, youll have access to remarkable resources for internships, networking, and employment opportunities.
