The Bachelor of Information Technology and Management program offers seven specializations that target specific careers and more than 100 courses providing unparalleled breadth and depth at Chicago's only tech-focused university. Courses are taught by experienced faculty using a hands-on, reality-based approach to education in which students apply what they learn in class to solve real-life problems. The information technology and management curriculum is a blend of theoretical content and practical application featuring projects and laboratory-based instruction in which students will learn and then do. The program is designed to broaden and deepen students' knowledge of new and emerging information technologies, the application and integration of these technologies, and the administrative practices used in the effective management of these technologies.
This program is appropriate for students interested in information technology and applied technology with a strong academic background.
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Information Technology and Management offers seven specializations that target specific careers and more than 100 hands-on, reality-based courses taught by experienced faculty with theoretical content and practical application. Students apply what they learn in class to solve real-life problems with laboratory-based instruction.
Program Specializations
- Data Management
- IT Entrepreneurship and Management
- Networking and Communications
- Software Development
- System Administration
- Systems Security
- Web Design and Application Development
National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education
The United States Department of Homeland Security and the National Security Agency has designated the Illinois Institute of Technology as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education.
The Bachelor of Information Technology and Management degree is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET.
North American Defense and Security Academic Alliance (NADSAA)
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and US Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) North American Defense and Security Academic Alliance (NADSAA) exist as a collaborative information-based enterprise dedicated to strengthening and normalizing relationships between the two commands and academic institutions. This relationship stimulates and develops new thinking, examines cross-organizational solutions, and helps cultivate future generations of Defense and Security practitioners.
The Bachelor of Information Technology and Management degree is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET.
Why Illinois Tech is one of the best value universities in the country
As an Illinois Tech student, you’ll automatically be considered for our university’s generous institutional scholarships. On average, this adds up to a savings of $107,472 on tuition and housing for every student during your four years at Illinois Tech ($134,340 for five years, based on fall 2021 figures).
We’re committed to dramatically reducing the cost of your degree, so you can focus on learning at one of the most dynamic and innovation-driven universities in the country.
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- On top of our institutional scholarship, on average, Illinois Tech awards our students an additional $34,412 each in need-based tuition aid over four years ($43,015 for five years). (among FAFSA filers, fall 2021)
- We’re the #44 Best Value School in the nation (U.S. News & World Report)
- 98% of our students receive some form of financial aid
- The mean starting salary of our undergraduates is $63,938