Business Administration (B.S.)/Information Technology and Management (B.A.C.) - STEM Designated

Companies in all sectors of the economy depend on information technology and systems to streamline and optimize business processes, increase profitability, and successfully compete in the marketplace. They are looking to hire professionals with the background to manage the challenges of this key business function.

This dual-degree program blends STEM and business to prepare students for careers in the dynamic, growing field of information technology. You’ll learn how to analyze, implement, and manage information systems and technologies with a focus on increasing operational productivity and attaining strategic business goals.

The more you understand business—business concepts and terminology, how managers measure results and make decisions, and why they place specific demands on information systems—the more you’ll contribute to leveraging information technology to benefit a business or organization, as well as open doors to advance in your career.

The Bachelor of Information Technology and Management program is designed to broaden and deepen students’ knowledge of new and emerging information technologies, how to apply and integrate these technologies, and effective administrative practices for managing technology. The curriculum combines theoretical content with projects and laboratory-based instruction in which students apply their learning.

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program provides a grounding in core competencies of business, such as accounting, economics, finance, marketing, management, entrepreneurship, and leadership. Courses are taught with an applied, practical approach to build your understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of management and business operations in today’s competitive, global economy.

As a growing hub of tech businesses and startups, as well as boasting one of the most diverse economies of any city in the United States, Chicago offers abundant opportunities for internships, networking, and jobs in all industry sectors.

Through Illinois Tech’s one-of-a-kind Elevate program, you’re guaranteed hands-on experiences, such as internships, to connect your classroom learning with real-world practice, plus a personalized plan to guide your academic studies on the way to launching your career.

Program Overview

Information technology plays a key role in business success and this dual-degree program provides a comprehensive background for careers in this dynamic, growing field. Students develop the technical expertise, management skills, and fundamental understanding of how businesses operate that will enable them to effectively implement and manage information technology systems in complex business environments.

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.

Want some more great reasons?

• 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

Located in the great global city of Chicago, Illinois Tech is a top-tier, nationally ranked, private research university with programs in engineering, computer science, architecture, design, science, business, human sciences, and law. As Chicago’s only comprehensive tech-focused university, Illinois Tech offers a bachelor of science, master of science, professional master’s, and Ph.D. degrees, as well as certificates, in in-demand STEM fields and other areas of innovation. Options include in-person, hybrid, and online courses. Undergraduate students can take part in dual-degree and pre-med/pre-health programs, as well as Illinois Tech’s Accelerated Master’s Program, which allows them to receive both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in as few as five years.

Illinois Tech is the only university to offer all students the Elevate program. Elevate guarantees that students participate in hands-on experiences—internships, research, competitions, study away, career-focused short courses, and more—that empower them with the twenty-first-century skills that employers seek. Elevate also ensures students receive personalized academic and career mentorship from a team of advisers and are uniquely career-ready upon graduation.

Illinois Tech is ranked #1 in Illinois among private colleges for return on investment (after aid, PayScale) and is the #44 ranked best value school in the United States (U.S. News & World Report). Illinois Tech graduates achieve a 92.8% employment rate within six months of graduation (2021 class). Its alumni include the inventor of the cell phone, the pioneer of barcode technology, and the head scientist for Amazon Alexa, among other leaders.

Students enjoy studying and living on a historic campus just minutes from downtown Chicago, which offers networking, internship, and career opportunities. Less than a mile from Lake Michigan’s stunning beaches, Illinois Tech’s campus has been acclaimed as “one of America’s most beautiful college campuses.” Illinois Tech students come from more than 106 countries and all 50 states.