Information Technology and Management (B.A.C.)/Communication: Journalism of Technology and Business (B.S.) - STEM Designated

Earn bachelor’s degrees in both information technology management and communication: journalism of technology and business through this new dual degree program.

The newly-launched Information Technology Management (B.A.C.)/Communication: Journalism of Technology and Business (B.S.) dual degree helps students hone expertise in two complementary fields of study, leading to expanded career possibilities. Graduates of this program will possess both a strong knowledge of information technologies and the skills needed to effectively communicate that proficiency.

Coursework in information technology and management helps students expand their understanding 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. The Communication: Journalism of Technology and Business curriculum, meanwhile, helps students advance their communications expertise while also placing emphasis on journalism of technology and business.

Specializations within Information Technology and Management include:

• Data Management
• IT Entrepreneurship and Management
• Networking and Communications
• Software Development
• System Administration
• Systems Security

Program Overview

Gain hands-on, practical experience working with new and emerging information technologies while also developing the writing and editing skills you need to stand out as a subject matter expert in technology.

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.