Licenciatura en Tecnología de la Información y Gestión: Programa de Transferencia - Designado STEM

Students may transfer credits into the Bachelor of Information Technology and Management program, which offers seven specializations that target specific careers and more than 100 courses providing unparalleled breadth and depth. 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 with projects and laboratory-based instruction in which students learn and then do it. The program is designed to broaden and deepen a student's 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 transfer program is appropriate for students transferring from a community college or four-year university, and international students with a strong academic background who are interested in information technology and applied technology.

Program Overview

Students may transfer into the Bachelor of Information Technology and Management program. The program offers eight career-focused specializations, and experienced faculty teach courses that feature both theoretical content and practical application.

Program Specializations

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

Bachelor of Information Technology & Management Program Educational Objectives

The Bachelor of Information Technology and Management degree produces graduates who are able to:

• Problem-solving and creating innovative answers to provide technology solutions for the problems of business, industry, government, non-profit organizations, and individuals.
• Perform requirements analysis, design, and administration of computer and network-based systems conforming to policy and best practices, and monitor and support the continuing development of relevant policy and best practices as appropriate.
• Apply current technical and mathematical concepts and practices in the core information technologies and recognize the need to engage in continuing professional development.

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

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.