Business and Information Technology (B.S.)
Technology, data, and innovation are keys to business success. Step up and become career-ready with the B.S. in Business and Information Technology degree at Illinois Tech.
Master In-Demand Skills for a Fast-Growing Field with Illinois Tech’s B.S. in Business and IT
Technology, data, and innovation are driving success for businesses and organizations across industries, as well as for the talented professionals who run the database and computer systems that are leading the way. In Illinois Tech’s B.S. in Business and Information Technology, you can develop future-ready technical expertise and critical-thinking skills to launch your career in this dynamic field. Our industry-focused curriculum and emphasis on applied, hands-on experiences prepare you to stay at the forefront of evolving technology in information systems and advance into management positions in business.
Program Overview
Are you interested in a career that bridges business and the latest technology? A career that fully engages your problem-solving skills? Our business and IT bachelor’s degree program can put you on the path to becoming a leader in developing and managing complex computer and information systems that are crucial for all types of businesses and organizations to achieving their goals. You’ll build expertise in business management, strategy, and operations, while also mastering advanced technical skills in computer systems and applications, data management, human-computer interaction, software programming, cybersecurity, and more. And you’ll do it all in Chicago, a global business center where Illinois Tech’s industry and alumni connections open abundant access to internships, networking, and job opportunities.
Career Opportunities
What kinds of careers will our B.S. in Business and Information Technology prepare you for? Here are just a few of the possibilities:
- Computer systems analyst
- Database administrator and architect
- Computer and information systems manager
Learn the fundamentals of business and information technology. Then put your knowledge and skills to work with hands-on projects in courses such as these:
ITMD 362 Human-Computer Interaction and Web Design
Explore the importance of human-computer interaction design and the effectiveness of user-centered design. You will learn methods such as usability testing and prototyping in this course, as well as general design principles, the use-design guidelines, and usability for website engineering. Apply your knowledge by designing and constructing user-centered websites.
BUS 480 Strategic Management and Design Thinking
Learn to combine strategic management and design thinking to lead high-performing organizations and to design products. In a series of hands-on exercises and projects, you will integrate accounting, economics, finance, marketing, organizational behavior, statistics, strategy, and related disciplines into strategic management and product design. At the end of the semester, you will take the role of general manager and decide how to allocate resources, meet challenges, and make strategic organizational and product decisions.
ITMT 430 System Integration
In this capstone course, you will identify, gather, analyze, and write requirements based on user needs and then design, construct, integrate, and implement an information system as a solution to a business problem. The system design process will take into account professional, ethical, legal, security, and social issues and responsibilities and stress the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations, and society.
Admission to all undergraduate programs at Illinois Tech is evaluated via a holistic approach that takes various factors under consideration, including your high school performance and essays. Your choice of major will impact this process as well, because each major has its own criteria for admission.
To learn more about our admission selection process, recommended high school coursework, and our admitted student profile, please visit our admission website.
Tuition and Fees
Learn more about the university’s general tuition and fees, visit the Student Accounting website.
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Featured Faculty
John Twombly
Jeremy Hajek
Sang Baum “Solomon” Kang
Yong Zheng
Dinakar Jayarajan
Maurice E. Dawson
James Papademas
Xiaoyun “Aarn” Cao
Philip (Phil) Matuszak
Ghazale Haddadian
Daniel Krieglstein
Vasilios (Billy) Pappademetriou
Get In Touch
For any questions about Stuart School of Business degree programs or the application and enrollment process, contact our Director of Student Recruitment Claire Johnson.
FAQs
Q: What is a Bachelor of Business with IT?
A: A bachelor of business and information technology degree combines a general business background with technical IT knowledge and skills. You will gain exposure to foundational courses and key skills in business, management, computer science, and information technology. The business curriculum might include areas such as strategic management and decision making, business operations, accounting and finance, business statistics and analytics, and leadership. The IT curriculum might include data analytics, database management, computer applications and operating systems, information systems, software programming, data modeling, web development, and cybersecurity.
Q: What jobs combine IT and business?
A: Jobs with titles such as computer and information systems manager, information technology manager, database administrator, network and computer systems administrator, business systems analyst, or digital transformation manager are key roles in determining how information technology and systems can best be deployed to support the objectives of a business or organization. Such positions are found at businesses across industries and in the nonprofit, governmental, and consulting sectors. Professionals in these roles understand business management and the factors that drive business strategy and decision-making and also possess technical skills in leveraging information technology systems to achieve organizational goals.
Q: Why should I choose a BS in Business and IT?
A: The versatile, cross-disciplinary knowledge and skills provided by a bachelor’s degree in business and IT can open up a broad range of career opportunities for you. The combined degree will develop your understanding of how businesses operate and are managed, as well as build your technical skills in the ways to leverage information technology to solve problems, gain efficiencies, and achieve business goals. As a result, you will be prepared for a wide variety of job roles within a business or organization, with increased potential for career advancement into managerial roles as you gain professional experience.