Bachelor of Science in Business Administration / Bachelor of Information Technology and Management (STEM) (Dual Degree) Illinois Institute of Technology - Downtown Campus, USA

Illinois Tech students who complete a Stuart School of Business accelerated master’s degree program begin their careers with a clear competitive edge—the solid foundation of an undergraduate business administration degree and the specialized depth of a master’s degree.

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Master of Science in Finance accelerated master’s program begins with business fundamentals, such as accounting, marketing, and manageme

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 access to hands-on experiences, such as internships, to connect your classroom learning with real-world practice, plus mentoring to guide your academic studies on the way to launching your career.

nt, as well as a grounding in analytics and quantitative methodology. At Stuart, students learn business in a hands-on, innovative way by collaborating with classmates across disciplines on technology-driven, real-world projects.

Stuart’s highly ranked master’s program in finance provides in-depth exposure to specific areas in finance—financial economics, high-frequency finance, risk management, entrepreneurial finance, and more—taught by faculty who bring the latest industry-relevant ideas and technologies into the classroom.

Stuart’s longstanding connections in the finance industry bring students valuable networking opportunities and experience in internships at top companies.

Through Illinois Tech’s one-of-a-kind Elevate program, you are guaranteed hands-on experiences throughout your graduate education, such as virtual and in-person internships, and personalized guidance from a career adviser, academic mentor, and alumni coach.