Business Administration (B.S.)
Create the business expertise that interests you and develop the technical and quantitative skills to stand out through Illinois Tech’s next-generation bachelor’s in business administration program.
Invest in a Business Career Driven by You with Illinois Tech’s B.S. in Business Administration
Today’s business landscape demands professionals who can seamlessly blend technological acumen with business savvy. If you’re an aspiring leader seeking a competitive edge, Illinois Tech's B.S. in Business Administration is your launching point. Gain the skills that employers crave while cultivating an entrepreneurial spirit that is fueled by innovation. Our unique curriculum, grounded in a tech-focused university, prepares you to not just navigate, but also thrive in the evolving business world. Stand out from the crowd with specialized knowledge in a field you’re passionate about.
Program Overview
Master the key concepts and tech-focused business skills that uniquely prepare you for careers across the spectrum of business, entrepreneurship, management, and consulting. This full-time, in-person program allows you to customize and enhance foundational business skills with specializations that help you drive innovation across the marketplace through technological entrepreneurship and build STEM-driven technical and quantitative skills across topics such as sustainability, psychology, human-centered design, and many others.
Plus, our location in Chicago puts you in the center of a global business hub, with access to internships, networking, and jobs.
Career Opportunities
Just some of the career opportunities that you can pursue through our B.S. in Business Administration include:
- Purchasing Manager
- Supply Chain Manager
- Management Analyst
Check out some of our favorite courses in the B.S. in Business Administration:
BUS 102: Introduction to Business Analytics
- Master essential business software such as Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint. Develop data analysis, visualization, and presentation skills to solve real-world problems. Enhance your communication and decision-making abilities. Gain a competitive edge in today's data-driven job market through hands-on, practical learning.
BUS 480: Strategic Management and Design Thinking
- Learn to combine strategic management and design thinking to become a great manager in this capstone course. Examine how managers at various levels create and manage high-performing organizations and design products. 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 decide how to allocate resources, meet challenges and win the competition, and make a strategic organizational and product decision as if they are a general manager.
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 by visiting the Student Accounting website.
To get a more in-depth idea of the tuition and fees for the B.S. in Business Administration, you can utilize the net price calculator tool.
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“The Stuart School of Business curriculum puts a hands-on approach to the courses that will be most relevant to your future career. Most professors are actively working in their field, so they focus the material on what they use professionally.”
“With the smaller class sizes at Stuart we really get to know our professors, and they get to know us. I've been able to have one to one conversations after class, join a professor for coffee, and get advice and networking opportunities. It makes the learning environment that much better.”
With business and finance courses plus experiences such as Stuart Investments, an internship, and international competitions, Mohamed Shamel built a strong portfolio for a career in equity research.
Mohamed Shamel (BA/M.S. FIN ’21)
As a student and athlete at Illinois Tech and now in his career, Miles Thompson has experienced the power of teamwork and the success it can bring.
Miles Thompson (BA ’20)
Aiman Moizuddin learned quickly that her education at Illinois Tech would put her on the path to success. She made sure to take full advantage.
Aiman Moizuddin (BA/M.S. FIN ’19)
There were reasons for Oscar Cazelez to give up. He never did, and then graduated from Illinois Tech with two degrees and a path toward success.
Oscar Cazalez (BA/M.S. FIN ’18)
Ahsan Lodhika picked Illinois Tech because of its accelerated master’s degree program and strong finance program. As an intern at CME Group, he saw the value of his business studies in his on-the-job experience.
Ahsan Lodhika (BA/M.S. FIN '19)Featured Faculty
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Charles T. Hamilton
Ghazale Haddadian
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Have Questions? Connect with Us
For any questions about Stuart School of Business degree programs or the application and enrollment process, contact our Director of Student Recruitment Claire Johnson.