B.S. in Business Administration

Business Administration (B.S.)

Create the business expertise that interests you and develop the technical and quantitative skills to stand out through Illinois Tech鈥檚 next-generation bachelor鈥檚 in business administration program.

Invest in a Business Career Driven by You with Illinois Tech鈥檚 B.S. in Business Administration

Today鈥檚 business landscape demands professionals who can seamlessly blend technological acumen with business savvy. If you鈥檙e 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鈥檙e 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 电车无码 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
Disclaimer for prospective students, please read.
The information provided is sourced from a third party, Lightcast, and is provided here for informational and educational purposes only. Please be advised that the inclusion of the Lightcast resource on this website does not imply endorsement by Illinois Institute of Technology (Illinois Tech), nor is it a guarantee of the accuracy of this information. Illinois Tech makes no representation, warranty or guarantee, express or implied, that the information presented herein is reflective of the outcomes you can expect if you enroll in or graduate from an Illinois Tech program. Illinois Tech expressly disclaims any liability regarding Lightcast, or in connection with any actual or potential employment opportunity stemming from information on this site and you hereby irrevocably waive any claim(s) against the Illinois Tech for the same. Your use of this web page is an acknowledgement of your understanding and acceptance of the terms and conditions set forth herein. You are encouraged to conduct your own thorough research into job opportunities and outcomes in your field of study.

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鈥檚 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. 

  

Choose a Business+ Specialization

Sustainability

Understand the principles of sustainability and ways to address issues in economic, social, and environmental sustainability.

Leadership

Develop valuable skills in problem solving, communications, and leading teams to success that apply at all levels of an organization.

Human Resources

Learn about critical human resource functions that are essential for all businesses to manage change and promote productivity.

Construction Management

Develop the knowledge and technical tools to build your career in the growing profession of construction management.

More Specializations

Take your pick! Any Illinois Tech minor outside Stuart School of Business may be used as a Business+ specialization.

鈥淭he 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.鈥

鈥擟hristopher Reed (Business Administration/Construction Management Specialization 鈥20), Project Engineer, Walsh Group

Christopher Reed

鈥淲ith 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.鈥

鈥擭ayelli Reyna (Business Administration/M.S. Marketing Analytics 4th Year)

Nayelli Reyna

Featured Faculty

John Twombly
Associate Dean for Undergraduate Affairs Director of Undergraduate Programs in Business Clinical Professor of Accounting and Finance Adjunct Faculty, Industrial Technology and Management
Priyanka Sharma
Associate Professor of Economics
Charles Hamilton
Clinical Associate Professor of Accounting
Ghazale Jafari Haddadian
Clinical Associate Professor of Operations and Energy Management
Li Cai
Associate Professor of Finance
Andrew Kumiega
Assistant Professor of Analytics Adjunct Professor, Industrial Technology and Management
Nik Rokop
Coleman Foundation Teaching Professor of Entrepreneurship Director, Master of Technological Entrepreneurship Director, Center for Sports Innovation
Claire Johnson, Stuart School of Business

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.