
Bachelor of Information Technology and Management - STEM Designated
Chicago, USA
DURATION
127 Hours
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
USD 48,670 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for 18 credit hours for the academic year 2022–2023 I $29,628 for Mies Campus
Introduction
The Bachelor of Information Technology and Management program offers seven specializations that target specific careers and more than 100 courses providing unparalleled breadth and depth at Chicago's only tech-focused university. 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 featuring projects and laboratory-based instruction in which students will learn and then do. The program is designed to broaden and deepen students' 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 program is appropriate for students interested in information technology and applied technology with a strong academic background.
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Information Technology and Management offers seven specializations that target specific careers and more than 100 hands-on, reality-based courses taught by experienced faculty with theoretical content and practical application. Students apply what they learn in class to solve real-life problems with laboratory-based instruction.
Program Specializations
- Data Management
- IT Entrepreneurship and Management
- Networking and Communications
- Software Development
- System Administration
- Systems Security
- Web Design and Application Development
National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education
The United States Department of Homeland Security and the National Security Agency has designated the Illinois Institute of Technology as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education.
The Bachelor of Information Technology and Management degree is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET.
North American Defense and Security Academic Alliance (NADSAA)
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and US Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) North American Defense and Security Academic Alliance (NADSAA) exist as a collaborative information-based enterprise dedicated to strengthening and normalizing relationships between the two commands and academic institutions. This relationship stimulates and develops new thinking, examines cross-organizational solutions, and helps cultivate future generations of Defense and Security practitioners.
The Bachelor of Information Technology and Management degree is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET.
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.
Want some more great reasons?
- 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
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Scholarships and Funding
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).
First-Year Domestic Scholarships
All domestic first-year students are considered for the Heald scholarship, an institutional tuition award ranging from $60,000 to $120,000 over four years of undergraduate study. No additional application is necessary to be considered for the Heald scholarship.
The following scholarships are also available to first-year students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Please note that some of these scholarships require a separate scholarship application.
Additional Institutional and Donor-Funded Institutional Scholarships
If a student earns one of the institutional scholarships listed below, the highest institutional scholarship awarded will replace the Heald scholarship awarded upon admission. The university will not combine multiple scholarships unless otherwise noted.
Deadline November 15
Camras, Crown, Duchoissois, and Leadership Academy Scholars make up approximately 4-5% of our incoming first-year class each year. Apply under Early Decision I or Early Action I to be considered for these full-tuition scholarships.
- Camras Scholarship
- Crown Scholarship
- Duchoissois Leadership Scholars
- M.A. and Lila Self Leadership Academic Scholars
Deadline January 15
Apply under Early Decision I/II or Early Action I/II to be considered.
- Illinois Tech VEX Robotics Scholarship
- Illinois Tech FIRST Robotics
- The Chicago Difference
Navy ROTC and Service-Based Scholarships
If a student earns one of the scholarships listed below, the highest institutional scholarship awarded will replace the Heald scholarship, which is awarded upon admission. The university will not combine multiple scholarships unless otherwise noted.
- NROTC Preparatory Scholarship
- Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC)
- Chicago Police and Fire Departments Scholarship
Interest-Based Scholarships
The awards below may be combined with existing Illinois Tech institutional scholarships.
- Illinois Tech Esports Scholarship
- Alumni Scholarship
- EDGE Award: The Edge award funds Elevate experiential learning opportunities such as study away, research, internships/co-ops, and more. Students may earn Edge awards by participating in virtual internships and other activities prior to enrolling at Illinois Tech. Learn more about Elevate and Edge awards.
Need-Based Scholarships
To be considered for need-based financial aid at Illinois Tech, students must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or renewal FAFSA. Designate "IIT" on the FAFSA with our Title IV code, 001691, so we will receive your electronic Student Aid Report.
In addition to institutional scholarships, students who submit their FAFSA to Illinois Tech also receive on average $34,412 over four years in federal and state grants and institutional need-based scholarships. Students who submit their FAFSA will also be considered for loans and federal work-study.
External Scholarships
Illinois Tech is committed to helping students secure additional funding from outside sources. We regularly add outside scholarships to our Scholarship Opportunities spreadsheet, which can be accessed through the Scholarship Channel on the myIIT portal, which students can gain access to upon admission to the university.
International Undergraduate Student Scholarships
Illinois Tech is committed to enrolling a diverse and talented student body, and we offer institutional scholarships to international students ranging from $40,000-$80,000 over four years of undergraduate study. International first-year and transfer students are eligible for a combination of scholarship and grant packages, including institutional scholarships and Phi Theta Kappa membership. Each application is automatically reviewed for institutional scholarships based on the student’s academic success, involvement in the community, and other achievements. No additional application is required.
Because international students are expected to finance their education for the duration of study at Illinois Tech, international students are required to submit the Financial Affidavit of Support to demonstrate their ability or the ability of an individual or government sponsor to finance their education. Tuition and fees may change each year, but you can view them for the current academic year.
You must demonstrate that you or your sponsor have available finances* to meet the educational and living expenses while you are a student at Illinois Tech.
* Minimum dollar amount may vary based on any institutional scholarships awarded.
Please note: If a student earns multiple Illinois Institute of Technology institutional scholarships throughout the admission process, the university will award the highest institutional award for which the student is qualified but will not combine multiple awards.
Additional Institutional and Donor-Funded Scholarships
M. A. and Lila Self Leadership Academy Scholars
Application Deadline: November 15 (You must apply under Early Decision I or Early Action I to be considered)
Complete and submit the Leadership Academy Scholarship Application
Named for former University Regent Al Self and his wife, Lila, the M. A. and Lila Self Leadership Academy Scholarship is a distinguished and prestigious award given to the top applicants to the university who demonstrate exceptional leadership potential.
Illinois Tech World Robot Olympiad Scholarship
Candidates competing for the Illinois Tech WRO scholarships demonstrate an aptitude for science, technology, and other STEM subjects. WRO scholars are eligible for an institutional scholarship award of $25,000 per year for up to four years of undergraduate study (five years for architecture).
Dimiter Etimov Scholarship
Bulgarian citizens who are accepted for admission to an Illinois Tech undergraduate program may apply for the Dimiter Etimov Scholarship. Applicants must have graduated from a Bulgarian high school and intend to return to Bulgaria after their studies.
Contact: Professor Alex Nikolov
Online Funding and Scholarship Databases
Fastweb: Searchable database of scholarships
College Scholarships: Fee-based scholarship application service
Funding for United States Study: Database of more than 500 scholarships, fellowships, and grants for international students, organized and maintained by the Institute of International Education
GrantsNet: Database of grants for training in the sciences and undergraduate science education.
International Education Financial Aid: Free searchable database of more than 800 scholarships and awards for international students, most of which are restricted to use at specific universities
InternationalScholarships.com: Comprehensive listing of grants, scholarships, loan programs, and other financial aid information to assist college and university students in their pursuit to study abroad
InternationalStudent.com: Database of U.S. higher-education institutions awarding scholarships to international students
Organization of American States Leo S. Rowe Fund: This program provides loans of up to $15,000 USD for undergraduate students in their last two years of study or any graduate student; available for citizens of Latin American countries
NAFSA Financial Aid for Undergraduates: This resource provides information primarily for students with nonimmigrant visas (F-1, J-1, etc.); information for permanent residents of the United States also included
MyCollegeScholarship.org: Advice on how to apply for scholarships
U.S. Department of State—Education USA: Provides support to a network of educational advising/information centers around the world that advise prospective international students and other audiences on higher education and study opportunities in the United States
Foundations
Fellowship Office of Policy and Global Affairs: Administers pre-doctoral, dissertation, and postdoctoral fellowship programs in research-based fields of study
The Foundation Center: Fee-based website for institutional grant-seekers
Institute of International Education (IIE): Offers programs of study and training for students, educators, young professionals, and trainees from all sectors, with funding provided by government agencies, foundations, and corporations
International Research and Exchanges Board: Offers various scholarships, fellowships, and grants to international students
MacArthur Foundation: Makes grants through four programs: Human and Community Development, Global Security and Sustainability, the General Program, and the MacArthur Fellows Program
Open Society Institute: Administers merit-based grants to international students
Rockefeller Foundation: Offers grants in four program areas: Food Security, Health Equity, Creativity and Culture, and Working Communities
Rotary Foundation: Offers a broad range of humanitarian, intercultural, and educational programs and activities designed to improve the human condition and advance the organization’s ultimate goal of world understanding and peace
Social Science Research Council Fellowship: Provides support and professional recognition to innovators within fields, and especially to younger researchers whose work and ideas will have a longer-term impact on society and scholarship.
Curriculum
All students must complete a minimum of 36 credit hours of courses with a significant written and oral communication component, identified with a (C) in the bulletin; 12 credit hours of (C)-coded courses must be taken in the major.
ITM students are required to complete a minor and are strongly encouraged to consider minors that complement their primary program of study; these include (but are not limited to) business, industrial technology, professional and technical communications, circuits and systems, computer architecture, and ROTC. Courses taken to fulfill a minor requirement may not also be used as electives in the major. The minor requirement may be waived for students entering as transfer students or who change their major to information technology and management after completion of 30 credit hours of studies at the university.
A maximum of nine credit hours of ITM graduate courses taken as an undergraduate may be applied to the Master of Information Technology and Management degree, and any graduate courses taken to fulfill undergraduate degree requirements may not also be applied to a graduate degree unless the student is enrolled in a co-terminal or accelerated master’s degree program.
Required Courses
ITM Requirements ---- ----- (39)
- ITM 100 ---- ----- Introduction to IT as a Profession ---- ----- 3
- ITM 301 ---- ----- Introduction OS and Hardware I ---- ----- 3
- ITM 311 ---- ----- Introduction to Software Development ---- ----- 3
- ITM 313 ---- ----- Introduction to Open Source Application Development ---- ----- 3
or
- ITM 312 ---- ----- Introduction to System Software Programming ---- ----- 3
- ITMD 321 ---- ----- Data Modeling and Applications ---- ----- 3
- ITMD 361 ---- ----- Fund of Web Development ---- ----- 3
- ITMD 362 ---- ----- Human-Computer Interaction ---- ----- 3
- ITMD 411 ---- ----- Intermediate Software Development ---- ----- 3
- ITMM 471 ---- ----- Project Management for ITM ---- ----- 3
- ITMO 340 ---- ----- Introduction Data Networks & Internet ---- ----- 3
- ITMO 356 ---- ----- Introduction Open Source OS ---- ----- 3
- ITMS 448 ---- ----- Cyber Security Technologies ---- ----- 3
- ITMT 430 ---- ----- System Integration ---- ----- 3
ITM Electives ---- ----- (18)
Select 18 credit hours from ITM, ITMD, ITMM, ITMO, ITMS, ITMT, and TECH ---- ----- 18
Mathematics Requirements ---- ----- (6)
- MATH 180 ---- ----- Fundamentals of Discrete Math ---- ----- 3
or
- MATH 230 ---- ----- Introductionduction to Discrete Math ---- ----- 3
Select one course from the following: ---- ----- 3
- BUS 221 ---- ----- Business Statistics ---- ----- 3
- PSYC 203 ---- ----- Undergraduate Statistics for The Behavioral Sciences ---- ----- 4
- MATH 225 ---- ----- Introductory Statistics ---- ----- 3
- MATH 425 ---- ----- Statistical Methods ---- ----- 3
Natural Science and Engineering Requirements ---- ----- (10)
EG 225 is recommended
See Illinois Tech Core Curriculum, section D ---- ----- 10
Humanities and Social Sciences Requirements ---- ----- (21)
PSYC 301 is recommended
See Illinois Tech Core Curriculum, sections B and C ---- ----- 21
Interprofessional Projects (IPRO) ---- ----- (6)
See Illinois Tech Core Curriculum, section E ---- ----- 6
Minor Electives ---- ----- (15)
Select 15 credit hours ---- ----- 15
Free Electives ---- ----- (12)
Select 12 credit hours ---- ----- 12
Total Credit Hours ---- ----- ---- ----- ---- ----- ---- ----- ---- ----- 127
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Bachelor of Information Technology and Management program will be prepared to enter the industry in a variety of roles, including:
- Data analyst
- Digital system architect
- Information systems manager
- Information systems and technology manager
- Business systems analyst
- Voice/data system analyst
- Software Developer
- Mobile application developer
- Systems administrator
- Web applications developer
English Language Requirements
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