Business Administration (B.S.)/Computer Information Systems (B.S.) - STEM Designated
Chicago, USA
DURATION
126 up to 127 Hours
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
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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
STEM + Business = Opportunity. Gain skills and expertise in computing and business that can open doors throughout your career.
To develop software and information systems that help a company reach its goals, you need first-rate technical knowledge and skills. To advance professionally, it’s also important to understand the larger context of how businesses work—the fundamental business concepts and terminology, how managers measure results and make decisions, and how companies operate to be competitive and profitable in the marketplace.
In this dual-degree program’s integrated curriculum of computing and business, students develop sophisticated computing and analytical skills as well as a solid background in business. This powerful combination gives you the knowledge and tools to apply and manage leading-edge digital technology and move your career forward at companies ranging from startups to multinational corporations.
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems program emphasizes the use of computing for complex problem-solving across disciplines. Courses are designed to build a firm foundation in computer science and include labs in which you build your analytical and software development skills, preparing you to work independently in the classroom and on the job.
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program provides a grounding in the core competencies of business, such as accounting, economics, finance, marketing, management, business operations, and leadership. Courses are taught with an applied, practical approach to build your understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of management in today’s competitive global economy.
Through Illinois Tech’s one-of-a-kind Elevate program, you’re guaranteed hands-on experiences, such as internships, to connect your classroom learning with real-world practice, plus a personalized plan to guide your academic studies on the way to launching your career.
As a growing hub of tech businesses and startups, as well as 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.
Program Overview
Earn two bachelor’s degrees simultaneously in a challenging program that prepares you to apply your advanced computer science skills in a business environment—solving complex problems, improving operations, and effectively deploying and managing digital technology.
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
This is an integrated dual-degree program leading to the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and the Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems. The program maintains the integrity and content of each individual degree program while also providing graduates with complementary knowledge and skillsets that support career advancement in the management of companies and organizations.
Business Administration (B.S.)
Required Courses
Business Requirements ---- ---- (51)
- BUS 100 ---- ---- Introduction to Business ---- ---- 3
- BUS 102 ---- ---- Computing Tools Business Analysis ---- ---- 3
- BUS 211 ---- ---- Financial Accounting ---- ---- 3
- BUS 212 ---- ---- Managerial Accounting ---- ---- 3
- BUS 221 ---- ---- Business Statistics ---- ---- 3
- BUS 301 ---- ---- Organizational Behavior ---- ---- 3
- BUS 305 ---- ---- Operation and Supply Chain Design ---- ---- 3
- BUS 311 ---- ---- Strategic Cost Management ---- ---- 3
- BUS 321 ---- ---- Optimization and Decision-Making ---- ---- 3
- BUS 341 ---- ---- Business Law ---- ---- 3
- BUS 351 ---- ---- Financial Decision-Making ---- ---- 3
- BUS 361 ---- ---- Entrepreneurship I ---- ---- 3
- BUS 371 ---- ---- Marketing Fundamentals ---- ---- 3
- BUS 467 ---- ---- Entrepreneurship II ---- ---- 3
- BUS 480 ---- ---- Strategic Management and Design ---- ---- 3
- ECON 151 ---- ---- Microeconomics ---- ---- 3
- ECON 152 ---- ---- Global Economics ---- ---- 3
Business Elective ---- ---- (3)
Select three credit hours of electives ---- ---- 3
Specialization Courses ---- ---- (15)
Select at least 15 credit hours in an area of specialization ---- ---- 15
Mathematics Requirements ---- ---- (5)
Students can take one of the following for 3-5 credits
Choose one of the following
- MATH 151 ---- ---- Calculus I ---- ---- 5
or
- MATH 122 ---- ---- Introduction to Calculus ---- ---- 5
or
- MATH 148 ---- ---- Preparation for Calculus ---- ---- 5
Natural Science and Engineering Requirements ---- ---- (11)
See Illinois Tech Core Curriculum, section D ---- ---- 11
Humanities and Social Science Requirements ---- ---- (21)
See Illinois Tech Core Curriculum, sections B and C ---- ---- 21
Computer Science Requirement ---- ---- (2)
- CS 105 Intro to Computer Programming ---- ---- 2
or
- CS 110 Computing Principles ---- ---- 3
Interprofessional Projects (IPRO) ---- ---- (6)
See Illinois Tech Core Curriculum, section E1 ---- ---- 6
Free Electives ---- ---- (12)
Select 12 to 14 credit hours of electives ---- ---- 12
Total Credit Hours ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- 126
Computer Information Systems
Required Courses
Computer Science Requirements ---- ---- (18)
- CS 100 ---- ---- Introduction to the Profession ---- ---- 2
- CS 115 ---- ---- Object-Oriented Programming I ---- ---- 2
- CS 116 ---- ---- Object-Oriented Programming II ---- ---- 2
- CS 330 ---- ---- Discrete Structures ---- ---- 3
- CS 331 ---- ---- Data Structures and Algorithms ---- ---- 3
- CS 350 ---- ---- Computer Organization & Assembly Language Programming ---- ---- 3
- CS 351 ---- ---- Systems Programming ---- ---- 3
Computer Science Technical Electives ---- ---- (15)
Select 15 credit hours1 ---- ---- 15
Computer Science Electives ---- ---- (6)
Select six credit hours ---- ---- 6
Mathematics Requirement ---- ---- (5)
- MATH 151 ---- ---- Calculus I ---- ---- 5
Mathematics Elective ---- ---- (3)
Select three credit hours ---- ---- 3
Science Requirements ---- ---- (11)
- BIOL 105 ---- ---- Introduction to Biology ---- ---- 3
or
- BIOL 114 ---- ---- Introduction to Human Biology ---- ---- 3
- CHEM 124 ---- ---- Principle of Chemistry I with Lab ---- ---- 4
- PHYS 123 ---- ---- General Physics I: Mechanics ---- ---- 4
Science Elective ---- ---- (3)
Select three credit hours ---- ---- 3
Psychology Requirements ---- ---- (6)
- PSYC 221 ---- ---- Introduction to Psychological Science ---- ---- 3
- PSYC 301 ---- ---- Industrial Psychology ---- ---- 3
Political Science Requirement ---- ---- (3)
Select three credit hours2 ---- ---- 3
Humanities and Social Sciences Requirements ---- ---- (21)
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 ---- ---- (15)
Select 15 credit hours ---- ---- 15
Total Credit Hours ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- 127
1 Computer science technical electives are designated with a (T) in the course descriptions.
2 Any 200-level political science course.
Career Opportunities
More and more, companies are seeking professionals who have strong technical skills, are analytical and business-minded, and have the strategic outlook of a marketer. With these joint degrees, graduates are career-ready for a wide range of roles that manage technology in business, such as:
- Software product manager, software developer, or mobile application developer
- Supply chain manager, logistics and operations manager, IT business analyst, or information technologist
- Marketing strategist, business intelligence analyst, data analytics manager, or financial analyst
- Business systems analyst or manager, operations research manager, or information systems manager
- Consultant or entrepreneur in industries such as information technology, healthcare, insurance, manufacturing, and many others
English Language Requirements
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