BS Finance at Illinois Institute of Technology

Programme overview

Prepare for a fast-paced career in finance at Illinois Tech in Chicago, a global financial center that is home to major financial companies and the world’s leading futures and options exchanges. In our bachelor’s in finance program, you’ll develop the knowledge of business and finance, a mastery of analytics, and abilities in critical thinking and communication that employers are looking for. With opportunities for valuable hands-on experiences, such as internships, in-class projects, and the Stuart Investments organization, you’ll hone your expertise and skills in real-world settings and graduate career-ready.

Faculty: Stuart School of Business | Department: Business | Study mode: full-time | Location: Chicago, IL, United States

What you will study

Sample courses: BUS 351 Financial Decision-Making and Capital Budgeting; BUS 454 Investments; BUS 455 Corporate Finance.

Career pathways

What can you do with a bachelor’s degree in finance from Illinois Tech? Here are a few examples of finance jobs that our graduates are well prepared for: Financial analyst; Investment banking analyst; Risk management specialist; Read our blog post.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University-level admission (applies to all undergraduate majors, not programme-specific): 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.

USD 53,198 a year (2026-27). Undergraduate tuition for new undergraduate students in 2026-27, a single rate stated for all undergraduate students (Mies Campus, 12-18 credit hours per semester; the student accounting page lists $26,599 per semester). Excludes fees ($1,850 stated separ Source

First-year entry terms: Fall and Spring. Transfer entry: Fall and Spring. Joint and non-degree programmes: Fall (August to December), Spring (late January to mid-May) and Summer (end of May to mid-August).

First-year Fall entry: Early Decision (binding) November 1; Early Action (non-binding) November 15; Regular Decision February 1 (June 1 for international students living in the U.S.). First-year Spring entry: Regular Decision October 15. Applications go through the Common App. There is no undergraduate application fee. Standardized tests (SAT/ACT) are optional.

Transfer Fall entry: priority deadlines March 15 and June 15, regular deadline July 15 (international living abroad: June 1). Transfer Spring entry: October 15.

Chicago-Kent J.D.: no application fee for 2026 J.D. applicants; first-year entry is Fall, with transfer entry in Fall or Spring.

Apply through the official page: https://www.iit.edu/admissions-aid/apply

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