BS Financial Economics at Illinois Institute of Technology

Programme overview

The Stuart B.S. in Financial Economics program emphasizes mastery of interdisciplinary quantitative methods, the application of economic and finance theory, and practical skills that students use in real-world settings. Our graduates are problem solvers who are competitive job applicants across the private, public, and non-profit sectors.

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

What you will study

The financial economics program at Stuart is designed to build your core business competencies—including accounting, economics, statistics, finance, business law, marketing, management, decision making, operation and supply chain, and entrepreneurship—and develop your knowledge and advanced skills in the field of financial economics.

Career pathways

The B.S. in Financial Economics degree provides excellent preparation for the private and public sector job markets across a wide range of industries in positions such as policy analysts, financial analysts, management consultants, or economic development practitioners.

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Entry requirements

University-level admission (applies to all undergraduate majors, not programme-specific): Admission to Illinois Tech is required to enroll in the B.S. in Finance program. Consult your academic adviser to transfer into the program. Have Questions? Connect with Us For any questions about Stuart School of Business degree programs or the application and enrollment process, contact Undergraduate Admissions. —Mohamed Shamel (Business Administration with Finance specialization/M.S. Finance ’21) Private Equity Associate, Morgan Stanley More Value with Business at Stuart Elevate Your Future Through Illinois Tech’s Elevate program, we guarantee you hands-on opportunities like internships and other valuable experiences. Add in your personalized Elevate Your Future plan, and you’ll have the twenty-first century skills to land a great job!

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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