Business Information Technology

Master of Science

Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media

MSBusiness, Entrepreneurship and InnovationDigital FluencyCritical ThinkingIn-Person or Online

The Master of Science in Business Information Technology prepares students to meet today’s need for individuals who understand the core principles of both business and technology in corporations, health care institutions, and government agencies. Many of these people work as liaisons between the information technology (IT) department and a functional business unit. Others work within departments that are information dependent and rely heavily on information technology. The program provides a solid base for those interested in moving their career forward through project management or IT management positions.

This program—with courses in both the Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media (CDM) and the Kellstadt Graduate School of Business (KGSB)—is a unique educational experience. It is different from an MBA because it includes a technical foundation; yet it is different from an MS in information technology because it includes a business perspective. By combining the best of both worlds, this program addresses today’s need for professionals who understand the core principles of management and IT in industry.

Common positions for BIT grads may include Business Analyst, IT Project Manager, Product Manager, Director of Information Systems and Technology, and IT Manager.

For international students: this is a STEM-designated program, which can qualify you to extend your post-graduation stay in the United States.

Admission and Aid

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Admission Requirements
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Scholarships and Aid
We offer scholarships to incoming CDM graduate students. Learn more about those and other aid opportunities, including assistantships and funded research opportunities.
Graduate Ambassadors
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Interdisciplinary Curriculum
Courses with an IT focus cover systems analysis, user-centered design, project management, information security management and enterprise infrastructure. Courses focusing on business skills cover financial accounting, operations and human capital management, organizational behavior, creativity and innovation, and marketing management. Because students gain knowledge and skills in both areas, their education will be aligned with emerging professional opportunities, making them highly sought after by leading companies and organizations in every industry and sector.
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Online Learning
This degree can be completed entirely online. One hundred percent of the program’s lectures—from audio and video to whiteboard writing and supplemental materials—are captured and available online.
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Chicago/Real World Experience
With over 35 Fortune 500 companies calling the Chicago area home, you’ll make connections, build relationships, and find career opportunities to grow as a student and a professional.
Faculty
Makoto Nakayama
Faculty, Full Time
School of Computing
Professor
Theresa Steinbach
Faculty, Full Time
School of Computing
Associate Professor
Alyssa F. Westring
Faculty
Department of Management & Entrepreneurship
Professor and Chair
Suzanne L. Fogel
Faculty, Full Time
Department of Marketing
Chair of the Department of Marketing; Associate Professor
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