Bachelor of Information Technology

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Bachelor of Information Technology

Illinois Institute of Technology

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Accredited degree (100% online)

Offered by Illinois Institute of Technology

No application required

Degree admission is entirely performance-based

Complete your bachelor's

You must transfer 61 credit hours towards the 127 credit degree

Approximately $273 per credit hour*

*Tuition is dependent on the number of credit hours being transferred. Illinois Tech may charge $333 per credit hour or $1,000 per three-credit course if additional credits are required.

Lower the cost of your degree

You may be eligible to have your prior learning on Coursera recognized for credit.

Streamline your path to a bachelor’s degree in information technology by easily transferring your previous coursework.

This innovative bachelor’s program emphasizes practical, hands-on learning that fosters adaptability and problem-solving skills, empowering you to excel in a fast-paced industry. Upon your admission, you’ll be embarking on a journey toward a fulfilling and successful IT career with a degree that’s completely in sync with industry demands.

This Bachelor of Information Technology program is designed for students who have already begun their college education and have the equivalent of 61 credit hours to transfer toward your degree. Across the core curriculum of this innovative program, you’ll study information technology and applied technology. You’ll broaden and deepen your understanding 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.

Innovative, job-ready skills:
Enjoy skills-based learning in information technology using labs and IT assignments.
Get support from experts in the IT field:
Access real-world insights from Illinois Tech faculty, who are bona fide experts in the tech industry.
Well-rounded curriculum:
Practical, hands-on learning that fosters adaptability and problem solving skills.
Graduate in as early as 5 semesters:
Flexible program requirements with the ability to transfer a wide-range of past credits.

Admissions Information

Important Dates

Spring A - Enrollment deadline is January 28th

  • November 4, 2024: Spring A Registration
  • January 13, 2025: Spring A courses begin
  • January 28, 2025: Last day to register for Spring A Courses
  • February 17, 2025: Last day to upgrade open content for credit for Spring A
  • March 7,2025: Last day of Spring A courses

Spring B - Enrollment deadline is March 31st

  • November 4, 2024: Spring B Registration
  • March 10, 2025: Spring B courses begin
  • March 31, 2025: Last day to register for Spring B Courses
  • April 21, 2025: Last day to upgrade open content for credit for Spring B
  • May 9,2025: Last day of Spring B courses

Upcoming Events

Stay tuned!

Additional Resources

Illinois Tech Academic Calendar

Course Offerings by Session

PBA Quick Start Guide

Get started today!

Enroll in your first course or request more information.

Enroll now

Accredited degree (100% online)

Offered by Illinois Institute of Technology

No application required

Degree admission is entirely performance-based

Complete your bachelor's

You must transfer 61 credit hours towards the 127 credit degree

Approximately $273 per credit hour*

*Tuition is dependent on the number of credit hours being transferred. Illinois Tech may charge $333 per credit hour or $1,000 per three-credit course if additional credits are required.

Lower the cost of your degree

You may be eligible to have your prior learning on Coursera recognized for credit.

Accredited degree (100% online)

Offered by Illinois Institute of Technology

No application required

Degree admission is entirely performance-based

Streamline your path to a bachelor’s degree in information technology by easily transferring your previous coursework.

This innovative bachelor’s program emphasizes practical, hands-on learning that fosters adaptability and problem-solving skills, empowering you to excel in a fast-paced industry. Upon your admission, you’ll be embarking on a journey toward a fulfilling and successful IT career with a degree that’s completely in sync with industry demands.

This Bachelor of Information Technology program is designed for students who have already begun their college education and have the equivalent of 61 credit hours to transfer toward your degree. Across the core curriculum of this innovative program, you’ll study information technology and applied technology. You’ll broaden and deepen your understanding 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.

Innovative, job-ready skills:
Enjoy skills-based learning in information technology using labs and IT assignments.
Get support from experts in the IT field:
Access real-world insights from Illinois Tech faculty, who are bona fide experts in the tech industry.
Well-rounded curriculum:
Practical, hands-on learning that fosters adaptability and problem solving skills.
Graduate in as early as 5 semesters:
Flexible program requirements with the ability to transfer a wide-range of past credits.

Admissions Information

Important Dates

Spring A - Enrollment deadline is January 28th

  • November 4, 2024: Spring A Registration
  • January 13, 2025: Spring A courses begin
  • January 28, 2025: Last day to register for Spring A Courses
  • February 17, 2025: Last day to upgrade open content for credit for Spring A
  • March 7,2025: Last day of Spring A courses

Spring B - Enrollment deadline is March 31st

  • November 4, 2024: Spring B Registration
  • March 10, 2025: Spring B courses begin
  • March 31, 2025: Last day to register for Spring B Courses
  • April 21, 2025: Last day to upgrade open content for credit for Spring B
  • May 9,2025: Last day of Spring B courses

Upcoming Events

Stay tuned!

Additional Resources

Illinois Tech Academic Calendar

Course Offerings by Session

PBA Quick Start Guide

Performance-Based Admissions

This inclusive program welcomes learners from all walks of life. The performance-based admissions process serves capable learners ready to start their next educational journey without tests, application fees, or other hurdles. No matter your background or prior education, complete three short courses (ITM 701 Computer and Peripheral Hardware, ITM 702 Computer Networking, ITM 703 Mobile Computing and Cloud) with at least a B in each course, and you’ll be accepted to the program.

This program is recommended for students who have taken college-level courses at previous institutions and are looking to further their career and education in information technology. If you have an associate’s degree or up to 61 hours of studies, you can equip yourself for a new career in information technology and the burgeoning area of cloud computing with this program. You will be requested to submit your transcript when registering for your pathway courses.

Upon successful completion of the pathway courses (ITM 701 Computer and Peripheral Hardware, ITM 702 Computer Networking, ITM 703 Mobile Computing and Cloud), your official transcript will be evaluated to determine your remaining program requirements. Please note that official transcripts from all previous institutions attended must be submitted in order to receive transfer credit at Illinois Tech.

Learn more about the admissions process

  • $18,000 USD tuition total Tuition is dependent on the number of credit hours being transferred. Illinois Tech may charge $333 per credit hour or $1,000 per three credit course if additional credits are required.
  • Pay-as-you-go tuition Work at your own pace and pay for courses one-at-a-time.
  • Financial aid opportunities Illinois Tech encourages you to seek tuition reimbursement through your employer.

Advance your accounting career

  • The iMSA was developed by top accounting faculty to build expertise in leading analytics methods, financial reporting, audit and control, and US federal taxation.
  • Accounting is one of the fastest growing careers and the universal language of business. An accounting degree can open doors in almost any field.
  • The iMSA delivers an exceptional degree at a fraction of the price of other top MSA programs. Earn your degree in as little as 18 months in a flexible online format.

Accounting by the numbers

76% received a job offer or promotion

Gies focuses on tracking promotions or new job acceptances among iMSA graduates, with 76% reporting better jobs post-degree, highlighting an immediate ROI from the Gies iMSA program.

96% applied the skills directly into their careers

iMSA students engage in projects that address real job challenges and seek advice from peers and faculty, with 96% of graduates effectively applying their iMSA learning in their careers, highlighting the program's high value.

Average 22% salary increase

Gies iMSA graduates see an average salary increase of 22%, significantly highlighting the strong ROI of the iMSA degree in an era of typical 2% raises.

Future of accounting

The accounting industry is projected to grow at 4% year over year. The growth in technology and automation will affect the role of accountants, but overall demand is not expected to decrease according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In fact, it will increase efficiency and make accountants' analytical abilities more prominent.

Build toward a degree

When you complete these programs, you may have learning recognized for credit toward this degree, if you are admitted and enroll.¹

¹Successful application and enrollment are required. Eligibility requirements apply. Each institution determines the number of credits recognized by completing this content that may count towards degree requirements, considering any existing credits you may have. Click on a specific course for more information.

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Frequently asked questions

The certificate will state that the student has earned a Bachelor of Information Technology degree from the Illinois Institute of Technology.

Illinois Tech is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) through a re-accreditation process every 10 years.

The United States Department of Homeland Security and the National Security Agency have also designated Illinois Tech as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education.

Yes. You can sample the learning experience and test your skills by enrolling in a non-credit course. You can upgrade later to the for-credit experience and pay tuition to apply the credit toward the full degree. Learners can enroll in stackable open content in fall 2023.