
The Business Administration (B.S.)/Finance (M.S.) at Illinois Institute of Technology is a Master program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Chicago, United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 2 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on August 22, 2027.
About Business Administration (B.S.)/Finance (M.S.)
Illinois Tech students who complete a Stuart School of Business accelerated masters degree program begin their careers with a clear competitive edge—the solid foundation of an undergraduate business administration degree and the specialized depth of a masters degree.
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Master of Science in Finance accelerated masters program begins with business fundamentals, such as accounting, marketing, and management, as well as a grounding in analytics and quantitative methodology. At Stuart, students learn business in a hands-on, innovative way by collaborating with classmates across disciplines on technology-driven, real-world projects.
Stuarts highly ranked masters program in finance provides in-depth exposure to specific areas in finance—financial economics, high-frequency finance, risk management, entrepreneurial finance, and more—taught by faculty who bring the latest industry-relevant ideas and technologies into the classroom.
Stuarts longstanding connections in the finance industry bring students valuable networking opportunities and experience in internships at top companies.
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Requirements and Admission Criteria for Business Administration (B.S.)/Finance (M.S.) at Illinois Institute of Technology
Entry Requirements
- Must have completed at least 60 credit hours of applicable undergraduate study and at least one full semester (12 credit hours) at the university
- Must be at least one semester (12 credit hours) away from undergraduate degree completion in order to apply
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
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English Requirements
- PTEMin 48
- IELTSMin 6
- TOEFLMin 71
English Program Requirements
International students who fit into any of the following categories will be considered to have met the requirement:
- Residents of a country where English is the only official language and who is a native English speaker
- Graduates of U.S. high schools
- Completed the equivalent of Iowa State’s English 150 or 250 with a grade of B or better at an accredited U.S. 2 year or 4 year college or university.
CONDITIONAL ADMISSION
If you meet all admission requirements but do not meet our English proficiency requirements, Iowa State offers conditional admission to attend our Intensive English and Orientation Program (IEOP). If you would like to enroll in IEOP, on the application choose "I would like to enroll in Iowa State’s IEOP program before I begin the academic study.”
Career Opportunities after Completing Business Administration (B.S.)/Finance (M.S.)
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Master of Science in Finance accelerated masters degree program prepares graduates for specialized careers in the finance industry—such as quantitative financial analyst, financial risk manager, portfolio or hedge fund manager, and corporate financial analyst—as well as positions in entrepreneurial and consulting positions.
Companies that have hired Stuart School of Business finance graduates include:
- Calamos Investments
- Chicago Board Options Exchange
- CME Group
- Eurex
- Federal Reserve Bank
- J.P. Morgan
- Morningstar
- Northern Trust Corporation
- Nuveen Investments
Tuition and Fee Information for Business Administration (B.S.)/Finance (M.S.) at Illinois Institute of Technology
United States of America, Chicago