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Complete your bachelor’s
A bachelor’s completion program designed for students who already have 61 transferable credits.
Accredited degree (100% online)
Offered by Illinois Institute of Technology
Approximately $273 per credit hour
Tuition is $18,000 for the 66 credit hours needed to earn the 127-credit degree.
Save money on your degree
Earn up to 9 credits toward the core degree curriculum with your prior learning on Coursera, helping you lower the cost of your degree and graduate faster.
Get closer to the 61 required credits with Coursera
Transfer up to 9 approved credits toward the required 61 credits, making progress towards your degree with prior learning on Coursera.
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:
Get support from experts in the IT field:
Well-rounded curriculum:
Graduate in as early as 5 semesters:
Admissions Information
Important Dates
Spring B - Enrollment deadline is March 31st
- November 4, 2024: Spring B Registration open
- 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
Summer - Enrollment deadline is July 7th
- November 4, 2024: Summer Registration open
- June 2, 2025: Summer courses begin
- July 7, 2025: Last day to register for Summer Courses
- July 7, 2025: Last day to upgrade open content for credit for Summer
- July 26,2025: Last day of Summer courses
Upcoming Events
March 27: Save Money on Your Degree with Prior Learning Credit Webinar - Register here!
Additional Resources
Complete your bachelor’s
A bachelor’s completion program designed for students who already have 61 transferable credits.
Accredited degree (100% online)
Offered by Illinois Institute of Technology
Approximately $273 per credit hour
Tuition is $18,000 for the 66 credit hours needed to earn the 127-credit degree.
Save money on your degree
Earn up to 9 credits toward the core degree curriculum with your prior learning on Coursera, helping you lower the cost of your degree and graduate faster.
Get closer to the 61 required credits with Coursera
Transfer up to 9 approved credits toward the required 61 credits, making progress towards your degree with prior learning on Coursera.
Complete your bachelor’s
A bachelor’s completion program designed for students who already have 61 transferable credits.
Accredited degree (100% online)
Offered by Illinois Institute of Technology
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:
Get support from experts in the IT field:
Well-rounded curriculum:
Graduate in as early as 5 semesters:
Admissions Information
Important Dates
Spring B - Enrollment deadline is March 31st
- November 4, 2024: Spring B Registration open
- 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
Summer - Enrollment deadline is July 7th
- November 4, 2024: Summer Registration open
- June 2, 2025: Summer courses begin
- July 7, 2025: Last day to register for Summer Courses
- July 7, 2025: Last day to upgrade open content for credit for Summer
- July 26,2025: Last day of Summer courses
Upcoming Events
March 27: Save Money on Your Degree with Prior Learning Credit Webinar - Register here!
Additional Resources
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.
- $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.
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As an Coursera enrollment counselor for Illinois Institute of Technology, I'm dedicated to helping students reach their academic and career aspirations by guiding them to the perfect program. I'm committed to providing unwavering support, expert guidance, and encouragement throughout your admission journey.
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Illinois Tech Information Technology Enrollment Counselor
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Advance your career in Business
- Gain leadership skills as you learn to improve existing processes and learn to develop and implement a vision for your future career.
- Courses are grouped into specializations, structured so that you learn skills in combinations that mirror how you’ll actually use them on the job.
- Graduates of the iMBA program become one of over 800,000 global alumni in the Illinois network.
Advance your career
25% average salary growth
At a time when a 2 percent raise is often the norm, Gies iMBA graduates report an average raise of 25 percent during and immediately after their program, showcasing an instant and significant return on investment that stands out. (2023 survey)
65% received a promotion or job offer
Many business schools track job placement post-graduation. At Gies, since most iMBA students already hold jobs, we instead find out how many received a promotion or took a new job. 65% of iMBA graduates report starting a better job upon finishing, showcasing the immediate ROI of a Gies iMBA degree. (2023 survey)
Positive recruiter outlook
Nine out of ten corporate recruiters expect the demand for business school graduates to remain high or increase in the next five years. (GMAC)
Qualify for in-demand jobs
Chief Executive
General Manager
Financial Manager
Management Analyst
Top employing corporations for professionals with business degrees are expected to grow by as much as 17% by 2031 in the U.S., according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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
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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.