BS Business and Psychology

The Bachelor of Science in Business and Psychology at Illinois Tech is a STEM-designated, interdisciplinary program that merges the analytical foundation of business with the behavioral insights of psychology. Taught jointly by faculty from the Stuart School of Business and the Lewis College of Science and Letters, this degree equips students with a dual perspective critical to thriving in fields such as marketing, HR, organizational management, and behavioral economics.

The curriculum combines core business competencies (accounting, finance, analytics, marketing, and strategic management) with applied psychology (social, industrial-organizational, and abnormal psychology). Students benefit from Illinois Tech’s Elevate program, which guarantees real-world experiences such as internships, research, and industry projects, supported by one-on-one mentoring.

Students also enjoy the strategic advantage of Illinois Tech’s Chicago location, which provides access to a vibrant job market and professional network. This program is recognized as one of Illinois Tech’s incubator programs, emphasizing its forward-thinking, cross-disciplinary design.

Course overview

Year 1:

• Introduction to business, economics, and analytics

• Foundations in calculus, computer science, and psychological science

• Natural science and humanities electives

Year 2:

• Financial/managerial accounting, business analytics, and organizational behavior

• Industrial psychology, research methods, and statistics for behavioral sciences

• Natural science and advanced social science courses

Year 3:

• Marketing, supply chain analytics, psychopathology, and psychology electives

• Advanced humanities/social science electives

• First Interprofessional Project (IPRO I)

Year 4:

• Strategic Management capstone (BUS 480), psychology electives, and remaining free electives

• Final Interprofessional Project (IPRO II)