Established in 1890, Illinois Institute of Technology is a private, Ph.D.-granting university. IIT Stuart was established in 1969 with a bequest from IIT alumnus and financier Harold Leonard Stuart.

Mission

The mission of the Harold L. Stuart School of Business at Illinois Institute of Technology is to teach a range of private and public sector academic programs that are supportive across various academic disciplines designed to enhance “real-world” and socially responsible perspectives.  This approach incorporates analytic/quantitative/technological/qualitative skills through the multi-disciplinary components of strategically competitive leadership to full-time and in-career globally diverse students.  To further enhance the dissemination of knowledge beyond classroom activities, we are committed to conducting theoretical and applied research among the private and public sectors.
*Revised as of 12/8/2010

Vision

The vision of the Harold L. Stuart School of Business at Illinois Institute of Technology is to develop and support a unique learning perspective toward the effective operations of private and public sectors. This approach is designed to facilitate the reduction of silo barriers among academic disciplines as well as among various academic fields and the society.  This process supports our students in developing the necessary analytical, creative, judgmental, and interpersonal skills essential for success in the “Next Economy.”  To achieve this objective, our core philosophy focuses on the leadership component defined as “Strategic Competitiveness” in a globally diverse economy which manifests itself across our curriculum in the attributes of creativity, entrepreneurship, incisiveness, innovation, leadership, and sustainability.
*Revised as of 12/8/2010