Overview

IIT Stuart School of Business offers intellectually rigorous business education at all levels, from baccalaureate to doctoral.  All programs emphasize real world application and prepare graduates to compete both in today’s economy and in the Next Economy.  The Stuart School focuses on the concept of Strategic Competitiveness, with an emphasis on developing students skilled in thinking differently.  To achieve this, Stuart students develop creativity, innovativeness, an entrepreneurial mindset, incisive decision-making skills, leadership competencies and an understanding of sustainability through coursework and related professional development opportunities. 

Degree Programs
Stuart offers a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Applied Science degree. 

At the graduate level, Stuart offers a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) degree and specialized Masters of Science degrees in Environmental Management, Finance, Financial Markets, Mathematical Finance and Marketing Communications.  Stuart also offers a Ph. D. in Management Science degree with specializations in Operations and Finance, as well as a variety of Graduate Certificate Programs.

Location
Chicago is the country’s third largest city and offers all of the benefits of a thriving urban center of commerce and culture, all easily accessible from the IIT Campuses. 

Undergraduate business education is offered on the Main Campus, along with all other University undergraduate education.  All graduate business education is provided on the Downtown Campus, located approximately 4 miles from the Main Campus in the heart of Chicago’s bustling central business district, the Loop.  Both campuses are conveniently serviced by bus and train (Chicago’s famous ‘L’ train and the Metra suburban rail system).

Faculty
Stuart Faculty is comprised of distinguished scholars and teachers, with many having substantial business and industry experience at high levels of leadership.  Many faculty have published in scholarly journals and offer students the opportunity to conduct research as part of their educational experience.

Student Body Profile

• Student/Faculty ratio:  18:1

• Current Enrollment 550 Graduate, 100 Undergraduate

• 70% are working professionals

• 50% are international students

• 35% are women

• 11% are minorities

IIT Stuart School of Business is one of only 551 (October 2007) Business Schools worldwide with AACSB International accreditation. AACSB accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools globally.