What will I learn?

Chicago is a global financial hub and home to the world’s largest markets in financial derivatives, and our Bachelor of Science in Finance program puts you at the center of it.

The Stuart School of Business has the combination of strong connections within the finance industry in Chicago, highly respected faculty, and a cutting-edge curriculum that will prepare you for an exciting career in finance.

The B.S. in Finance program leverages Stuart’s highly respected faculty and deep connections in Chicago’s global financial center to provide students with a curriculum that is tuned to the finance industry, a solid grounding in quantitative and analytical skills, and opportunities to connect the classroom with real-world experience, so our graduates are career-ready.

Career Opportunities

The B.S. in Finance degree prepares students for a career as a financial analyst and specialized positions such as financial risk specialist, fund manager, investment analyst, portfolio manager, ratings analyst, and securities analyst.

Which department am I in?

Stuart School of Business

Study options

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees
$50,636.00 (42,72,359) per year
Books- 1240 PA

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

January 2025

Venue

Main Campus

10 West 35th Street,

Chicago,

Illinois,

60616, Midwest, United States

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees
$50,636.00 (42,72,359) per year
Books- 1240 PA

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

January 2026

Venue

Main Campus

10 West 35th Street,

Chicago,

Illinois,

60616, Midwest, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

First-year applicants are currently enrolled in secondary school or have completed secondary school and have not attended an institute of higher education outside of their secondary school experience.

This includes students who have taken A-levels or studied in an Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, as long as they have not completed university coursework. Sometimes these students are also referred to as freshmen, regardless of their class standing upon entering the university.

Students engaged in a college preparatory or general education curriculum generally make good candidates for Illinois Tech. Team will take a holistic approach to reviewing your application, taking various factors into account such as high school performance, essays, choice of major, and test scores (optional) to make an admission decision and determine your optimal pathway to achieving your goals.

Recommended Coursework for Competitive High School Applicants: Mathematics: Three to four years; Science: Three years; English: Four years; Social Science: Three years; Second Language: Not required.

English Proficiency Requirement:

TOEFL iBT: 80 or above (20 minimum in all bands)

IELTS: 6.5 or above (6.0 minimum in all bands)

Application deadline: February 1 for fall (June 1 (for international students living in the U.S. only)); November 15 for spring.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Illinois Institute of Technology

Illinois Tech is Chicago’s leading tech university. Illinois Tech graduates get a significant ROI and exceptional career outcomes.

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  • Excellent graduate outcomes within six months of completion
  • Contemporary facilities and a modern approach to teaching
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