A Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with an Information Technology concentration from CTU can help you study foundational business knowledge and examine how to link industry concepts with real-world examples to foster applied learning. The concentration in IT can help you work to develop competency in programming, networking, security, database administration, and other functional aspects of the field, and also apply critical-thinking skills to technology-related issues.

• Program Credits: 180
• Each Course Length: 5 Weeks

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Information Technology (BSBA-IT) is a 180-credit hour program that is offered online and at the Aurora campus. It consists of 66 general education credits, 86 credit hours devoted to the business administration core, and 28 credit hours in the information technology concentration.

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration is designed to provide students with foundational business knowledge, linking industry concepts with real-world examples that foster applied learning to help students prepare to pursue opportunities in the field of information technology. Students work to develop proficiency in business tools/techniques and the principles/skills of management. The program builds on technical skills and soft skills to support the student's professional growth. Students will study information technology skills such as programming, networking, security, and database administration.

This program does not lead to additional licensure or certification. As such, CTU has made no determination regarding prerequisites for licensure or certification in any state or jurisdiction.

The mission of the College of Business and Management is to offer professional market-driven business degrees that build business competencies transferrable to all industries. The College of Business and Management accomplishes this mission by offering curriculum that aligns to industry standards, remains relevant, and builds practical skills applicable to the competitive global business environment.

For the 11th consecutive year, CTU's Online Bachelor's degree programs are ranked among the Best Online by U.S. News & World Report.*

*CTU programs are ranked among U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Online Programs.

This program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

Learning Outcomes

BSBA Program Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate the application of fundamental business principles in diverse business situations.
• Investigate the cultural differences that exist within the global workplace.
• Compose organizational business decisions through data analytical problem solving.
• Determine ethical principles used in business decision-making. Interpret the impact of organizational change from a business perspective.

BSBA-IT Concentration Learning Outcomes:

• Demonstrate the application of critical thinking skills to technology related issues in the functional aspects of information technology