College of Business and Technology
Michael Bedell, Ph.D., Professor, Dean
Qiumei Jane Xu, Ph.D., Professor, Associate Dean
Main Office: CBT 184
Phone:(773) 442-6100
Email: cbt-do@neiu.edu
Website: College of Business and Technology
College of Business and Technology Overview
Mission
The College of Business and Technology (CBT) delivers accessible, applied, market-driven business and technology education in an inclusive and supportive environment for diverse learners.
Vision
We endeavor to be a leading metropolitan college of business and technology, known for the quality of our academic programs, our graduates, and our community engagement within Chicago.
Strategic Goals
1. Attract, educate, retain, and graduate students who will be equipped with the knowledge & skills to succeed in a diverse global business/scientific environment.
2. Foster high quality curricular and pedagogical activities aligned with the mission of the college.
3. Foster scientific curiosity and provide opportunities to research practical solutions to real-world problems.
4. Develop, maintain, and enhance collaborative relationships with other units of our university community, with federal, state, and local governments, and with business communities in Chicago and beyond.
5. Provide opportunities and resources to support the professional development of faculty and staff.
6. Enhance technological and physical infrastructures to develop flexible working and learning environments.
7. Continuously improve the college's financial position by diversifying and enhancing revenue sources.
Accreditation
All Business Programs within the College of Business and Technology at Northeastern Illinois University are accredited by AACSB International -- the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (denoted below by *), a distinction earned by few than 5% of the more than 16,000 business programs worldwide. For more information about AACSB Accreditation please see their website.
Degree Programs
The College of Business and Technology offers six degree programs: three in Business and three in Computer Science -- with natural crossover between areas of study where appropriate.
* AACSB Accredited Programs
+ STEM designated programs
** Full-online option available
Undergraduate Programs
- Bachelor of Science in Business* (B.S.), with major in
- Accounting
- Finance
- General Business Administration
- Management with Concentration in
- General Management**
- Human Resources
- Business Analytics
- Marketing**
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (B.S.) with Concentration in
- General track
- Computer Network and Security
- Data Science
- Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (B.S.)
- Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity (B.S.)
- Minors (Undergraduate)
- Accounting
- Business Analytics
- Finance
- FinTech
- Forensic Accounting
- Human Resource Management
- Marketing
- Management
- Entrepreneurship for Business Majors
- Entrepreneurship for Non-Business Majors
- Global Business Management
- Pre-MBA
- Computer Science
Graduate Programs
- Master of Business Administration* +(M.B.A.) with Concentration in
- Entrepreneurship
- Marketing
- Finance
- Global Business Management
- Human Resource Management
- Information Technology
- Sports Management/Exercise Science
- Public Health
- Master of Science in Accounting*+ (M.S.)
- Master of Science in Computer Science +(M.S.) with Concentration in
- Security/Networking
- Project Management
- Data/Artificial Intelligence
Courses at the College of Business and Technology are delivered primarily through traditional in-person classes and asynchronous online formats. The Management and Marketing undergraduate majors can be completed entirely online. Faculty teaching online courses are certified under the Quality Matters standards. Classes are scheduled to accommodate full-time, part-time, and evening students.
The MBA program's core courses are delivered via a lecture/video conference modality, with classroom sessions equipped for active video conferencing, allowing remote attendance for students unable to attend in person. All elective courses are offered asynchronous online modality.
All business programs in the College of Business and Technology adhere to quality standards established by AACSB International. Details about admission, course enrollment, academic requirements, and graduation are found in a separate tab "Business Degree Programs". The AACSB International is committed to providing a well-rounded education for a career in business, government, or non-profit organizations.
College Organization
The College of Business and Technology is organized into four academic units and two student facing units.
- Department of Accounting, Business Law, and Finance: (773) 442-6140
- Department of Computer Science: (773) 442-4720
- Department of Management and Marketing: (773) 442-6120
- CBT Graduate Studies
- MBA program; MS Accounting Program: (773) 442-6107
- MS in Computer Science Program: (773) 442-6160
- CBT Undergraduate Program Advisement and Outreach: (773) 442-6111
- CBT Student Development: (773) 442-6100
- CBT Business, Innovation and Growth (BIG) Center: (773) 442-6105
Advisement
Undergraduate Program Advisement
- The University Advising Center advises freshman and sophomores who have not yet declared a major.
- The Office of Undergraduate Program Advisement in the College of Business and Technology provides professionally staffed, centralized advising to students who are
- freshmen and sophomore having declared their pre-business or pre-computer science majors and
- juniors and seniors having declared their business or computer science majors.
Please see advisor contact and program information on the College of Business and Technology Advising Center. If you’re considering College of Business and Technology programs, we encourage you to contact one of the College advisors immediately to learn about the College’s programs and procedures and to declare your intent to pursue a Business or Computer Science major/minor. Once you meet with an advisor, the Office of Undergraduate Program Advisement maintains records of your progress toward graduation and serves as a resource for information about University and College of Business and Technology policies and requirements.
Location: CBT 178
Phone: (773) 442-6111
E-mail: cbt-ug@neiu.edu
Graduate program advisement
- For general questions regarding CBT graduate programs: cbt-grad@neiu.edu
- For questions regarding CBT MBA: mba@neiu.edu
- For questions regarding CBT MSA: msaccounting@neiu.edu
- For questions regarding C.S. Graduate Program: ms-cs@neiu.edu
Office of Student Development
The Office of Student Development provides professionally staffed support to student professional development activities and students career preparation. Student professional development activities include more than 15 student clubs; annual events such as the International Business Conference; and annual study tours. Career preparation activities include job announcements, resume review, mock interviews, Handshake support, and more. This office also is the liaison to the main campus career center.
Location: CBT 184
Phone: (773) 442-6100
E-mail: cbt-cd@neiu.edu
ADMISSION TO THE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY
DECLARING A business MAJOR AND/OR MINOR
To declare a business Major/Minor in the College of Business and Technology, students must:
- Meet the Following Admission Requirements:
- Fulfill the University's General Education Requirements.
- Complete all Business Foundation Courses with a grade of "C" or better in each and a minimum Foundation Course Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.50 (on a 4.0 scale) .
- Complete at least 60 college credit hours (45 for minors) with a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher.
- Apply for Admission:
- Schedule an advisement appointment with the College Undergraduate Program Advisement Office at (773)-442-6111 to officially declare the major or minor.
- Complete the Major/Minor Declaration Form:
- Complete the Major/Minor Declaration form and submit it to the College Undergraduate Program Advisement Office (CBT 178). Once a major/minor declaration is officially approved, students will be assigned a program advisor to support their academic planning.
Note: Admission standards to declare a business minor in the Department of Management and Marketing and Department of Accounting, Business Law and Finance are available under the department's headings.
DECLARING GENERAL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (OPTION 1) AS A SECOND MAJOR FOR NON-TRADITIONAL DEGREE PROGRAM (NDP) STUDENTS
NDP students seeking to declare the General Business Administration major (option 1) as a second major must:
- Meet the Following Admission Requirements:
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher.
- Fulfill the University's General Education Requirements as defined by NDP.
- Complete four Business Foundation Courses (ACTG 201, ACTG 202, BLAW 285, ECON 217) with a grade of "C" or better in each and a minimum Foundation Course Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.50 (on a 4.0 scale) .
- Complete at least 60 college credit hours (45 for minors) with a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher.
- Apply for Admission:
- Schedule an advisement appointment with the College Undergraduate Program Advisement Office at (773)-442-6111 to officially declare the second major.
- Complete the Major Declaration Form:
- Complete the Major Declaration form and submit it to the College Undergraduate Program Advisement Office (CBT 178). Once a major/minor declaration is officially approved, students will be assigned a program advisor to support their academic planning.
DECLARING A COMPUTER SCIENCE, CYBERSECURITY, OR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MAJOR AND/OR MINOR
To declare a Major/Minor in these programs, students must:
- Meet the Following Admission Requirements:
- Achieve and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher.
- Apply for Admission:
- Schedule an advisement appointment with the College Undergraduate Program Advisement Office at (773)-442-6111 to officially declare the major or minor.
- Complete the Major/Minor Declaration Form:
- Complete the Major/Minor Declaration form and submit it to the College Undergraduate Program Advisement Office (CBT 178). Once a major/minor declaration is officially approved, students will be assigned a program advisor to support their academic planning.
Enrolling in Multiple Institutions
Students interested in completing courses at alternate institutions after beginning enrollment at Northeastern must contact their advisor PRIOR to enrollment in the course(s) to confirm if the course may apply to degree requirements. As a general rule, all upper-division business-related coursework must be completed at Northeastern (Core, Required, and Elective business courses) once you have been admitted or re-admitted to Northeastern. (Business courses may NOT be completed at alternate institutions.) Failure to obtain permission to complete courses at an alternative institution prior to enrollment may result in rejection of the course by the University and the College. A limited number of computer science courses may be taken on a dual enrollment basis with several Chicago area high schools.
Enrollment In Business Courses for Non-Business Students
If you’re a Northeastern student not officially declared in any business major or minor program who would like to enroll in one or more business courses, you must meet the prerequisites specified by the course(s) or minor you wish to study. In some cases this will consist of the same prerequisites as business majors, including completion of the College’s Foundation Requirement. In some cases, a course may only require one prerequisite. A maximum of 12 hours of business courses (4 courses) at 300-level may be completed prior to formally declaring a business major or minor.
Students-at-large must secure approval from the Office of Program Advisement to register in any business course. In general, the College’s Foundation Requirement is waived for visiting students-at-large, but you must meet the specific prerequisites for business course(s) in which you seek to enroll. Students-at-large enrolled in degree programs at other institutions are responsible for confirming courses completed at Northeastern will transfer to their primary institution to satisfy degree requirements.
Registration Information
You can register for College of Business and Technology classes online through NEIUport. Before you register, be sure that you make an appointment with your program advisor to review your academic study plan, review and comply with published prerequisites and other registration requirements.
All courses with Incomplete grades are treated as courses in progress. A course with an Incomplete grade cannot be used to satisfy course prerequisites. Effective fall 2016, courses with incomplete grades revert to a failing grade after one semester.
Transfer Credits From Other Institutions
Northeastern Illinois University generally accepts courses completed at accredited colleges and universities. Submit official transcripts from all prior colleges or universities to the University Admission Office to ensure timely processing of transfer credits. Contact the College Program Advisement office promptly to
- Verify whether your transfer courses satisfy program requirements, and
- confirm that you have met the criteria to declare a major or minor in College of Business and Technology.
To determine whether transfer courses meet program requirements, student must complete the transfer course evaluation process by submitting course syllabi to the Program Advisement Office.
Graduation Requirements
To earn a degree from the College of Business and Technology, you must meet all University graduation requirements, the College requirements and the requirements for as outlined for specific programs in the College.
Filing for Graduation
To apply for graduation, contact the Program Advisors two semesters prior to the term in which you plan to graduate. See approximate dates below:
| Month of Anticipated Completion of Degree Requirements | Filing Deadline |
|---|---|
| May | Previous September |
| August | Previous January |
| December | Previous May |
Major and minor graduation forms are valid for a one-year period from the date on the form. If you do not graduate within that period, you must contact the Program Advisors to complete a new graduation form for the University’s graduation evaluators.
Additional Academic Regulations
Governing Standards
The requirements that govern all major and minor programs in the College of Business and Technology are those that were published in the Academic Catalog at the time you were admitted to Northeastern Illinois University. Changes in course prerequisites are an exception, becoming applicable as they are enacted.
If you are absent from the University for one year or longer, your student status will be inactivated. Upon returning, you will revert to undeclared status and must re-apply for admission to both the University and the College. You will then be required to meet all current University policies, major/minor declaration, and degree requirements in effect at the time of your readmission.
Duplication of Course Credit
When pursuing multiple academic programs—such as two majors, or a major and a minor—students are required to meet the full credit hour and course requirements for each program separately. While some overlap in coursework is permitted, it is limited to ensure academic depth and integrity.
Students are encouraged to consult their academic advisor early in their program planning to ensure compliance with these policies.
REPEAT COURSE POLICY
University policy permits students to repeat courses. When a course is repeated, only the most recent grade and its corresponding grade points are used in calculating the cumulative GPA. Previous grades are excluded from GPA calculation and from earned credit hours, regardless of whether the earlier grade was higher. Each course may only count once toward the minimum credit hours required for graduation.
Note: All grades received for all courses will appear on the transcript.
Class Attendance/Course Withdrawals
In accordance with University policy, students are expected to attend the first class session of all courses in which they are enrolled to confirm their registration. If they stop attending a course for any reason, they must officially withdraw through the established University procedures via NEIUport. Failure to do so will result in a permanent grade of F, NAF or UWF on their transcript, as non-attendance without formal withdrawal is treated the same as failing the course.
Pass/Fail Policy
Grades of “P” (Pass) may not be used to satisfy any degree requirements. To fulfill course requirements, a minimum grade of "C" or better is required.
Currency of courses
The College of Business and Technology may evaluate courses for currency. Courses completed six or more years prior to enrollment or re-enrollment at NEIU will not be applied toward degree program completion.
Academic Practices and Policies
Professional School Curriculum Model
Consistent with the emphasis on excellence in its mission, the College of Business and Technology has implemented a professional school curriculum model emphasizing advanced study in Business subjects during the last two years of a four-year program.
Students pursuing a business major must complete liberal arts focused General Education and appropriate business preparatory courses in the earlier years of your academic experience to prepare for advanced major-specific course work.
Admission to Northeastern Illinois University does NOT guarantee admission to business programs offered by the College of Business and Technology. Students seeking a business baccalaureate degree must formally apply to the College after completing the University’s General Education requirements and eight Foundation courses essential for success in a business program.
Non-business Northeastern student interested in business courses do not need to apply for College admission, but must meet course or minor prerequisites and consult Business Program Advisers for registration.
Students-At-large or students registering at other institutions but enrolling for Northeastern classes must obtain approval from Business Program Advisers to register for any business course.
Course Sequence and Admission Requirements for Business Majors
The requirements below apply only to students who wish to major in Business. Non-business students should check the requirements specified in the section "Enrollment in Business Courses for Non-Business Students".
Students majoring in Business are required to take three sets of courses:
- The University Core Curriculum and General Education Courses
- Foundation Courses and Core Courses
- Major-specific courses
UNIVERSITY CORE CURRICULUM AND GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES
Detailed in the University Academic Catalog and in the Schedule of Classes each semester ,these courses must be completed before enrollment in any upper division (300-level) business courses. BLAW-109 satisfies the First-Year Experience (FYE) requirement for freshmen.
ECON-215, ECON-217, MATH-165, and PHIL-213 fulfill both College and University’s General Education Requirements but are counted only once toward graduation requirements.
FOUNDATION COURSES
These courses build essential skills for upper-division (300-level) study in business and included three business-specific courses and five Arts and Sciences courses. Course prerequisites are listed in the catalog.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Courses | ||
| ENGL-101 | Writing I | 3 |
| ENGL-102 | Writing II | 3 |
| MATH-165 | Finite Mathematics For Business And The Social Sciences | 3 |
| PHIL-213 | Ethics ( This also satisfies a Human Relations requirement) | 3 |
| or PHIL-215 | Business Ethics | |
| ECON-217 | Principles Of Microeconomics 1 | 3 |
| ACTG-201 | Introduction To Financial Accounting 1 | 3 |
| ACTG-202 | Introduction To Managerial Accounting 1 | 3 |
| BLAW-285 | Legal Environment Of Business 1 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 24 | |
- 1
Foundation Courses that are also Core Courses.
- *
PHIL-215 Satisfies the CPA Ethics requirement
CORE COURSES
Required for all business majors. These include four Foundation Courses. Course prerequisites are listed in the catalog.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ACTG-201 | Introduction To Financial Accounting 1 | 3 |
| ACTG-202 | Introduction To Managerial Accounting 1 | 3 |
| BLAW-285 | Legal Environment Of Business 1 | 3 |
| ECON-215 | Principles Of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECON-217 | Principles Of Microeconomics 1 | 3 |
| ABF-350 | Management Information Systems | 3 |
| FINA-360 | Principles Of Financial Management | 3 |
| MKTG-350 | Principles Of Marketing | 3 |
| MNGT-368 | Business Statistics | 3 |
| MNGT-370 | Writing Intensive Program: Managing Global Business Organization 2 | 3 |
| MNGT-377 | Production/Operations Management | 3 |
| MNGT-379 | Business Analytics | 3 |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
- 1
Core Courses that are also part of the Foundation.
- 2
MNGT-370 is the department course that fulfills the University Writing Intensive Program (WIP) Requirement
FINA-360, MKTG-350, MNGT-368, and MNGT-370 are prerequisites for more advanced business major courses. These courses must be completed prior to enrollment in advanced courses in your particular major.
MAJOR/MINOR REQUIRED COURSES
Specific requirements for each major and minor are listed under the departmental headings in this catalog.
All Business majors are required to take MNGT-393 (the capstone course) in their final semester before graduation, requiring completing all business Core courses (some exceptions apply), having applied for graduation, having met all university graduation requirements, and having earned a 2.50 GPA in your major courses and a 2.50 Cumulative GPA.
BUSINESS ELECTIVES
Business Elective Courses allow you to tailor your academic path to align with your unique interests and strengths. Each major and minor program lists its approved elective options - along with any prerequisites- under the relevant departmental sections in this catalog. All electives must be selected from the pre-approved lists provided by the department.
Enrollment In Business Courses for Non-Business Students
Northeastern students who have not officially declared a business major or minor may enroll in business courses if they meet the specific prerequisites for the course(s) or minor they wish to pursue. In some cases these prerequisites are the same as those required for business majors. In others, a course may require only a single prerequisite. Non-business students may complete up to 12 hours of business courses (4 courses) at 300-level prior to formally declaring a business major or minor.
Students-at-large must obtain approval from the Office of College Program Advisement to register for any business course. While the College’s Foundation Requirement is generally waived for visiting students-at-large, all students must still meet the specific prerequisites for the business course(s) they wish to take. Students-at-large enrolled in degree programs at other institutions are responsible for confirming that courses completed at Northeastern will transfer appropriately to meet their home institution's degree requirements.
Pre-Major Transition Semester
If you are completing the Foundation Courses, you may enroll in 300-level business courses during the same semester under the following conditions:
- You must be able to complete the Foundation Requirement and the General Education Requirement within that semester.
- You must be able to complete at least 60 credit hours (45 hours for business minors) of college-level course work by the end of that semester.
- You must have earned a 2.50 GPA for Foundation Courses that you’ve already completed and a 2.00 cumulative GPA for all course work you’ve completed at Northeastern.
Guidelines for using this privilege:
- Students must request authorization from the Program Advisement Office to utilize the transition semester opportunity through submission of the Course Request Form.
- Students failing to complete all requirements for admission to the College of Business and Technology by the end of the Transition Semester may be denied permission to continue the business course sequence (restriction from enrollment in 300-level business courses) until all program admission requirements have been met.
- Generally, students will be allowed ONE SEMESTER to utilize the Transition Semester Opportunity. This includes semesters in which students receive a grade of D, F, NAF, UWF or I, and semesters in which students withdraw from courses.
- Should a student drop a required Foundation Course during the Transition Semester, they will be expected to also drop all 300-level business courses in which they are enrolled.
Prerequisites
The curriculum in the College of Business and Technology is highly structured and carefully integrated. The content and methods of upper division courses assume that you have already completed a sequence of lower division courses, the prerequisites for those courses, and other program prerequisites that provide you with skills you will need for more advanced study. The minimum acceptable grade for a course is “C”. Grades of “D”, “F”, "NAF", "UWF", “P”, “S”, and “I” are not recognized as successful completion of a course or course prerequisite.
Students-at-large, non-Business majors, and non-traditional degree students must meet the prerequisites as prescribed by the course(s) or minor you wish to take, and meet with the Business Program Advisers to register. At-large students – students (with or without degrees) registered at other institutions who enroll for Northeastern classes – must secure approval from the Business Program Advisers to register for any Business course.
Class registration lists are monitored by the Office of Program Advisement. If you do not meet all published prerequisites for courses in which you have enrolled, you will be so notified and will be required to withdraw from those courses.
Transfer Credits From Other Institutions
Northeastern Illinois University generally accepts courses completed at accredited colleges and universities. Submit official transcripts from all prior colleges or universities to the University Admission Office to ensure timely processing of transfer credits. Contact the College Program Advisement office promptly to
- Verify whether your transfer courses satisfy program requirements, and
- confirm that you have met the criteria to declare a major or minor in College of Business and Technology.
To determine whether transfer courses meet program requirements, student must complete the transfer course evaluation process by submitting course syllabi to the Program Advisement Office.
While advanced business courses completed at accredited four-year colleges and universities less than six years prior are generally accepted, acceptance by Northeastern’s Office of Enrollment Management Services does not guarantee equivalence to a College of Business and Technology course or meeting business program requirements. In addition, lower division courses (100 or 200-level) transferred to Northeastern may not be accepted as equivalent to College of Business and Technology upper division courses (300-level) even if an upper division course appears to be comparable and the course was accepted as a general elective by the Office of Enrollment Management Services. As a result, TRANSFER STUDENTS SHOULD CONTACT THE PROGRAM ADVISEMENT OFFICE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO DETERMINE IF TRANSFER COURSES ARE APPLICABLE TO BUSINESS PROGRAMS and if you have completed criteria to officially declare a business major or minor.
To determine whether transfer courses meet program requirements, student must complete the transfer course evaluation process by submitting course syllabi to the Program Advisement Office.
The College of Business and Technology accepts a maximum of 24 business transfer credit hours (8 courses) toward a major program and a maximum of 9 businesses transfer credit hours (3 courses) toward a minor program. All transfer students planning to major in a business program must complete a minimum of 10 business courses at Northeastern.
Introduction to Financial Accounting, Introduction to Managerial Accounting, and Legal Environment of Business are lower division courses at Northeastern. The College will accept credit for these courses from accredited community colleges and other four-year institutions attended prior to enrollment at Northeastern provided the courses are deemed equivalent
PROFICIENCY EXAMINATIONS
The College of Business and Technology may accept a transferred 200-level course to satisfy a 300-level course requirement only IF you complete and pass a proficiency exam. The College offers proficiency exams BY APPOINTMENT ONLY through the Program Advisement Office for:
- Principles of Marketing
- Principles of Financial Management
- Cost Accounting
- Federal Income Tax (Individual)
- Intermediate Financial Accounting I
- Intermediate Financial Accounting II
- Management Information Systems
- Business Law I
- Business Law II
- Business Statistics
To attempt proficiency exams, you must provide documentation confirming you earned a grade of “C” or better less than six years ago in an equivalent 200-level transfer course.
(“D”, “F”, "NAF", "UWF", “P”, and “S” are not acceptable grades.) You may attempt an exam for a given course only ONCE and you must make the attempt prior to completion of all other College of Business and Technology admission requirements. You will receive a PASS or FAIL for your performance on the exam. If you pass the exam, the credit for the transferred course and the grade earned will be applied to your business major or minor program as appropriate; however, the course credit hours will not be recognized as 300-level toward the University’s upper-level course requirement.
The best strategy is to attempt proficiency exams as early as possible to allow you to plan your academic career accordingly. Contact the Program Advisement Office at (773) 442-6111 to obtain information or to schedule an exam.
Second BUSINESS MAJOR
A second business major requires a minimum of 30 additional credit hours beyond the course work required for the first major. These credit hours must consist of at least 24 credits in the second major discipline. The remaining 6 elective credits may be any course offered by the College of Business and Technology.
Contact the College’s Office of Program Advisement for further information.
Graduation Requirements
To earn a Bachelor of Science degree in a business major, you must meet
- All University graduation requirements
- Grade C or higher in every Foundation, Core, and Major courses
- GPA: a minimum cumulative 2.50 (on a 4-point scale) grade point average and a 2.50 GPA for all Major course work (Core Courses plus required and elective courses in your Major).