Consulting, Entrepreneurship & Business

Business, Finance + Consulting Careers: Lead in the Elevated Digital Economy

Ignite your vision at Illinois Tech, leveraging our technology-focused business education and Chicago’s status as a global financial hub.

Impactful Career Paths

Finance Careers:

  • Financial Analyst: Drive strategic decisions with financial data.
  • Investment Banking Analyst/Associate: Support M&A and capital raising.
  • Portfolio Manager: Manage investments to achieve client objectives.
  • Risk Management Specialist: Identify and mitigate financial risks.
  • FinTech Product Manager: Lead innovative financial technology development.

Consulting Careers:

  • Management Consultant: Improve organizational performance and solve complex problems.
  • Strategy Consultant: Advise on strategic direction and high-level decisions.
  • Technology Consultant: Guide digital transformation and tech solutions.
  • Operations Consultant: Optimize business processes and efficiency.
  • Financial Advisory Consultant: Provide specialized financial expertise.

Business Analytics & Management:

  • Business Analyst: Identify needs and develop organizational solutions.
  • Data Analyst/Business Intelligence: Derive insights from business data.
  • Marketing Analyst: Optimize marketing strategies with data analytics.
  • Project Manager: Lead complex business initiatives from planning to implementation.
  • Entrepreneurship/Venture Development: Launch and grow innovative ventures.

Essential Skills for Success

Technical Prowess: Master financial modeling, data analytics, business intelligence tools, programming (Python, R, SQL), and project management frameworks.

Transferable Strengths: Hone analytical thinking, problem-solving, communication, leadership, negotiation, and client relationship management.

Illinois Tech’s Elevate experiences develop both the technical expertise and professional skills crucial for today’s technology-driven business environment.

Chicago: Your Gateway to Opportunity

Chicago offers unparalleled access to leading firms and organizations:

Consulting Firms:

  • Strategy: McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group, Bain & Company.
  • Technology: Accenture, Deloitte Digital, IBM Consulting.
  • Management: Kearney, EY, PwC, KPMG, plus specialized boutique firms.

Financial Institutions:

  • Banks: Northern Trust, BMO Harris Bank, JPMorgan Chase.
  • Investment Firms: William Blair, Morningstar, Nuveen.
  • Trading Organizations: CME Group, Citadel, Jump Trading, DRW.
  • FinTech Companies: A rapidly growing ecosystem.

Corporate Headquarters & Ecosystem:

  • Major Corporations: Boeing, McDonald’s, Motorola Solutions, United Airlines.
  • Tech Companies: Google, Microsoft, Salesforce Chicago offices.
  • Entrepreneurial Hub: 1871 incubator and a thriving venture capital community.

Take Action: Launch Your Career

Connect with Career Services for essential resources:

  • Resume and Cover Letter Guides: Craft compelling application materials.
  • LinkedIn Profile Optimization: Build a strong professional online presence.
  • Case Interview Guides: Prepare for top-tier consulting roles.
  • Financial Modeling Resources: Enhance your analytical capabilities.
  • Career Exploration Tools: Discover diverse paths.
  • Alumni Mentoring Program: Connect with industry leaders.

Schedule an appointment with a career advisor today to personalize your business, finance, or consulting career plan and accelerate your success.

Opportunities exist for students from all majors in these dynamic industries, and entrepreneurship is a valuable skill for anyone!

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* Design competitions and awards programs
* Certification preparation and support
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Undergraduate Career Outcomes

Career Outcomes

Illinois Tech graduates are in high demand. See what our graduates are doing within six months of graduation

Career Services tracks career outcomes on an annual basis through a survey known as First Destination. This data refers to the post-graduation status of students within six months of graduation and provides a snapshot view of the success undergraduates obtain.

For the 2023 class, surveys were collected from 94% of graduates.

Graduates of Illinois Tech pursue a wide variety of industries and positions in leading companies and organizations, and Career Services strongly believes that engaging in internships, research, study abroad, and student organizations are practices that lead to post-graduation success. For additional information or questions, please get in touch with Illinois Tech Career Services at careerservices@iit.edu and review our collection and reporting methodology.

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First Destination

The vast majority of our graduates obtained full-time employment or decided to continue their education through graduate studies.

Learn more about the percentages of our graduates employed full-time, part-time, in graduate school, serving in the military, or pursuing volunteer opportunities.