Overview

The Business Education major at Illinois State University is the only K-12 Business Education program in the state, and the only dedicated business education program at a public institution. There is a shortage of business teachers in the state.

The Business Education graduate is prepared to teach all business and information technology courses, including business, accounting, business law, information processing/keyboarding, computer applications, consumer economics, marketing, entrepreneurship, business communications, web design, digital media, and many more.

Why study Business Education?

The primary purpose of Business Education is to prepare professional teachers to teach business and computer/information technology courses in K-12 schools. Although most graduates do become teachers, some graduates may be employed as school administrators or business professionals in multiple industries. Recent graduates are employed as educators or in the hotel/restaurant field, finance, insurance, manufacturing, public administration, retail trade, and in the professional, scientific, and technical services industries.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Finite Mathematics
Principles Of Microeconomics
Financial Accounting
Legal, Ethical And Social Environment Of Business
Advanced Education Technology
Foundations Of Business Education
Decision-Making For Consumers

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2028-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-11-01 00:00:00 , National

More details

National: Rolling admission for fall semester.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Normal, United States

Disciplines

Economics Education Business Administration View 2196 other Bachelors in Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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General requirements

Unofficial academic records, from all schools attended (in original language and an official word for word English translation)
English proficiency score
Passport
Grade point average

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

24132 USD / year

≈ 24132 USD / year
Out-of-State

24132 USD / year

≈ 24132 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12066 USD / year

≈ 12066 USD / year

Living costs

Normal

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Why study Business Education?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Normal

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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