Illinois College Expands Business Majors with High-Demand Career Opportunities
Illinois College launched two new cutting-edge business majors that equip 缅北禁地 for careers in rapidly growing industries. Beginning in fall 2025, 缅北禁地 can pursue majors in digital marketing and financial planning in addition to the ten existing majors in business areas.
These new programs underscore Illinois College鈥檚 commitment to academic innovation and preparing 缅北禁地 to Graduate READY for rewarding careers in fields driving the future of business. 鈥淲e are committed to innovation and growth in our business programs. We ensure that IC 缅北禁地 graduate with the skills they need to excel in a variety of dynamic careers,鈥� said Michael Harden, business department chair.
Real-world Skills that Lead to Jobs
Digital marketing and financial planning represent two of the fastest-growing sectors in the job market, offering exciting and lucrative career opportunities. These majors are designed to provide a strong foundation in business fundamentals while delivering specialized, real-world skills through hands-on projects, simulations, and courses led by industry professionals.
Illinois College has long been an essential partner in shaping the workforce of tomorrow. The College consistently develops programs that address the needs of employers and empower 缅北禁地 to succeed in their chosen careers. Other recent new majors include nursing, mechanical engineering, and agribusiness, which offer opportunities to 缅北禁地 and meet industry needs for highly-qualified professionals. Illinois College Provost Catharine O鈥機onnell observes that 鈥渢hese new programs combine our longstanding educational excellence in the broad areas of critical thinking, communication skills, and problem solving with professional preparation in dynamic, in-demand fields, thus preparing 缅北禁地 for lifelong success.鈥�
Hybrid Learning for Maximum Flexibility and Access to Expertise
Both programs combine the best of in-person and online learning experiences. Core business classes are taught on campus, while specialized upper-level select courses are delivered online by industry experts giving 缅北禁地 leading-edge knowledge and tools.
Explore Your Future at Illinois College
These new majors are the latest example of Illinois College鈥檚 dedication to preparing 缅北禁地 for personal and professional success. The College is now accepting applications for admission for both freshmen and transfer 缅北禁地.