Public Policy (B.S.)

Bring Policy Know-How to Tech in Illinois Tech’s B.S. in Public Policy

Develop solutions for a sustainable future with a focus on equity and social justice. The B.S. in Public Policy at Illinois Tech equips students to apply sophisticated research and analytical tools to develop best practices, use state-of-the-art methods to assess programs and interventions, and collaborate to gain first-hand experience. Here you can cultivate your knowledge and try new skills while addressing some of the biggest problems facing society right now—whether on a local or global scale.

Start building your network by connecting with on-campus organizations such as Citizens’ Climate Lobby, Illinois Tech’s Student Government Association, or Union Board. Pursue service opportunities with Alternative Spring Break, the American Cancer Society on Campus, or Illinois Tech's Food Recovery Network. And take advantage of everything Chicago offers as you launch your public policy career.

Why Study Public Policy at a Tech-Focused University?

Studying public policy at Illinois Tech uniquely prepares students to launch their careers. Public policy majors are working alongside community leaders, engineers, entrepreneurs, and experts every day, applying their insights in a project-based environment. By studying social and political science, law, and related fields at Chicago’s leading tech-focused university, our public policy majors are poised to become the advocates, activists, policymakers, and leaders of the future.

Want to Take Your Education Further?

Our students are primed for postgraduate study. Public policy majors can pursue an accelerated master’s in public administration through Illinois Tech’s Stuart School of Business, completing both B.S. and M.P.A. degrees in as few as five years. Or consider our Honors Law program, which combines undergraduate study at Illinois Tech with the J.D. program at the university's Chicago-Kent College of Law, allowing students to graduate and launch their careers earlier.

Program Overview

Connect and collaborate with peers to learn how public policy confronts real-world problems ranging from global climate change to community justice to AI ethics in our project-focused bachelor’s of public policy. Address equity, sustainability, and social justice across sectors by examining social, economic, scientific, and political issues.

Career Opportunities

As a student in the B.S. in public policy program, you'll find a multitude of career opportunities available to you upon graduation. Your experience will prepare you to pursue career paths in a range of areas:

• Civic, Nonprofit, and Political: campaign work, community relations, legislative and policy work, lobbyist, power scheduler, public affairs, research, village manager
• Legal: compliance and regulations
• Corporate and Institutional: HR benefits, program associate