College of Business and Technology
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY
CBT Celebrates 40 Years
Building a Brighter Future: Capturing our commitment to progress and our vision for the years to come.
Our Commitment to Student Development
Providing opportunities for complete professional development in the classroom and beyond.
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Welcome to the College of Business and Technology
We foster excellent faculty and student research and will help you engage with entrepreneurs to gain real-world experience. In an increasingly global business climate, the College brings an eclectic world-view to the classroom that is unique among Chicago.
The College of Business and Technology at Northeastern Illinois University has grown from a few business courses to a separate college that is part of a vibrant, urban university. In 2024 we celebrated our 40th Anniversary as a college at Northeastern.
The College of Business and Technology (CBT) prepares you for a successful career in business, technology, or further study at the graduate level. Currently, the College has three departments: Accounting, Business Law, and Finance; Computer Science; and Marketing and Management. Together they provide about 250 class sections each year in eight different majors, as well as fifteen different minors. We are accredited by AACSB International. We are also pursuing ABET Accreditation for our Computer Science programs.
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CBT Foundation Scholarships | Fall 2025
The College of Business and Technology offers several college-specific scholarships and awards on behalf of the NEIU Foundation and the generosity of our donors. We take great pride in our student scholars and look forward to awarding these amazing opportunities to you.
Our Foundation based CBT scholarships application form will open August 25, 2025. The deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. on September 12, 2025, and review will begin shortly thereafter.
Professional Development Activities
The College of Business and Technology offers a variety of services and programs to ensure students have real opportunities to apply their knowledge and skills. Learn more about CBT's offerings for current students and alumni.
Coursera Career Academy
The College of Business and Technology is excited to announce the launch of Coursera Career Academy! CBT Coursera Career Academy provides access to 450+ high-quality courses, guided projects, career resources, and in-demand credentials from state-of-the-science business and technology experts in an asynchronous format for flexible, accessible education.