Transfer-Friendly Program
Our transfer-friendly program lets you bring in up to 60 transfer credits from prior coursework or professional experience. This means you can graduate faster without sacrificing the quality of your education.
UW-Stout's 100% online Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Information Technology (formerly Information & Communication Technologies) provides a flexible program of study for high school graduates, technical college graduates, and working professionals. If you're committed to living or working away from campus the program's accessible curriculum and co-op internship opportunities provide flexibility to prepare for a path tailored to your personal and professional goals.
National Program Rankings
- 2025 Best Information Technology Degree Programs: #6 (Best Value Schools)
- Top 15 Best Online Information Technology Degree Bachelor's Programs: #10 (Bachelor's Degree Center)
100% of Graduates Are Employed or Continuing Education Within 6 Months
Career-Defining Curriculum
Our diverse curriculum, endorsed by UW-Stout's Business Information Technology Program Advisory Committee Board, includes:
- Business & Leadership Development
- Systems Analysis & Design
- Project Management
- Computer Networking
- Enterprise Systems
- Web Development
Program Overview
Related Minors
The Business Information Technology program pairs well with specialized minors that help you develop a personalized, career-defining skillset. Minor courses can be used to fulfill your technical specialty credits.
Earn a Professional Certificate While Fulfilling Your Degree Requirements
Use the Request Information form to receive a program summary and learn more about the Bachelor of Science degree in Information and Communication Technologies.
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Industry-Experienced Faculty Instruction
Forget TA-taught classes and 200-person lectures. At UW-Stout, building close relationships with our industry-experienced and academically accomplished business information technology faculty will play a key role in your polytechnic education and your career. Learn more about your future instructors!
Graduate Ready to Solve Tomorrow’s Challenges
Each year, Stout business information technology graduates are among the most sought-after, versatile hires to enter the workforce, routinely beating out other applicants for coveted positions with major employers. Why? Everything you learn at Stout enhances the skills you'll use on day one of your career. Where others list their education, you’ll be able to identify your experience.
Select Recent Employers
- Alliant Energy, Inc.
- Ark Data Centers, LLC
- AVI Systems
- Boston Scientific
- CCA Technology
- Grainger
- Jamf
- Minnetronix Medical Inc.
- Nsight
- Optum Healthcare
- Polaris Inc.
- Travelers
- Thrivent
- Wipfli
APPLICATION & TRANSFER INFORMATION
Application
To apply for the on-campus and online Bachelor of Science degree in Business Information Technology, you need to apply to UW-Stout.
Financial Aid
Students who are attending another institution, but are planning to receive their degree from UW-Stout, may be eligible to receive aid from UW‐Stout. In these cases, UW‐Stout is considered the Home Institution and the other campus is considered the Visiting Institution.
Transfer Students
Note: When filling out the application form, be sure to make a note in the student comment section that you intend to apply to the "online program."
Program Advisory Committee
Advisory Committee Members
| First Name | Last Name | Title | Organization |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler | Baeten | Information Technology Instructor | Fox Valley Technical College |
| Mike | Balint | Sales Productivity & CRM Administration Leader | Solventum |
| Camille | Banger | Assistant Professor; Program Director | UW-Stout |
| Bridget | Bell | Vice President, Business Development | Cardamom Health |
| Greg | Brodt | Instructor | Northwood Technical College |
| Justin | Christensen | Director, Automation & Advanced Analytics | Solventum |
| Aaron | Decker | Business Systems Solutions Analyst | Michels |
| Tyler | Elwood | Engineering Services Manager | Heartland Business Systems |
| Katie | Fox | MTSS Implementation Manager | Renaissance Learning |
| Joseph | Gruenling | Applications Development Manager | Security Health Plan |
| Rebecca | Hornblad | Assistant Vice President; Product Manager | US Bank |
| Kameron | Kujak | Associate Information Security Engineer | United Health Group |
| Noah | Lindus | Senior Salesforce Administrator; IT Manager | ContractorFlow and Lindus Construction |
| Kyle | Loewenhagen | IT Programmer Analyst Instructor | Chippewa Valley Technical College |
| Reese | Millam | Administrative Assistant II | UW-Stout |
| Oscar | Ocampo-Tavera | Senior Lecturer | UW-Stout |
| Garth | Peterson | Area Vice President of Global Sales | Ideas (SAS) |
| Mike | Piehl | CEO | Platinum River Innovations |
| Christie | Pitzer | Lecturer | UW-Stout |
| Kevin | Platowski | Network Engineering Manager | Kwik Trip |
| Laura | Reisinger | Associate Professor | UW-Stout |
| Abby | Tengwall | Career Coach, Career Services | UW-Stout |
| Kevin | Tharp | Professor | UW-Stout |
| Beverly | Tyree | Director, Consultant Enablement; Senior Salesforce Consultant | SETGO Partners |
| Amanda | Zastrow | Adult & Student Services Coordinator, Stout Online | Stout Online |
Customized Tuition & Fees
UW-Stout degree programs using the all-inclusive customized instruction model are designed with the adult learner in mind. Other universities will present costs and value differently, so make sure you're comparing apples to apples. If you're comparing UW-Stout's online degree customized instruction (CI) tuition to our competitors, keep in mind:
- Customized instruction tuition rate includes the textbook rental fee.
- There are no additional or hidden university-based semester or technology fees.
- Students in customized instruction programs pay the same rate of tuition regardless of where you live--Wisconsin, California, Texas, or in a foreign country.
More Value for Your Money
Customized Instruction also provides:
- Program Director/Coordinator: Faculty with academic and industry expertise.
- Student Services Advisor: One point of contact, providing dedicated support throughout your degree program.
- Course Sequences & Matrices: Plan ahead with clear program outlines so you know what courses are offered when.
- Stackable Courses & Programs: Many of our courses and certificates can be applied to our degree programs.
- Flexibility: Courses are designed to offer the flexibility and convenience working professionals need to get ahead in their careers without sacrificing their current income and responsibilities.
