Business and Information Technology

Dynamic business, marketing, and technology education with small classes and dedicated faculty.

Discover a dynamic business and marketing education at Elgin Community College, featuring smaller class sizes and dedicated faculty. Specializing in management, retail, and entrepreneurship, our courses foster critical thinking and hands-on skills. Engage with passionate professors, delve into dynamic discussions, and choose courses tailored to your interests. Many programs incorporate practical learning experiences such as internships, case studies, and group projects, allowing students to apply their knowledge in real-world settings and gain hands-on experience in business management. ECC enriches your understanding but also thoroughly prepares you for the challenges of the professional world.

Transforming learning into real-world success.

Our programs are meticulously designed with input from local businesses and advisory groups. Our business and CIS courses incorporate state-of-the-art equipment and interactive projects, making ECC facilities an exciting learning environment. This approach is particularly pronounced in business classes, as it strongly emphasizes real-world applications.

Degree Programs

Accounting
Business
- Retail Marketing Concentration
- Entrepreneurship Concentration
- Management Concentration
- Marketing Concentration
Computer Information Systems

Certificate Programs

Advanced Entrepreneurship
Computer Network Specialist
Computer User Support Specialist
Customer Relationship Management
Cybersecurity
Intermediate Entrepreneurship

Introductory Entrepreneurship
Law and Paralegal
Marketing
Retail Management
Supervisory Administrative Management
Supply Chain Logistics Specialist

Plan of Study and Course Descriptions

Please refer to the ECC catalog for program details and course descriptions.

ECC Catalog

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Students in a classroom — Considering a business career? Enroll in a foundational business course to explore the principles and practices of business operations, covering management, human resources, marketing, operations, accounting, and finance. Completing your bachelor's is streamlined with clear pathways from ECC to colleges and universities, ensuring a seamless transfer. Also, depending on your major, you may be able to complete your bachelor’s degree on ECC’s campus through our university partners. Use the link below to explore the classrooms.

Instructor with student explaining something in a textbook — Access our online tutoring lab for live assistance, available seven days a week. Receive support across various subjects, including Accounting, Biology/Anatomy & Physiology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, History, Math, Nursing, Physics, Political Science, Spanish, Sociology, and Psychology. Additionally, take advantage of drop-in tutoring sessions offered six days a week. Attend as frequently as needed without appointments. Use the link below to explore the ECC Math Lab.

Two students looking over a paper smiling — Completed your Bachelor’s degree and seeking to enhance your resume? Consider obtaining a paralegal certificate through ECC's program, which the American Bar Association approved. Paralegals aid lawyers with legal research, document drafting, and case preparation. Paralegals play an increasingly crucial role in the growing demand for efficiency and cost reduction in law firms, corporate legal departments, and government agencies. Use the link below to explore the library study rooms and other campus learning environments.

The Observer homepage — The newspaper is a member of the Illinois Community College Journalism Association (ICCJA) and the Associated Collegiate Press (ACP). It regularly publishes news stories, interviews, and opinion pieces in English and Spanish online at elginobserver.com and now has its podcast. Use the link below to visit the online newspaper’s latest edition.

Person on a computer with a tech background — ECC's Computer Network Specialist Certificate program is designed to provide you with advanced skills in designing, monitoring, and maintaining computer networks. This program builds upon foundational computer science and networking knowledge to equip you with the expertise to plan, install, manage, and maintain local area networks (LANs) using Microsoft server software. Use the link below to explore the campus.

Two students working together to solve a problem — Explore the fascinating world of banking, business analysis, business law, and the intricate principles of global business decision-making. Delve into contemporary business challenges, dissecting pertinent problems, issues, and topics under the expert guidance of seasoned professors who bring their wealth of practical knowledge and deep understanding of the intricate intersections between business and law to the forefront of your learning experience.

Student at a computer — Embark on a swift journey towards becoming a Computer User Support Specialist with just a short certificate program, encompassing 13 credits and attainable in a single semester. In this dynamic career path, you'll find yourself immersed in the captivating realm of troubleshooting, assisting computer users in overcoming login hurdles, navigating through operating system intricacies, and resolving software glitches, all through a variety of engaging channels, including phone consultations, email exchanges, and engaging face-to-face interactions. Use the link below to explore the campus study lounges.

Computer screen with a lock on it — Study Cybersecurity to gain knowledge of computer-related ethical and legal issues, including laws and ethical behavior associated with e-commerce security, from faculty who bring expertise from real-world experience. You will also develop skills in ethical problem-solving and algorithm development, preparing them for the complexities of working in computer networking and security.

Student at a computer with cybersecurity backgroud — Obtaining certifications in MOS, CompTIA Security+, and CompTIA Network+ exams not only validates your skills and knowledge but also enhances your career prospects in the competitive IT and computer systems administration field. These certifications are valuable credentials that showcase your expertise to potential employers and open doors to diverse and rewarding technological career opportunities. Use the link below to explore the classrooms.

Student with a computer thats been taken apart — Help desks at organizations offer help with computer problems, usually by working at a help desk. You'll fix issues over the phone or email, fix broken equipment, and teach people how to use their computers better. Getting the CompTIA A+ certification is good for doing well in this job. It's well-known and liked by employers in computer support and IT jobs. Courses include digital forensics, which helps you create and fix computer programs using special software like EnCase or Forensics Toolkit (FTK).

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