Letter from the Dean
As dean of the College of Business, Information Studies and Technology, I welcome you to our website. We are extremely pleased that you have taken the time to learn more about our academic programs and the potential they hold in shaping your future.
Welcome to the Place Where Passion Meets Purpose
The College of Business, Information Studies and Technology is committed to preparing ethics-centered leaders—at both undergraduate and graduate levels—to meet the demands of modern information-driven industries. This long tradition of emphasizing ethical principles and practices is part of what makes us unique and distinctively PÕ¾ÊÓƵ.
Accredited Schools
Our Brennan School of Business upholds the highest standards in business education—AACSB (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business). Why is this important? It means we are recognized among the best in the world. Fewer than 6% of business programs around the globe are AACSB accredited—and employers and recruiters are aware of this significant distinction.
Furthermore, the Master of Library and Information Science program in our School of Information Studies has ALA (American Library Association) accreditation—a distinction that emphasizes the excellence of our information science curriculum. The School of Information Studies is also honored to be the only member of the iSchools consortium in Chicago. This recognizes a longstanding history of offering high-impact library science programs in the area.
Nationally Recognized Faculty
Our faculty is composed of highly qualified professionals who are passionately committed to excellent, rigorous instruction. They ensure that students not only understand theories, but also the practical applications of the concepts being covered. The majority of our faculty hold terminal degrees in their fields of specialization and possess relevant industry experience. Our faculty are able to bring classroom material to life by incorporating their own diverse professional experiences.
An Ideal Learning Environment
Our strategic location in the suburbs of Chicago (within 10 miles of downtown) allows us to leverage our close connections with industry leaders to expose our students to experiential education and to career development opportunities such as internships.
Learn More About Our School
I encourage you to explore the website to learn more about our undergraduate and graduate offerings. Whether you are looking for a degree that will enhance your entrepreneurial skills or one that will expand your global perspective, our faculty and staff are ready to help you succeed.
I also hope you will go beyond this visit to our website and take the opportunity to join us on campus for an information session, class visit, or one of our upcoming signature events.
Please don't hesitate to contact me if I can be of any help. I look forward to meeting you.
Roberto Curci, PhD
Dean and Professor 

College of Business, Information Studies and Technology