Business administration programs in Chicago, Illinois

34 business programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

17 schools offer these business administration programs with classes in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area, and every one is approved for workforce funding: 30 by Illinois and 4 by Indiana. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

General and operations managers run the daily work of an organization: they make staff schedules, assign work, see that projects get done and plan how materials and people are used. Most move up from supervisory jobs, and the BLS says top executives typically need a bachelor's degree and considerable work experience.¹

In Chicago, 15 of the 34 programs take students without a high school diploma, 4 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 15 ask for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 34 programs here are business management certificate (10 programs), business administration (associate degree, 10 programs), leadership, supervision and workplace skills course (9 programs), entrepreneurship and small business course (4 programs), and 1 more of one other kind.

See the 34 programs

All 67 business programs in Illinois, including online programs

How much do business administration programs cost in Chicago?

$2,393 to $4,636

is what the 3 programs with a price cost if you pay yourself

In the typical program

Finished the program: Not enough data; 1 program reports it; a typical figure needs 5
Working 6 months later: 61%
Earned a year, estimated: about $34,300
Length: 32 to 60 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Chicago may also offer business administration programs. How these figures are made

Are there free business administration programs in Chicago?

Yes, if you qualify. WIOA (public workforce funding) can pay for any program on this page, in full or in part, depending on local limits.²³⁴In program year 2024 it paid toward the training of at least 11 people at 2 of the 34 programs here.
Ask an American Job Center whether you qualify, or call 1-877-872-5627.⁵ Before funding training, the center goes through an assessment and a career plan with you.⁴
Or pay yourself. These programs cost $2,393 to $4,636.

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 34 business programs in Chicago approved for WIOA funding

34 programs

Business management certificateHybridEducation and courses
Business Management Certificate-Fast Track
Harper College
Palatine
Accredited school
Education and courses
Harper College, PalatineBusiness management certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$45,000
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Business Management Certificate-Fast Track at Harper College
More details about Business Management Certificate-Fast Track at Harper College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
81%
Earned in a quarter
$11,252
Length
40 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
373
Earned a year, estimated
$45,000
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Business Management Certificate-Fast Track at Harper College
Business management certificateHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Management Certificate
College Of DuPage
Westmont
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
College Of DuPage, WestmontBusiness management certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$42,500
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Management Certificate at College Of DuPage
More details about Management Certificate at College Of DuPage
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
71%
Earned in a quarter
$10,613
Length
32 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
286
Earned a year, estimated
$42,500
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Management Certificate at College Of DuPage
Business administration (associate degree)HybridPrerequisite courses
Business A.A.S. 22BN
College of Lake County
Grayslake
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
College of Lake County, GrayslakeBusiness administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimated$33,600
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
7 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Business A.A.S. 22BN at College of Lake County
More details about Business A.A.S. 22BN at College of Lake County
Finished
Left out
Working at 6 months
57%
Earned in a quarter
$8,389
Length
80 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
246
Earned a year, estimated
$33,600
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
students trained with WIOA funding
7
Program website, Business A.A.S. 22BN at College of Lake County
Business management certificateHybridEducation and courses
Management Certificate
Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove
Accredited school
Education and courses
Waubonsee Community College, Sugar GroveBusiness management certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$36,600
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Management Certificate at Waubonsee Community College
More details about Management Certificate at Waubonsee Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
72%
Earned in a quarter
$9,152
Length
26 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
233
Earned a year, estimated
$36,600
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Management Certificate at Waubonsee Community College
Business administration (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed
Business Management (AAS)
McHenry County College
Crystal Lake
Accredited school
No diploma needed
McHenry County College, Crystal LakeBusiness administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$34,300
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Business Management (AAS) at McHenry County College
More details about Business Management (AAS) at McHenry County College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
61%
Earned in a quarter
$8,581
Length
60 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
196
Earned a year, estimated
$34,300
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Business Management (AAS) at McHenry County College
Business management certificateHybridNo diploma needed
Business Management Principles Certificate
McHenry County College
Crystal Lake
Accredited school
No diploma needed
McHenry County College, Crystal LakeBusiness management certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$34,300
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Business Management Principles Certificate at McHenry County College
More details about Business Management Principles Certificate at McHenry County College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
61%
Earned in a quarter
$8,581
Length
32 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
196
Earned a year, estimated
$34,300
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Business Management Principles Certificate at McHenry County College
Leadership, supervision and workplace skills courseHybridNo diploma needed
Organizational Leadership Certificate
McHenry County College
Crystal Lake
Accredited school
No diploma needed
McHenry County College, Crystal LakeLeadership, supervision and workplace skills course · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$34,300
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Organizational Leadership Certificate at McHenry County College
More details about Organizational Leadership Certificate at McHenry County College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
61%
Earned in a quarter
$8,581
Length
32 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
196
Earned a year, estimated
$34,300
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Organizational Leadership Certificate at McHenry County College
Business administration (associate degree)In personEducation and courses
Business Administration (AAS)-BU505
Joliet Junior College
Joliet
Accredited school
Education and courses
Joliet Junior College, JolietBusiness administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$24,200
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
4 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Business Administration (AAS)-BU505 at Joliet Junior College
More details about Business Administration (AAS)-BU505 at Joliet Junior College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
77%
Earned in a quarter
$6,044
Length
104 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
96
Earned a year, estimated
$24,200
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
students trained with WIOA funding
4
Program website, Business Administration (AAS)-BU505 at Joliet Junior College
Business administration (associate degree)HybridPrerequisite courses
Management and Supervision (AAS)-BU510
Joliet Junior College
Joliet
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Joliet Junior College, JolietBusiness administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimated$24,200
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Management and Supervision (AAS)-BU510 at Joliet Junior College
More details about Management and Supervision (AAS)-BU510 at Joliet Junior College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
77%
Earned in a quarter
$6,044
Length
104 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
96
Earned a year, estimated
$24,200
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Management and Supervision (AAS)-BU510 at Joliet Junior College
Business administration (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Business Management
Calumet College
Whiting
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Calumet College, WhitingBusiness administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$23,400
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Business Management at Calumet College
More details about Business Management at Calumet College
Finished
47%
Working at 6 months
45%
Earned in a quarter
$5,841
Length
Left out
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
45
Earned a year, estimated
$23,400
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Business Management at Calumet College
Leadership, supervision and workplace skills courseHybridNo diploma needed
Supervisory & Administrative Management VS
Elgin Comm. College District #509
Elgin
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Elgin Comm. College District #509, ElginLeadership, supervision and workplace skills course · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$69,000
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Supervisory & Administrative Management VS at Elgin Comm. College District #509
More details about Supervisory & Administrative Management VS at Elgin Comm. College District #509
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
55%
Earned in a quarter
$17,250
Length
32 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
15
Earned a year, estimated
$69,000
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Supervisory & Administrative Management VS at Elgin Comm. College District #509
Business administration (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed
Entrepreneurship - Certificate (ct)
Ivy Tech Community College
Gary
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Ivy Tech Community College, GaryBusiness administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,393
Program website, Entrepreneurship - Certificate (ct) at Ivy Tech Community College
More details about Entrepreneurship - Certificate (ct) at Ivy Tech Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
52 weeks, 15 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$272
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,393
Program website, Entrepreneurship - Certificate (ct) at Ivy Tech Community College
Leadership, supervision and workplace skills courseIn personNo diploma needed
License To Lead In Organizational Leadership In Manufacturing Certification
Ivy Tech Community College
Remington
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Ivy Tech Community College, RemingtonLeadership, supervision and workplace skills course · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,144
Program website, License To Lead In Organizational Leadership In Manufacturing Certification at Ivy Tech Community College
More details about License To Lead In Organizational Leadership In Manufacturing Certification at Ivy Tech Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
2 weeks, 12 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$3,144
Program website, License To Lead In Organizational Leadership In Manufacturing Certification at Ivy Tech Community College
Business administration (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Entrepreneurship - Technical Certificate (tc)
Ivy Tech Community College
Gary
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Ivy Tech Community College, GaryBusiness administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,636
Program website, Entrepreneurship - Technical Certificate (tc) at Ivy Tech Community College
More details about Entrepreneurship - Technical Certificate (tc) at Ivy Tech Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
104 weeks, 15 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$977
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$4,636
Program website, Entrepreneurship - Technical Certificate (tc) at Ivy Tech Community College
Business administration (associate degree)HybridEducation and courses
A.A.S. Business Administration Degree
Harper College
Palatine
Accredited school
Education and courses
Harper College, PalatineBusiness administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, A.A.S. Business Administration Degree at Harper College
More details about A.A.S. Business Administration Degree at Harper College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
64 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, A.A.S. Business Administration Degree at Harper College
Leadership, supervision and workplace skills courseHybridNo diploma needed
Agility Cert-Certified Enterprise Agility Coach (CEAC)
Chicago State University
Chicago
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Chicago State University, ChicagoLeadership, supervision and workplace skills course · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Agility Cert-Certified Enterprise Agility Coach (CEAC) at Chicago State University
More details about Agility Cert-Certified Enterprise Agility Coach (CEAC) at Chicago State University
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
1 week, 16 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Agility Cert-Certified Enterprise Agility Coach (CEAC) at Chicago State University
Business administration (associate degree)HybridEducation and courses
Associate in Applied Science in Business Administration
Midwestern Career College
Chicago
Accredited school
Education and courses
Midwestern Career College, ChicagoBusiness administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Associate in Applied Science in Business Administration at Midwestern Career College
More details about Associate in Applied Science in Business Administration at Midwestern Career College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
80 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Associate in Applied Science in Business Administration at Midwestern Career College
Business administration (associate degree)HybridEducation and courses
Business Administration (AAS)
Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove
Accredited school
Education and courses
Waubonsee Community College, Sugar GroveBusiness administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Business Administration (AAS) at Waubonsee Community College
More details about Business Administration (AAS) at Waubonsee Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
64 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Business Administration (AAS) at Waubonsee Community College
Business management certificateHybridEducation and courses
Business Career Program (BCP)
Computer Systems Institute
Skokie
Education and courses
Computer Systems Institute, SkokieBusiness management certificateHybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Business Career Program (BCP) at Computer Systems Institute
More details about Business Career Program (BCP) at Computer Systems Institute
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
52 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Business Career Program (BCP) at Computer Systems Institute
Business management certificateHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Business Environment and Concepts Certificate
College Of DuPage
Glen Ellyn
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
College Of DuPage, Glen EllynBusiness management certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Business Environment and Concepts Certificate at College Of DuPage
More details about Business Environment and Concepts Certificate at College Of DuPage
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
48 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Business Environment and Concepts Certificate at College Of DuPage
Business management certificateIn personEducation and courses
Business Management
Triton College
River Grove
Accredited school
Education and courses
Triton College, River GroveBusiness management certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Business Management at Triton College
More details about Business Management at Triton College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
52 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Business Management at Triton College
Business management certificateHybridEducation and courses
Business Management Certificate
Morton College
Cicero
Accredited school
Education and courses
Morton College, CiceroBusiness management certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Business Management Certificate at Morton College
More details about Business Management Certificate at Morton College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
64 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Business Management Certificate at Morton College
Business apprenticeshipHybridNo diploma needed
Business Management Professional
Industry Consortium for Advanced Technical Training (ICATT)
Chicago
No diploma needed
Industry Consortium for Advanced Technical Training (ICATT), ChicagoBusiness apprenticeshipHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
More details about Business Management Professional at Industry Consortium for Advanced Technical Training (ICATT)
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
33 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Entrepreneurship and small business courseHybridNo diploma needed
Entrepreneurship Certificate
McHenry County College
Crystal Lake
Accredited school
No diploma needed
McHenry County College, Crystal LakeEntrepreneurship and small business course · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Entrepreneurship Certificate at McHenry County College
More details about Entrepreneurship Certificate at McHenry County College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
32 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Entrepreneurship Certificate at McHenry County College
Entrepreneurship and small business courseHybridEducation and courses
Entrepreneurship/Sm Business Management Cert 22BE
College of Lake County
Grayslake
Accredited school
Education and courses
College of Lake County, GrayslakeEntrepreneurship and small business course · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Entrepreneurship/Sm Business Management Cert 22BE at College of Lake County
More details about Entrepreneurship/Sm Business Management Cert 22BE at College of Lake County
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
32 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Entrepreneurship/Sm Business Management Cert 22BE at College of Lake County
Entrepreneurship and small business courseIn personNo diploma needed
Intermediate Entrepreneurship VS
Elgin Comm. College District #509
Elgin
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Elgin Comm. College District #509, ElginEntrepreneurship and small business course · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Intermediate Entrepreneurship VS at Elgin Comm. College District #509
More details about Intermediate Entrepreneurship VS at Elgin Comm. College District #509
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
32 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Intermediate Entrepreneurship VS at Elgin Comm. College District #509
Business management certificateHybridNo diploma needed
International Business Studies Certificate
McHenry County College
Crystal Lake
Accredited school
No diploma needed
McHenry County College, Crystal LakeBusiness management certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, International Business Studies Certificate at McHenry County College
More details about International Business Studies Certificate at McHenry County College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
16 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, International Business Studies Certificate at McHenry County College
Entrepreneurship and small business courseIn personNo diploma needed
Introductory Entrepreneurship BVS
Elgin Comm. College District #509
Elgin
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Elgin Comm. College District #509, ElginEntrepreneurship and small business course · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Introductory Entrepreneurship BVS at Elgin Comm. College District #509
More details about Introductory Entrepreneurship BVS at Elgin Comm. College District #509
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
16 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Introductory Entrepreneurship BVS at Elgin Comm. College District #509
Leadership, supervision and workplace skills courseIn personEducation and courses
Management - Manager /Supervisor Certificate
South Suburban College
South Holland
Accredited school
Education and courses
South Suburban College, South HollandLeadership, supervision and workplace skills course · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Management - Manager /Supervisor Certificate at South Suburban College
More details about Management - Manager /Supervisor Certificate at South Suburban College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
48 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Management - Manager /Supervisor Certificate at South Suburban College
Business management certificateHybridPrerequisite courses
Management Essentials
Harper College
Palatine
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Harper College, PalatineBusiness management certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Management Essentials at Harper College
More details about Management Essentials at Harper College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
4 weeks, 24 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Management Essentials at Harper College
Leadership, supervision and workplace skills courseIn personNo diploma needed
Management and Supervision (CAC)-BU375
Joliet Junior College
Joliet
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Joliet Junior College, JolietLeadership, supervision and workplace skills course · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Management and Supervision (CAC)-BU375 at Joliet Junior College
More details about Management and Supervision (CAC)-BU375 at Joliet Junior College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
52 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Management and Supervision (CAC)-BU375 at Joliet Junior College
Leadership, supervision and workplace skills courseHybridNo diploma needed
Organizational Leadership Certificate
Kishwaukee College
Malta
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Kishwaukee College, MaltaLeadership, supervision and workplace skills course · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Organizational Leadership Certificate at Kishwaukee College
More details about Organizational Leadership Certificate at Kishwaukee College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
36 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Organizational Leadership Certificate at Kishwaukee College
Leadership, supervision and workplace skills courseHybridEducation and courses
Supervision Cert BUS 22BK
College of Lake County
Grayslake
Accredited school
Education and courses
College of Lake County, GrayslakeLeadership, supervision and workplace skills course · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Supervision Cert BUS 22BK at College of Lake County
More details about Supervision Cert BUS 22BK at College of Lake County
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
32 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Supervision Cert BUS 22BK at College of Lake County
Leadership, supervision and workplace skills courseHybridNo diploma needed
Supervisory and Administrative Management BVS
Elgin Comm. College District #509
Elgin
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Elgin Comm. College District #509, ElginLeadership, supervision and workplace skills course · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Supervisory and Administrative Management BVS at Elgin Comm. College District #509
More details about Supervisory and Administrative Management BVS at Elgin Comm. College District #509
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Program website, Supervisory and Administrative Management BVS at Elgin Comm. College District #509

How to pay for business administration programs in Chicago

WIOA funding can pay for business administration programs in Chicago

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for business administration programs

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.⁶⁷

GI Bill for business administration programs

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.⁸

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Other training in Chicago

How business administration programs compare with the rest of business and office work across Illinois: Business and office training in Illinois

Where the Chicago business administration program numbers come from

Which Chicago business administration programs are on this list?

These are the business administration programs with classes in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area that are approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).⁹ The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Online programs are left out here; they are on the Illinois page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.

How the prices and results of Chicago business administration programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

How reliable are the Illinois figures?

The US Department of Labor's own results site lists Illinois among the states with "known data quality concerns".¹⁰ We leave out the share who finished for Illinois: only a few programs report it, and those at a typical 11%. We leave out prices for Illinois: the state files a code in place of each price, so no price can be shown.

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Business administration programs in Chicago, Illinois

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All 34 business programs in Chicago approved for WIOA funding

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Business Management (AAS)

Business Management Principles Certificate

Organizational Leadership Certificate

Business Administration (AAS)-BU505

Management and Supervision (AAS)-BU510

Business Management

Supervisory & Administrative Management VS

Entrepreneurship - Certificate (ct)

License To Lead In Organizational Leadership In Manufacturing Certification

Entrepreneurship - Technical Certificate (tc)

A.A.S. Business Administration Degree

Agility Cert-Certified Enterprise Agility Coach (CEAC)

Associate in Applied Science in Business Administration

Business Administration (AAS)

Business Career Program (BCP)

Business Environment and Concepts Certificate

Business Management

Business Management Certificate

Business Management Professional

Entrepreneurship Certificate

Entrepreneurship/Sm Business Management Cert 22BE

Intermediate Entrepreneurship VS

International Business Studies Certificate

Introductory Entrepreneurship BVS

Management - Manager /Supervisor Certificate

Management Essentials

Management and Supervision (CAC)-BU375