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The Business Education program at Illinois State University merges core business studies with specialized training for aspiring business and computer education instructors. As the sole K-12 Business Education curriculum in Illinois and the only public university program focused exclusively on this field, it addresses the state's critical shortage of qualified business teachers. Graduates gain expertise to instruct diverse subjects such as accounting, business law, digital media, entrepreneurship, marketing, web design, and various information technology courses. While the program primarily develops K-12 educators for business and IT classrooms, alumni also pursue careers as school administrators or enter diverse business sectors. Our graduates have secured positions in education, hospitality, finance, insurance, manufacturing, government, retail, and professional technical services.