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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, computer applications, digital media, entrepreneurship, marketing, web design, and other business and IT disciplines. While primarily designed to develop K-12 business and technology educators, the program also prepares students for roles as school administrators or business professionals across various sectors. Alumni have secured positions in education, hospitality, finance, insurance, manufacturing, government, retail, and professional services.