Management (M.A.S.)/Information Technology and Management (M.A.S.)
The Master of Management/Master of Information Technology and Management (ITM) dual-degree program at Illinois Institute of Technology is designed for graduate students who want to combine the powerful skills and knowledge of management and digital technology to become leaders in the rapidly evolving tech business landscape.
You’ll be prepared to advance in key information technology management roles in companies ranging from startups to large corporations, as well as in the consulting, governmental, and nonprofit sectors.
The Master of ITM program offers you the flexibility to tailor your education to meet your professional interests and goals.
- Develop your technical and problem-solving skills to create effective information technology solutions to address challenges and opportunities in a variety of industries.
- The program’s comprehensive, cutting-edge curriculum includes nine specializations covering areas of information technology, ranging from security to software development to smart technology and innovation.
The Master of Management program focuses on broad-based business skills—innovation, leadership, finance, operations, decision-making, and marketing—that prepare you for positions with management responsibilities that can accelerate your career advancement in any industry or organization.
Enrolling in this dual-degree program reduces the total number of credits required by nine credit hours (three courses), compared to enrolling in the Master of Management and Master of ITM programs separately.
STEM-Designated Program
The Master of Information Technology and Management degree is STEM-designated and international graduates of the program are eligible to apply for an extension for Optional Practical Training.
Learn more about each program:
Master of Information Technology and Management
Program Overview
The Master of Management/Master of Information Technology and Management dual-degree program encompasses comprehensive skill sets and expertise in digital technology, management, and business that prepares graduates to advance their careers into key positions leading information technology strategy and implementation in companies and organizations.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Master of Management/Master of ITM dual-degree program have a strong background for management roles responsible for planning, coordinating, and developing information technology functions at companies and organizations.
These are fast-growing career areas. For example, the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics reports median annual wages of $164,070 for in 2022 and projects 15 percent job growth from 2022–32 for this occupation.
Other job titles graduates might pursue include:
- Information systems and technology manager
- Database architect
- Digital systems architect
- Information technology project manager
- Systems administrator
- Network and computer systems administrator
- Information technology consultant
For professionals with experience, opportunities may include advancement into executive positions, such as chief information officer or chief technology officer.
The Master of Management/Master of ITM dual-degree program requires completion of a minimum of 51 credit hours total (21 credit hours for Master of Management and 30 credit hours for Master of ITM). This total represents a reduction of nine shared credit hours, all from the Master of Management curriculum, compared with enrolling in the two degree programs separately.
Master of Management details
Required core courses (three credit hours each; 21 credit hours total):
- —Strategic Management
- —Analytics for Decision Making
- —Financial Statement Applications
- —Marketing Strategy
- —Leadership and Organization Design
- —Operations and Technology Management
- —Negotiations and Strategic Decision Making
Students must apply and be accepted to both programs:
Scholarships and Aid
Master of Management
All Stuart School of Business graduate students are automatically reviewed for merit-based and need-based financial aid awards at the time of admission to Illinois Tech. Learn more about Illinois Tech and Stuart scholarships and aid and costs: