MAS Industrial Technology and Operations at Illinois Institute of Technology

Programme overview

The Master of Industrial Technology and Operations focuses on the practical application of current and emerging technologies, industry best practices, and the managerial skills needed to oversee a wide range of industrial operations.

Faculty: Stuart School of Business | Department: Business | Study mode: full-time (on-campus and online options) | Location: Chicago, IL, United States

What you will study

The Master of Industrial Technology and Operations curriculum focuses on practical approaches to analyzing, optimizing, and managing operations, people, and resources in industrial environments, and how various technologies and industry best practices are employed to achieve efficient operations. The program's specializations provide in-depth study of industry-specific topics and expand students' practical skills and analytical abilities.

Career pathways

Master of Industrial Technology and Operations graduates will be prepared to advance within their chosen career field and move into managerial positions, including: Quality assurance/quality control manager; Inventory control/analyst; Production planner/scheduler/manager; Process/continuous improvement manager; Manufacturing engineer/manager; Operations/general manager; Supply chain analyst/manager; Logistics planner/manager.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The Master of Industrial Technology and Operations is suitable for both engineering and non-engineering students. Applicants must hold a four-year bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. Students with a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale can be admitted unconditionally. Students with a GPA of 2.5/4.0 can be admitted contingent upon their achieving a 3.3 GPA or better in the first three courses taken at Illinois Tech. Applicants from countries where English is not the primary language of instruction must submit TOEFL, PTE, or IELTS scores. Read more here. A professional statement and resume is required from all degree-seeking applicants.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms: Fall and Spring.

Fall term: priority deadlines January 31 and April 15; regular deadline July 15 (domestic and international students living in the U.S.) or June 15 (international students living outside the U.S.). Spring term: priority October 1, extended to October 15; regular deadline January 7 (domestic) or November 15 (international). The admissions application fee is $100. GRE is optional for master's applicants.

Chicago-Kent J.D.: no application fee for 2026 J.D. applicants; first-year entry is Fall, with transfer entry in Fall or Spring.

Apply through the official page: https://www.iit.edu/admissions-aid/apply

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