MS People Analytics at Illinois Institute of Technology

Programme overview

People analytics professionals support human resource practices such as:

Faculty: School of Engineering, Applied Science, and Health | Department: Psychology | Study mode: full-time | Location: Chicago, IL, United States

What you will study

Prerequisite courses include CS 201 and CS 401, or completion of equivalent courses with grade of A. The M.S. in People Analytics is a 33 credit hour degree designed to be completed in two years.

Career pathways

Our graduates are prepared to enter the workforce or move on to advanced degrees in psychometrics or industrial-organizational psychology. Students choosing to enter the workforce are well-prepared for jobs such as: People analyst/people scientist; Talent management specialist; Survey researcher; Diversity, equity and equity specialist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The Master of Science in People Analytics program accepts applications for fall entrance only. Priority will be given to applications submitted with supporting documents by February 15; applications received after this date will be considered through May 1 until available spots are filled. Minimum requirements for admission include: Bachelor's degree including evidence of familiarity with the field of psychology, including research methods and statistics. For those without this background, we offer pathways to obtain proficiency prior to starting the MS program. Minimum GPA of 3.0 Minimum TOEFL IBT of 100 (IELTS of 7), if required 2-3 letters of recommendation that provide evidence of aptitude for learning, communication skills, time management, and motivation. This will commonly involve at least one letter from an instructor or academic mentor familiar with your work in a classroom and/or research setting.

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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