Designed for Working Professionals

With its 70% technical / 30% business curriculum, the M.S. in Information Technology is the only master's program of its kind in the Chicago area. Based in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science, courses are taught by tenured faculty from the McCormick School and the Kellogg School of Management, as well as by leading IT professionals from top corporations.

You'll explore the latest technology developments, the timeless engineering principles that underlie technology, and you'll also examine the business and financial context of IT decision-making. This deeper and broader knowledge is a powerful combination that benefits our graduates and their employers.

Designed for Working IT Professionals
Our convenient schedule and comprehensive student services allow you to earn your degree from one of the nation's most prestigious universities without interrupting your career.

• Attend classes at the Evanston Campus only on Saturdays
  
• Take two classes each Saturday over 3, 10-week quarters from September to June
  
• Graduate in under two years
  
• Advance through the program as a cohort - taking the same courses together, starting each fall
  
• Attend classes with other IT professionals from the Chicago area, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Michigan
  
• Work with a study group to help enhance and complement classroom learning
  
• Receive a variety of services from our staff to reduce the time you spend on nonacademic matters