Overview

Together, the Business Administration - Public Administration programme from Illinois Institute of Technology prepare students to be effective managers, decision-makers, and leaders, with a deep understanding of how to navigate both business and government to get things done.

The M.B.A programme’s rigorous, tech-focused curriculum is designed to develop your innovation mindset and the intellectual agility to take on complex business challenges. Courses feature case studies, projects, and hands-on use of technology to build your analytical, strategic, and managerial skills.

With the M.P.A. programme’s applied approach, you will gain administrative knowledge and skills in public and nonprofit management, analytics, policy analysis, strategic planning, and effective implementation strategies.

Career Opportunities

The M.B.A./M.P.A. dual-degree programme provides comprehensive preparation for careers and professions—especially in leadership positions—at the nexus between the private and civic spheres, or for professionals who want to move between business, governmental, and nonprofit positions during their careers.

Governmental department directors, bureau chiefs, and other staff engaged in analyzing and implementing public policies and regulations that impact businesses

Corporate consultants who work with governmental and nonprofit clients

University and nonprofit administrators who engage with businesses, such as for contracts and partnerships

Executives, managers, and staff at businesses that are subject to government regulations or have contracts with government agencies and nonprofit organizations

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Strategy and Innovation

Analytics for Decision Making

Microeconomics and Game Theory

Leadership and Organizational Design

Marketing Strategy

Operations and Technology Management

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-16 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-07 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

57 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Students must apply and be accepted to both programmes: Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) and Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.)

Applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited educational institution with a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, have a strong rescord of academic achievement, and be highly recommended

No GMAT or GRE scores required

English proficiency exam, if required

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

33318 USD / year

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Out-of-State

33318 USD / year

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In-State

33318 USD / year

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Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

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