Management (M.A.S.)/Computer Science (M.A.S.)

At an ever-increasing pace, businesses and organizations of all types are dependent on data-driven strategies to compete.

Illinois Tech’s Master of Management/Master of Computer Science dual-degree program is designed for graduate students who want to combine the powerful skills and knowledge of business and computing to put their careers on the fast track in the evolving tech and business landscape.

This dual-degree program will provide the foundation for you to advance in key information technology roles in companies ranging from startups to large corporations, as well as in the consulting, governmental, and nonprofit sectors.

Flexibility is built into the Master of Computer Science degree, so you can tailor your education to meet your professional goals.

• Prepare for YOUR career path—Whether you have a background in computer science or not, our program sets you up to succeed as a computer science professional.
• Specializations—You have the option to choose one of 10 professional specializations, ranging from software engineering to cloud computing to artificial intelligence.

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 Computer Science programs separately.

STEM-Designated Program

The Master of Computer Science 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 Management

Master of Computer Science

Program Overview

The Master of Management/Master of Computer Science dual-degree program encompasses essential knowledge and skill sets that prepare students for a wide range of careers managing and leading computing technology and information management systems at all types of businesses and organizations in the private, governmental, and nonprofit sectors.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Master of Management/Master of Computer Science dual degree are well-prepared for management roles that plan, implement, and maintain the computing and information technology needs of a business or organization. For professionals with experience, opportunities may include advancement into executive positions, such as chief information officer or chief technology officer.

These are fast-growing career areas. For example, the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics reports median annual wages in 2022 and projected job growth from 2022–32 for the following occupational categories:

• Computer and information systems managers—$164,070 median wage, with job growth of 15 percent
• Database architect—$134,870 median wage, with job growth of 9 percent
• Computer and information research scientist—$136,620 median wage, with job growth of 23 percent

Other job titles graduates might pursue include:

• Network and computer systems administrator
• Application development director
• Computing services director
• Information systems director
• Management information systems director
• Database manager or administrator
• Data warehousing specialist

Scholarships and Funding

Master of Management

• Domestic students pursuing the Master of Management degree are eligible to apply for the Chicago Talent Pipeline Scholarship, which in academic year 2024–25 awards up to $14,000 per degree
• International students pursuing the Master of Management degree are eligible to apply for the Stuart School of Business Dean’s Scholarship, which in academic year 2024–25 awards up to $14,000 for the full two-year program
• Learn more about Stuart School of Business scholarships