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The Master of Public Works (M.P.W.) degree is the most widely recognized educational credential for professionals engaged in public works and infrastructure engineering and management. This program is offered in cooperation with Illinois Tech’s Master of Public Policy and Administration program.

Course offerings will prepare students for careers as public works managers, engineers, and planners with an understanding of the engineering principles to manage and protect infrastructure design, construction, and operations.

Students are encouraged to select electives in the areas of construction management, geotechnical engineering, public administration, structural engineering, and transportation engineering.

Program Overview

Gain knowledge for careers as public works managers, engineers, and planners, and understand the engineering principles to manage and protect infrastructure design, construction, and operations.

Select electives within construction management, geotechnical engineering, public policy and administration, structural engineering, and transportation engineering.

Career Opportunities

Our graduate public works program will prepare you for such careers as:

  • Public works director
  • City engineer
  • Senior municipal engineer
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The Master of Public Works curriculum is offered in cooperation with Illinois Tech’s Master of Public Policy and Administration program. Coursework will prepare students for careers as public works managers, engineers, and planners with an understanding of the engineering principles to manage and protect infrastructure design, construction, and operations.

No thesis or comprehensive exam is required for completion of the degree.

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Each applicant will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis during the application review process to determine any deficiency course requirements.