Welcome to the Graduate Information Session

Outline Benefits of Graduate Education IIT Graduate Programs at IIT Admission Requirements and Deadlines Financial Support Questions

Types of Graduate Degree Programs Ph.D. Professional degrees (MBA, Law) Master’s degrees Master of Science Professional Master, Master of Engineering

A master’s degree will help you to: Think independently and learn actively Advance in your career Attain accreditation Earn a higher salary Hone your professional skills Develop new competencies Change careers Enter a doctoral program Source: Council of Graduate Schools (CGS)

Average Expected Lifetime Earnings by Highest Degree Received ($ millions) Master’s degree 2.5 Bachelor’s degree 2.1 Associate’s degree 1.6 Some college, no degree 1.5 High School degree 1.2 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, July 2002 & CGS

With a doctorate degree you can: Become a leader in your field, a professor Conduct cutting-edge research Explore new frontiers – discover/invent/improve Hone independent thinking Enhance your problem-solving skills Grow professionally Advance your career Maximize your earning potential Source: Council of Graduate Schools (CGS)

Unemployment and Earnings by Level of Education, 2008 (CGS, Bureau of Labor Statistics) Degree type Unemployment in 2008 (percent) Median annual earning in 2008 Doctoral 2.0 $80,860 Professional 1.7 $79,144 Master’s 2.4 $63,856 Bachelor’s 2.8 $50,856 Associate 3.7 $38,272 Some College 5.1 $33,540 High School 5.7 $30,732

Private, independent, Ph.D.-granting institution What is IIT? Private, independent, Ph.D.-granting institution Areas of specialization: engineering, science, architecture, business, psychology, design, and law Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Why IIT? Quality – Access to internationally-recognized faculty (active researchers, accomplished professionals) and intellectually rewarding programs Flexibility – Shape a course of study to suit your needs and proceed at your pace to achieve your goals Convenience – Choose from classes offered at five Chicago-area campuses or “anytime, anywhere” over the Internet via IIT Online

Faculty: 12:1 student to faculty ratio Who is IIT? Faculty: 12:1 student to faculty ratio Students: approx. 5,042 graduate students (total) Research: 28 research centers and institutes ($53 million research awards in Fiscal Year 2010) Pritzker Institute of Biomedical Science and Engineering Wanger Institute of Sustainable Energy Research University Technology Park IIT Research Institute - Life sciences National Center for Food Safety and Technology

Samples of Research Areas: Who is IIT? Samples of Research Areas: Wind energy, smart grid, plug-in hybrids High-performance computing, networks Advanced materials, biopolymers Medical imaging Visual prosthesis, artificial limbs Cancer Clean coal, fuel cells Computational fluid dynamics, aerospace Math and science education, STEM

Professional Master’s and Master of Engineering A course-only program, known as a non-thesis master’s Fully accredited master’s degree, tailored to the working professional Classes are available days, evenings, weekends and online GRE requirement may be waived based on undergraduate GPA

Master of Science (M.S.) at IIT Usually requires a final thesis at the completion of course work This degree can be a final academic degree or a stepping stone to Ph.D. study GRE scores are required

Certificate or Non-Degree Options at IIT Can usually be completed in 3-5 courses Credits can apply toward your master’s degree requirements Non-degree Up to 3 courses (9 credit hours) can apply toward a degree

We currently offer the following graduate programs via the Internet Online Programs at IIT We currently offer the following graduate programs via the Internet 20+ certificates 15+ professional master’s 3 master of science A partial list of degrees offered online are in the areas of biology, chemistry, computer science, and network engineering

Admission Requirements – Armour, CSL, SAT Complete online application www.iit.edu/grad_apply $50 application fee Professional statement Letters of recommendation Official transcripts GRE scores (if required) TOEFL/IELTS scores (if required) Financial affidavit (International students only)

Admission Requirements - Stuart School of Business Complete online application www.iit.edu/grad_apply $75 application fee Essays (topics in the online application) Letters of recommendation Current resume Official transcripts GRE scores or GMAT scores TOEFL/IELTS scores (International students only) Financial affidavit (International students only)

Application Deadlines - Armour, CSL, SAT Spring 2011 Summer 2011 Fall 2011 Master’s Dec 15, 2010 May 10, 2011 Aug 1, 2011 Ph.D. Oct 15, 2010 April 15, 2011 May 1, 2011 Financial Consideration* Sept 1, 2010 N/A Jan 31, 2011 Classes Begin Jan 10, 2011 May 23, 2011 Aug 22, 2011 * For full-time M.S. and Ph.D. students interested in financial consideration for teaching and research assistantships and fellowships (does not apply for Stuart School of Business applicants)

Application Deadlines – Stuart School of Business Spring 2011 Summer 2011 Fall 2011 Master’s Dec 1, 2010 May 1, 2011 July 10, 2011 Ph.D. Classes Begin Jan 10, 2011 May 23, 2011 Aug 22, 2011

Admission Requirements - Architecture Complete online application www.iit.edu/grad_apply $50 application fee Professional statement 3 letters of recommendation Portfolio Official transcripts GRE scores TOEFL/IELTS scores (International students only) Financial affidavit (International students only)

Application Deadlines - Architecture The next deadlines are: Rolling admissions (Fall 2011 Master of Landscape Architecture and Master of Integrated Building Delivery candidates) January 15, 2011 (Fall 2011 Master of Architecture and Master of Science in Architecture candidates) April 15, 2011 (Fall 2011 Ph.D. candidates)

Admission Requirements - Psychology Complete online application www.iit.edu/grad_apply $50 application fee Professional statement (less than 1,000 words, outlining academic and career goals, academic potential, and relevant research and/or applied experience) 3 letters of recommendation Official transcripts GRE scores TOEFL/IELTS scores (International students only) Financial affidavit (International students only)

Application Deadlines - Psychology Most of the College of Psychology programs accept applications for Fall entrance only. Application deadlines are as follows: Clinical Psychology January 15th Industrial & Organizational February 15th Personnel & Human Resources February 15th Development Rehabilitation Counseling March 15th

Tuition and Fees for Full-Time Students 2010-2011 estimated cost of attendance for full-time students in Armour College, College of Science and Letters, and School of Applied Technology ($975 per credit hour) * Figures are estimates and are based on full-time enrollment of 9 credit hours per semester for two semesters. Tuition $17,550* Room & Board plus Books/Supplies 13,372 Fees & Insurance 1,091 Total $32,013

Tuition and Fees for IIT Stuart Full-Time Students 2010-2011 estimated cost of attendance for full-time students in IIT Stuart School of Business ($1,431 per credit hour) * Figures are estimates and are based on full-time enrollment of 9 credit hours per semester for two semesters. Tuition $25,758* Room & Board plus Books/Supplies 13,372 Fees & Insurance 1,070 Total $40,200

Funding Options (for Full-Time Students) Fellowships/Scholarships Teaching Assistantships Research Assistantships For more information, visit www.iit.edu/financial_aid/ Co-op and internship opportunities

Financial Aid Loans College work-study Campus employment Payment plans Employer tuition reimbursement

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