1. Welcome to the Graduate Information Session

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

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

4. 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)

5. 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

6. 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)

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

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

17. Admission Requirements - Stuart School of Business
Complete online application
$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)

18. 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)

19. 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

20. Admission Requirements - Architecture
Complete online application
$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)

21. 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)

22. Admission Requirements - Psychology
Complete online application
$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)

23. 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

24. Tuition and Fees for Full-Time Students
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

25. Tuition and Fees for IIT Stuart Full-Time Students
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

26. Funding Options (for Full-Time Students)
Fellowships/Scholarships
Teaching Assistantships
Research Assistantships
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Co-op and internship opportunities

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

28. Any questions?