Master of Business Administration/Master of Science in Sustainability Analytics and Management

The Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)Master of Science in Sustainability Analytics and Management (SAM) dual-degree program integrates business, engineering, and law to answer the increasing demand for managers and executives who have a sophisticated understanding of environmental issues and sustainable business practices. The Illinois Tech M.B.A. and SAM degrees combine to develop your managerial expertise, business acumen, and technical skills and knowledge to become a leader who can make the business case for sustainability in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. The M.B.A. program’s rigorous curriculum is designed to develop an innovation mindset and the intellectual agility to tackle complex business challenges. Courses are infused with project-based learning and hands-on use of technology to develop your analytical, strategic, and managerial skills. The SAM program enables students with STEM backgrounds to hone their technical and analytics skills, develop their knowledge of environmental management, law, and policy, and learn how to apply technological innovation to build sustainable systems. Through Illinois Tech’s one-of-a-kind Elevate program, you are guaranteed access to hands-on experiences throughout your graduate education, such as virtual and in-person internships, and personalized mentorship to guide your academic studies and career planning. With an emphasis on managing technological innovation, this dual-degree program integrates business, analytics, engineering, and law to prepare professionals for leadership positions - particularly those focused on sustainability and environment, health, and safety (EHS)—in industry, government, and corporate settings.

Students must apply and be accepted to both programs: Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) and M.S. in Sustainability Analytics and Management(SAM). See each program page for specific admission requirements.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 record of academic achievement, and be highly recommended.No GMAT or GRE scores requiredSAM applicants should possess a background in environmental engineering and related engineering fields or the sciences. Strong quantitative skills are essential to success in this program.English proficiency exam, if required