Business Administration (M.B.A.)/Public Administration (M.P.A.)
Program Overview
The Illinois Institute of Technology's M.B.A./M.P.A. dual-degree program equips students with a comprehensive understanding of business and government operations. The program requires 57 credits, including core courses in both disciplines and elective courses tailored to individual interests. Graduates are prepared for leadership roles that bridge the private and civic sectors, such as governmental department directors, corporate consultants, and university administrators. The program offers hands-on experiences and access to professional networks.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) and Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) dual-degree program at Illinois Institute of Technology’s Stuart School of Business is designed for individuals seeking careers that bridge the private and civic sectors. The program aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge to become effective managers, decision-makers, and leaders with a comprehensive understanding of both business and government operations.
Outline:
The M.B.A./M.P.A. dual-degree program requires the completion of 57 credits (19 courses at three credits per course) with a minimum grade-point average of 3.0. The program consists of core courses and elective courses in both the M.B.A. and M.P.A. disciplines.
Core Courses:
Core Courses:
- BUS 510—Strategy and Innovation
- MBA 501—Financial Statement Applications
- MBA 504—Analytics for Decision Making
- MBA 509—Financial Management
- MBA 511—Marketing Strategy
- MBA 513—Operations and Technology Management
- BUS 590—Business Strategy Capstone
Core Courses:
- PA 501—Introduction to Public Administration
- PA 502—Organizational Behavior
- PA 522—Human Resource Management
- PA 532—Public Financial Management
- PA 568—Strategic Competitiveness in the Public Sector
- PA 580—Policy Evaluation Analytics
- MBA 505—Microeconomics and Game Theory (waived for M.B.A./M.P.A. dual-degree program participants)
Elective Courses:
Students can choose three elective courses from the following M.B.A. elective courses:
- MBA 522—The General Manager
- MBA 523—Negotiations and Strategic Decision Making
- MBA 532—Artificial Intelligence
- MBA 534—Blockchain
- MBA 536—Internet of Things
- MBA 564—Global Business Strategy
- MBA 576—New Technology Ventures Students can choose one elective course from the following M.P.A. elective courses:
- PA 581—Policy Design Analytics (waived for M.B.A./M.P.A. dual-degree program participants)
Careers:
The M.B.A./M.P.A. dual-degree program prepares graduates for careers and professions that bridge the private and civic sectors, particularly in leadership positions. Graduates may pursue roles such as:
- Governmental department directors, bureau chiefs, and other staff involved in analyzing and implementing public policies and regulations that impact businesses
- Corporate consultants working with governmental and nonprofit clients
- University and nonprofit administrators who engage with businesses for contracts and partnerships
- Executives, managers, and staff at businesses subject to government regulations or with contracts with government agencies and nonprofit organizations
Other:
- The program reduces the total requirement for earning the two degrees by four courses (12 credits) compared to earning the M.B.A. and M.P.A. degrees separately.
- Students have access to hands-on experiences through the Elevate program, including virtual and in-person internships and personalized mentorship.
- Stuart M.B.A. students have a free membership and access to events organized by Chicago Innovation, which attracts over 10,000 professionals annually.
