Program Overview

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Program Overview

The Master of Public Administration in Analytics program is designed to teach students a combination of top-notch analytical skills and knowledge of administrative best practices that will prepare them to be effective public and nonprofit managers, leaders, and entrepreneurs.

Program Details

• Program Type: Master's
• Degree: M.P.A.
• Department: Business
• College: Stuart School of Business
• Program Location: On Campus
• STEM Designated: Yes
• Meets F-1 Visa Requirements: Yes

Program Description

In today’s data-driven environment, managers in high-performing organizations in every sector—business, government, and nonprofit—need to be able to analyze and interpret data and then use that information to implement policies, operations, and programs. The Master of Public Administration in Analytics program at Stuart School of Business delivers a rigorous, applied curriculum that is focused on developing students’ skills and expertise in analytics, public policy, and management, so they graduate with a solid foundation for career advancement.

Curriculum

The M.P.A. in Analytics degree requires a minimum of 30 credit hours (10 courses) of graduate work, including eight required core courses and two elective courses.

Admission Requirements

• Completed online application
• Official transcript submission with a minimum cumulative undergraduate grade-point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• No GMAT or GRE scores required
• A one-page statement of purpose, with goals and objectives
• English proficiency exam, if required
• Work experience is a plus
• Undergraduate coursework in either statistics, analytics, or economics preferred

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Master of Public Administration in Analytics program are well prepared for the public and nonprofit sector job markets, including management and supervisory roles, as well as positions in the private sector that interact with government agencies and nonprofit organizations. Potential job titles include:

• Program manager
• Nonprofit or NGO (non-governmental organization) manager or director
• Budget analyst
• Program analyst
• Senior data analyst
• City manager
• Public policy manager
• Government relations director
• Government affairs consultant

Scholarships and Aid

All Stuart School of Business graduate students are automatically reviewed for merit-based scholarship awards at the time of admission to Illinois Tech.

Graduate Credit for Work Experience

Students in Stuart School of Business graduate programs who have sufficient work experience may obtain credit by proficiency for courses (up to nine credit hours total) through satisfactory performance on Stuart credit by proficiency examinations.

Featured Faculty

• Roland Calia: Associate Dean of Assessment and Recruitment Director of Master of Public Administration Director of M.S. in Sustainability Analytics and Management Director of M.S. in Project Management Industry Professor of Public Administration
• Joanne E. Howard: Industry Associate Professor of Public Administration
• Elizabeth J. Durango-Cohen: Assistant Director of Graduate Analytics Programs Assessment Director of the Center for Advancing Corporate Performance M. Zia Hassan Endowed Professorship Associate Professor of Operations Management
• Arthur A. Malinowski Jr.: Lecturer

Program Benefits

The M.P.A. in Analytics is a STEM-designated program, and international graduates of the program are eligible to apply for an extension for Optional Practical Training, which allows selected students to stay and work in the United States for up to three years after graduation. Through Illinois Tech’s one-of-a-kind Elevate program, students are guaranteed access to experiential learning opportunities, such as internships and real-world projects, and receive personalized mentorship to guide their academic studies and career planning.