Illinois Institute Of Technology

Program Information

Degree Offered

Master of Transportation Engineering, Graduate Certificate in Construction Management; Graduate Certificate in Earthquake and Wind Engineering Design; Graduate Certificate in Geoenvironmental Engineering; Graduate Certificate in Infrastructure Engineering and Management; Graduate Certificate in Transportation Systems Planning

Format: Campus

Program Description:

These master's programs are course-only, professionally oriented degree programs that permit a concentration in preparation for engineering practice. Admission requirements to the programs in construction, architectural, geoenvironmental, geotechnical, structural and transportation engineering are the same as those for the M.S. program, with one possible exception. The GRE requirement is waived for applicants who hold a Bachelor of Science in a related field from an ABET accredited university in the United States with a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0. Candidates in these programs must complete a minimum of 32 credit hours, three of which may be a special project course, CAE 597. Up to 12 credit hours of 400-level undergraduate coursework (except CAE 431 and CAE 432) may be included in the professional master's program with prior adviser approval. No thesis or comprehensive examination is required for successful completion of this degree.

Accreditation:

Illinois Institute of Technology is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Eligibility Requirements:

Cumulative undergraduate GPA minimum: 3.0/4.0

GRE minimum score:
MS/MAS: For tests taken on or after Oct. 1, 2002: 900 (quantitative + verbal) 2.5 (analytical)
PhD: For tests taken on or after Oct. 1, 2002: 1000 (quantitative + verbal) 3.0 (analytical)

Students who have completed an accredited program in a related field or in a foreign school may be admitted on a provisional status until any deficiencies in preparation are removed.

International Student Requirements:

TOEFL minimum (if required): 550/213/80 (paper based/ computer based/ internet based)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Intensive

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Large City

Size & Settings: 5,000 - 9,999