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USA, Illinois
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1890
Total Students: 8,565 +
Main Campus Address
10 W 35th St, Chicago, IL 60616, United States
Prepare for a career in the rapidly-growing field of people analytics. You'll study human behavior and effectiveness in the workplace, learn to curate and analyze data, and use this data to inform sound human resource decisions.
People analytics professionals support human resource practices such as:
This program teaches critical skills, including:
understanding human behavior and effectiveness in the workplace
how to design and evaluate human resource practices related to recruitment and selection, training and development, and performance management
principles of measurement, data management, data visualization, and predictive analytics
using statistical methods to make sound decisions and evaluate program effectiveness
Read about internship and employment activities of our students and graduates in the IO Program newsletter.
Program Overview
The M.S. in People Analytics offers a unique integration of training in industrial-organizational psychology with a strong foundation in data science and modern analytic methods. In addition to the separate courses in data science, psychometrics and statistics, applications of analytic methods are integrated throughout the coursework on employee selection, performance management, and the assessment of organizational climate and employee engagement. A required internship will provide experience with real-word applications of analytics in an HR context.
Master's Degree
28 Days
Full-Time
24 Months
5
Intake Month/Year | Intake Status | |
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jan 2025 | Closed | |
aug 2024 | Closed | |
aug 2025 | Open |
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Career Opportunities
Our graduates are prepared to enter the workforce or move on to advanced degrees in psychometrics or industrial-organizational psychology. Students choosing to enter the workforce are well-prepared for jobs such as:
Illinois Tech has several of its own competitive scholarship programs that are open to both undergraduate and graduate students. All domestic undergraduate first-year and transfer students are automatically considered for scholarships that cover a generous portion of expenses such as tuition. Graduate students in select degree programs also may be considered for additional special scholarships, beyond any fellowships that they may receive.
Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.
It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.
A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):
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