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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
The Master of Public Works (M.P.W.) degree is the most widely recognized educational credential for professionals engaged in public works and infrastructure engineering and management. This program is offered in cooperation with Illinois Tech’s Master of Public Policy and Administration program.
Course offerings will prepare students for careers as public works managers, engineers, and planners with an understanding of the engineering principles to manage and protect infrastructure design, construction, and operations.
Students are encouraged to select electives in the areas of construction management, geotechnical engineering, public administration, structural engineering, and transportation engineering.
Program Overview
Gain knowledge for careers as public works managers, engineers, and planners, and understand the engineering principles to manage and protect infrastructure design, construction, and operations.
Select electives within construction management, geotechnical engineering, public policy and administration, structural engineering, and transportation engineering.
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 graduate public works program will prepare you for such careers 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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