Detailed Program Facts

Application Fee

  Application Fee: CAD 100 FREE

Tuition Fee

 CAD 32,040 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Illinois Institute of Technology - Mies Campus

  CAD 12,000 per year

*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.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

• IELTS
  • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5
• TOEFL
  • Minimum Overall Score - 80
• DUOLINGO
  • Minimum Overall Score - 115.0  

• Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's degree.

• Minimum CGPA Required: 70.00 %

Additional Information

Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Master of Management/Master of Science in Computer Science dual degree are well-prepared for research and development positions and for management roles that plan, implement, and maintain the computing and information technology needs of a business or organization. For professionals with experience, opportunities may include advancement into executive positions, such as chief information officer or chief technology officer.

These are fast-growing career areas. For example, the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics reports median annual wages in 2022 and projected job growth from 2022–32 for the following occupational categories:

• Computer and information systems managers—$164,070 median wage, with job growth of 15 percent
• Database architect—$134,870 median wage, with job growth of 9 percent
• Computer and information research scientist—$136,620 median wage, with job growth of 23 percent

Other job titles graduates might pursue include:

• Network and computer systems administrator
• Application development director
• Computing services director
• Information systems director
• Management information systems director
• Data systems or security systems designer
• Database or operations manager or administrator

Many of our M.S. in Computer Science graduates have gone on to pursue Ph.D. programs at Illinois Tech and other leading institutions, such as Northwestern University, Columbia University, and Boston University.

Scholarships

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):

1. Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
2. Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
3. 24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.