Detailed Program Facts

Application Fee

  Application Fee: CAD 100

Tuition Fee

 CAD 33,318 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
Together, Stuart’s M.P.A. and M.S. SAM degrees prepare students to be effective, highly-skilled sustainability managers, decision-makers, and leaders, with a deep understanding of how to navigate the governmental and nonprofit sectors to get things done.

Our graduates are ready to advance their careers in public or private sector roles such as:

• Chief sustainability officer
• Clean energy director
• Climate initiatives director
• Environmental compliance manager
• Energy and sustainability strategic adviser
• Environmental planner
• Director of ESG reporting
• Regulatory and government relations manager
• Corporate social responsibility (CSR) consultant

The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics reports median annual wages in 2022 for the following job categories:

Median wages of $189,520 for chief sustainability officers, including job titles such as CSR and sustainability vice president, corporate sustainability process manager, and sustainability initiatives vice president.
Median wages of $128,620 for compliance managers, including job titles such as risk manager, environmental program manager, and health, safety, and environmental (HSE) manager.

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.