MBA Program
The Stuart MBA prepares engineering, scientific and technology professionals for entrepreneurial and management careers in industries where technology plays a key role.
Being a part of the Illinois Institute of Technology, the Stuart MBA is particularly attuned to the needs and aspirations of engineering, scientific and technology professionals. In the globally competitive marketplace of the 21st century, which we call the Next Economy, successful executives need incisive decision-making skills, leadership skills to manage multicultural teams, an entrepreneurial mindset to identify rapidly-emerging opportunities, creativity in developing solutions to exploit these opportunities, innovative thinking to develop new products and services as part of these solutions and strong appreciation for sustainability to ensure that such solutions do not come at the expense of the environment or the planet. Our MBA program is designed around a cutting-edge framework called Strategic Competitiveness that integrates leadership, incisiveness, entrepreneurship, creativity, innovation and sustainability – ideas that are particularly relevant for the engineering, scientific and technology professionals.
Why Should You Choose the Stuart MBA?
The IIT Stuart MBA is different from conventional MBA programs in many ways and here are some strong reasons why you should seriously consider selecting it:
• The program is uniquely tailored for students who do not have a business or commerce background, and have graduated with engineering, science or technology degrees.
• It prepares you for entrepreneurial and managerial careers in industries that emphasize science and technology.
• The program emphasizes Strategic Competitiveness. Concepts like innovation, entrepreneurship, leadership, creativity, and sustainability are all interwoven through the program to help students become more effective managers in the next economy.
• It focuses on quantitative models and analytical methods that help students develop practical skills.
• It has a strong global perspective with an internationally diverse student body.
• It offers great flexibility to allow students to follow a pace they are comfortable with.
• Its location in the heart of Chicago’s vibrant business district makes it convenient for part-timers to pursue the program, and gives opportunities for full-time students to interact with industry.
• The Stuart MBA emphasizes strong theoretical rigor, but at the same time offers industry relevance.
Small classes allow stimulating classroom experiences, and many classes employ a case-study approach, advanced hands-on field work, and team projects that encourage students to develop creative strategies. Courses incorporate the latest technological resources, with some using hands-on computer lab sessions. Classes combine full-time and part-time students, so you benefit from the wide-ranging experiences that your fellow students bring to the classroom.
Discover the Stuart MBA!
To learn more about the program and the application process, please call us at 312.906.6576 or email us at admission@stuart.iit.edu and we will be happy to assist you.
