The dual-degree Master of Design (M.Des.)/Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) at the Illinois Institute of Technology is designed for ambitious professionals seeking to lead innovation through a powerful synthesis of user-centered design thinking and strategic business acumen. You will delve into complex challenges across business, civic, and social landscapes, developing the rigorous, imaginative, and interdisciplinary approach essential for driving impactful change. This program is ideal if you aspire to spearhead collaborative innovation initiatives within global organizations, blending deep design insight with robust management education.
You will undertake this intensive, full-time, on-campus program over two years, seamlessly integrating core management education from the Stuart School of Business with the methods-based approach of the Institute of Design. Your learning experience will be hands-on, involving real-world challenges, aggressive prototyping, and critical feedback. You will explore key areas such as user research, strategic communication, systems theory, and financial management, alongside electives to tailor your expertise. You will graduate with the dual qualifications and practical skills to excel in leadership roles, driving resilient change and shaping compelling opportunities in diverse industries.