The Accelerated Master’s Program consists of two offerings: Co-Terminal (AMP-CT) or Advanced Standing (AMP-AS). Below is a brief overview of the two options.
Co-Terminal Explained
The co-terminal option of the Accelerated Master’s Program is for Illinois Tech undergraduate students who have at least 12 credits left toward their undergraduate degrees. Third-year students are ideal candidates for the co-terminal option, as it requires the completion of at least 60 credits. For transfer students, at least 12 credits must have been completed at Illinois Tech. Choose from either a pre-determined pairing of bachelor’s and master’s degrees, or work with your adviser to select your own pairing that matches your interests.
This program allows undergraduate students to earn both an undergraduate and graduate degree in five to six years. Nine shared credits will apply toward both of your degrees. Additionally, undergraduate financial aid is applied toward both degrees.
To participate as a co-terminal student, you must meet the following eligibility requirements :
- Must be in good academic standing with the university
- Student must not have applied for conferral (i.e. graduation) at the time of the co-terminal application
- Must have completed at least 60 credits and have no fewer than 12 undergraduate credits remaining at the start of co-terminal program
- Co-terminal pairing must be approved prior to starting the course of study
- Minimum 3.0 GPA required; students with a GPA lower than the minimum may still be eligible with a letter of recommendation from their undergraduate academic adviser
Advanced Standing Explained
The advanced standing option of the Accelerated Master’s Program is for Illinois Tech undergraduate students who have fewer than 12 credit hours remaining until graduation, or alumni who have graduated within the past three years. Choose from either a pre-determined pairing of bachelor’s and master’s degrees, or work with your adviser to select your own pairing that matches your interests.
Those participating in the advanced standing option will have 9 credits from their undergraduate degree apply to their graduate program, reducing the time required to complete the graduate program by one semester.
To participate in advanced standing, you must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Must meet established graduate admission standards
- Must have demonstrated evidence of 9 sharable credit hours from your Illinois Tech undergraduate transcript
Note: Stuart School of Business graduate programs do not participate in the advanced standing option.
Contact
Questions on Co-term or Advanced Standing?
Students interested in the Accelerated Master’s Program should contact grad.admission@iit.edu for more information and application requirements.
