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Combine computer science skills with the knowledge of navigating intellectual property management and markets with this accelerated master’s degree program.
The computer science program introduces concepts and techniques for designing and developing advanced software systems. Explore conceptual underpinnings of computer science—its fundamental algorithms, programming languages, operating systems, and software engineering techniques. Choose from electives like data science, computer graphics, artificial intelligence, database systems, computer architecture, and computer networks.
Then delve into the world of intellectual property rights by gaining an understanding of intellectual property, integrating perspectives and skills from five key disciplines: business, computer science, design, engineering, and law. Be equipped in leveraging and managing intellectual property through marketing, research and development, portfolio management, legal protection, or business transactions.
Illinois Tech’s Mies Campus lies at the intersection of Chicago’s diverse economy and a thriving research and technology community. Prepare for both worlds with this program.
Program Overview
The computer science program introduces concepts and techniques for designing and developing advanced software systems. Be equipped in leveraging and managing intellectual property through marketing, research and development, portfolio management, legal protection, or business transactions—essential skills for a savvy entrepreneur.
Career Opportunities
The combination of computer science skills and intellectual property management empowers you to develop and protect products and inventions.
Inventor
Software developer
Marketing manager
Licensing professional
Computer and information researcher
IP contract manager
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
January 2025
Chicago - Kent College of Law
565 West Adams Street,
CHICAGO,
Illinois,
60661, Midwest, United States
First-year applicants are currently enrolled in secondary school or have completed secondary school and have not attended an institute of higher education outside of their secondary school experience.
This includes students who have taken A-levels or studied in an Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, as long as they have not completed university coursework. Sometimes these students are also referred to as freshmen, regardless of their class standing upon entering the university.
Students engaged in a college preparatory or general education curriculum generally make good candidates for Illinois Tech. Team will take a holistic approach to reviewing your application, taking various factors into account such as high school performance, essays, choice of major, and test scores (optional) to make an admission decision and determine your optimal pathway to achieving your goals.
Recommended Coursework for Competitive High School Applicants: Mathematics: Three to four years; Science: Three years; English: Four years; Social Science: Three years; Second Language: Not required.
English Proficiency Requirement:
TOEFL iBT: 80 or above (20 minimum in all bands)
IELTS: 6.5 or above (6.0 minimum in all bands)
Application deadline: February 1 for fall (June 1 (for international students living in the U.S. only)); November 15 for spring.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Illinois Tech is Chicago’s leading tech university. Illinois Tech graduates get a significant ROI and exceptional career outcomes.
