Illinois Tech and DePaul are both Chicago-area options, but Illinois Tech’s MS ITM is more customizable and technically intensive, while DePaul’s MSIS emphasizes enterprise systems, digital transformation, project management and flexible online/on-campus delivery.
| Factor | Illinois Tech | DePaul |
|---|---|---|
| Degree | MS Information Technology & Management | MS Information Systems |
| Length | 30 credits | 48 quarter hours plus possible introductory coursework |
| Format | Coursework, specialization, project or thesis paths | In person or online |
| STEM | Yes | Yes |
| AI Exposure | High | Moderate |
| Published tuition | $1,925 per credit | $1,003 per credit |
Curriculum difference
Illinois Tech requires technical/management foundations and allows deep specialization across software development, cloud, cybersecurity, analytics and applied AI. DePaul’s curriculum emphasizes systems analysis, IT project management, digital transformation, database design, cloud and enterprise systems, with capstone/internship/thesis options.
Career evidence
Neither current program page publishes a directly comparable, current degree-specific placement and starting-salary report. MSITM.com therefore treats their current public information as career-path and labor-market evidence rather than a standardized outcome comparison.
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Based on program data verified by MSITM.com in September 2026.