Is the PSM for me?
The Illinois PSM is for those who
- seek careers in industry, government, or business
- are interested in science and management
- do not wish to pursue a PhD
- are looking for a competitive edge in the job market
How is the PSM different from other degrees?
- more science (or mathematics) than an MBA
- more business than a traditional graduate degree in science or mathematics
- connections with industry leaders through the industry seminar series
- “real world” project and team experience through a required internship
Why Illinois?
Combining advanced education in science and business with an Illinois PSM means connecting some of the highest-ranking science and business programs in the world.
IIllinois sets the standard for innovative, world-class education with
- 22 Nobel Prize faculty and alumni winners,
- 41,000 students and 3,000 faculty members,
- one of the largest and finest public university libraries in the world,
- 150 affiliate centers and institutes performing cutting-edge research,
- over 600,000 alumni, including 17 Pulitzer Prize winners and 158 Guggenheim Fellows, and
- the on-campus Research Park hosting major companies such as ADM, Caterpillar, and Tetravitae Bioscience.
