IIT Graduate Enrollment Blog

Meet an IIT Alum: Darshit Chokshi, Manager, ICICI Bank Ltd

Hometown: Ahmedabad, India

IIT Education: Master of Business Administration, 2008

Darshit Chokshi feels he has been on a successful career path since graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Gujarat University in 2000. He has gained substantial experience in business development, strategy formation and execution, program development, trade convention management, product development and financial planning and analysis. His career includes work with the growing conglomerate TATA Group for more than four years and in the publishing business of the Forbes group in India. Along the way, Darshit decided to pursue a full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) from IIT Stuart School of Business to be able to make the next leap for a management position in the financial world. He graduated from the MBA program in February 2008.

“I had looked at University of Illinois in Chicago, DePaul University and IIT Stuart for their MBA and finance programs. I was sure that Stuart was my choice given the strategic location in the financial district of downtown Chicago and the faculty. I had also heard positive testimonials from IIT alumnus who spoke of the strong quantitative and finance programs at IIT Stuart. I then attended the Stuart Open House at the downtown campus and knew that Stuart was my choice to pursue a full-time MBA,” says Darshit.

He praises IIT Stuart for its edge over the other B-Schools in the Chicago area because he says its strong business programs are supported by the best finance electives, making Stuart one of the top-ranked business schools for studying business administration and financial markets programs. He is putting his learning to good use working as a Manager with ICICI Bank for its Business and Consumer banking business. He expects to add value to the IIT and Stuart alumni relations development initiative and broaden the student diversity for their different programs.

“It is very important for you to know the synergies between your career aspirations and what a business school like IIT Stuart can offer you to be able to prepare you for the long-term career goals,” says Darshit to the prospective students who are looking to join the IIT Stuart MBA program.

He also advises current IIT students of the importance of starting to look for a summer internship as soon as they start with their first year education at IIT, rather than waiting until summer arrives. He feels that it is very important to be an excellent networker to identify opportunities and make the best use of connections.

Facts about Fall 2009 Students

IIT's fall 2009 enrollment numbers are in, and the university is happy to welcome and welcome back many talented students.

 

IIT's student population grew by 98 students this year.  The 2009-10 academic year kicks off with 7,707 students enrolled at the university at either the undergraduate or graduate level.  There are 3,242 graduate students in the Armour College of Engineering, College of Science and Letters, College of Architecture, Institute of Psychology, Institute of Design, and Center for Professional Development.

 

The IIT Stuart School of Business welcomes 684 students, up 31 students from last year's attendance.

This year, 73% of IIT's new full-time graduate students in the Graduate College are international, representing 42 countries.

 

Everything you ever wanted to know...

...about graduate programs, admission requirements and more for Illinois Institute of Technology is in one book.

The 2008-2010 Graduate Bulletin, which includes a list of required courses for most graduate degree programs and course descriptions, can be found online at http://www.iit.edu/graduate_college/bulletin/  

The book is divided by department so you can look for your academic area of interest.  Here are links to some of our larger departments:

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Computer Science

Stuart School of Business

Join IIT at Graduate Open House events in June

Come visit IIT at one of our upcoming Graduate Open House events in June to learn about graduate degree and graduate certificate options. For your convenience, we are hosting events at two of our campuses: Main Campus in Chicago and Rice Campus in Wheaton.

Graduate Open House
IIT Main Campus
Monday, June 22, 2009
4:30-6:30pm
Perlstein Hall Lobby and Auditorium
10 W 33rd Street Chicago, IL 60616

Graduate Open House
IIT Rice Campus
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
5:00-7:00pm
Atrium
201 East Loop Road Wheaton, IL 60189

While at an Open House, you can:
• Learn about academic offerings
• Speak with graduate admission representatives
• Discuss funding options with financial aid advisors
• Tour the campus facilities

Free parking is available for either event.

You can find directions to Main Campus here (http://www.iit.edu/about/directions_main.html) and directions to Rice Campus here (http://www.iit.edu/rice/about/directions.shtml).

Please RSVP on our Graduate Admission homepage (www.iit.edu/graduate_admission/) or at the following link: http://iit-grad.gotoextinguisher.com/survey/index.php?id=143.

For more information, contact Lesley Rivetto at 312.567.3832 or lrivetto@iit.edu.

Join IIT at Chicago's Green Festival this weekend!

Learn more about sustainability at Chicago's Green Festival.  The event brings together 400 green enterprises and community groups, inspiring speakers, live music, and tasty organic food and drink.

And stop by the Illinois Institute of Technology booth to chat with current students and staff about how IIT is a green campus.  IIT WISER Institute and IIT Stuart Environmental Management and Sustainability program will be exhibiting.

The event is held at Chicago's Navy Pier, and you can find us at booth #809.

Come visit:
10 am - 7 pm on Saturday, May 16
11 am - 6 pm on Sunday, May 17

Visit IIT Stuart Business Open House

IIT Stuart wants you to be strategically competitive in a tight job market. Learn how to get started on your graduate degree or graduate certificate by attending a Business Open House.

The next Stuart Business Open House will be held on Monday, April 27 from 5:30-7 PM.

When you attend an Open House at Stuart, you will be able to:

• Meet faculty and discuss program options
• Speak with admission representatives
• Learn about financial aid options
• Take a building tour of the IIT Downtown Campus
• Have your application fee waived

This event will take place in the 10th Floor Event Room of the IIT Downtown Campus building, located at 565 W. Adams St.

You can register online at this link: http://www.stuart.iit.edu/admissions/graduate/visit_stuart/openhouse.shtml or by clicking here 

If you have questions, please contact Lesley Rivetto at 312.567.3832 or lrivetto@iit.edu.  

Join IIT Stuart for Environmental Management and Sustainability Lunch

Join IIT Stuart on Monday, April 20 to learn about programs in environmental management and sustainability. (You'll be ready when Earth Day rolls around!)

Environmental Management and Sustainability Luncheon
Monday, April 20, 2009
11:30–1:00 p.m.
Presentation starting at 11:45 a.m.
Register here

Presentation by JohnPaul Kucz, Assoc. Director of Center for Sustainable Enterprise
Topic: "Sharing a Sustainable Vision, Shaping a Sustainable Future"

IIT Downtown Campus
565 West Adams Street
1st Floor Lobby and Auditorium
Chicago, IL

At this event, you will have the opportunity to listen to IIT professor JohnPaul Kucz give a special presentation lecture. You will also have the chance to learn about admission to IIT Stuart's graduate Environmental Management and Sustainability and other business programs.

Current IIT Stuart graduate students and other faculty members will be available to answer questions on curriculum and student life throughout the event.

You can read more by visiting our website: http://www.stuart.iit.edu/admissions/graduate/visit_stuart/openhouse.shtml.
RSVP today!

If you have any questions about the event, please contact Lesley Rivetto at rsvp.grad@iit.edu

Tuition Rates 2009-2010 Posted

Tuition figures for the next school year (beginning Fall 2009) are set.  Here's the breakdown:

For graduate students at Illionois Institute of Technology Armour College of Engineering, Center for Professional Development, College of Science and Letters, and Institute of Psychology : Tuition is $888 per credit hour. The estimated annual cost of attendance for full-time students (based on enrollment of nine credit hours per semester for two semesters) follows.

Tuition	$15,984
Room and Board	$11,933
Health Insurance*	$850
Books/Supplies/Personal	$802
CTA U-Pass	$92
Activity Fee	$70
Orientation Fee	$50
Total	$29,781

 

For more information, please see http://www.iit.edu/graduate_admission/finances/tuition.shtml  For information about methods of payment or payment plans, please visit the Bursar’s Office website at http://www.enrollment.iit.edu/bursar/.

 

For graduate students at IIT Stuart School of Business: Tuition is $1,350 per credit hour. The estimated annual cost of attendance for full-time students (based on enrollment of nine credit hours per semester for two semesters) follows.

Tuition	$24,300
Room and Board	$11,933
Health Insurance*	$850
Books/Supplies/Personal	$802
CTA U-Pass	$92
Activity Fee	$60
Orientation Fee	$50
Total	$38,087

For more information, please see http://www.stuart.iit.edu/admissions/graduate/tuition.shtml.  For information about methods of payment or payment plans, please visit the Bursar’s Office website at http://www.enrollment.iit.edu/bursar/.

Visit IIT Stuart for MBA Luncheon on Tuesday, March 31

If you are interested in earning a degree or certificate in business administration or marketing communication, join IIT Stuart for a special event next Tuesday:

MBA Luncheon Event
Hosted by the Office of Graduate and Professional Enrollment

Tuesday, March 31
11:30am-1pm
Presentation starts at 11:45am

Presentation by Assistant Professor Elizabeth Durango-Cohen, Ph.D. 
Topic: How to Succeed in Today's Economic Environment: Trends, Solutions, and Insights

RSVP here

This event will be held in the first floor lobby and auditorium at IIT's Downtown Campus at 565 W Adams Street, Chicago.

During this special event, you will be able to:

• Listen to an IIT professor give a private lecture
• Discuss program options with faculty
• Speak with admission representatives
• Meet current IIT graduate students and IIT alumni
• Tour IIT's Downtown Campus

We waive the application fee for event attendees.

To let us know in advance that you're planning to attend, please visit http://www.stuart.iit.edu/admissions/graduate/visit_stuart/openhouse.shtml or you can RSVP here

If you have any questions about the event, please contact Lesley Rivetto at rsvp.grad@iit.edu

Visit IIT Stuart's Finance Luncheon Event on Thursday, March 12

If you are interested in earning a degree or certificate in finance or business administration, join IIT Stuart for a special event on Thursday:

Finance Luncheon Event
Hosted by the Office of Graduate and Professional Enrollment

Thursday, March 12
11:30am-1pm
Presentation starts at 11:45am

Presentation by Professor John Bilson, Ph.D.
Topic: The Financial Crisis and the Job Market

RSVP here

This event will be held in the first floor lobby and auditorium at IIT's Downtown Campus at 565 W Adams Street, Chicago.

During this special event, you will be able to:

• Listen to an IIT professor give a private lecture on "The Financial Crisis and the Job Market"
• Discuss program options with faculty
• Speak with admission representatives
• Meet current IIT graduate students
• Tour IIT's Downtown Campus

We waive the application fee for event attendees.

To let us know in advance that you're planning to attend, please visit http://www.stuart.iit.edu/admissions/graduate/visit_stuart/openhouse.shtml or you can RSVP here

If you have any questions about the event, please contact Lesley Rivetto at rsvp.grad@iit.edu