At IIT, dual degree programs enable students to earn two professional degrees with fewer courses than if those degrees were pursued separately. Students who wish to enroll in a dual degree program must apply to and be accepted by both programs. Two dual degrees are offered in conjunction with the M.S. in Environmental Management. The EM program integrates managerial and technical skills into Chicago-Kent's renowned Environmental and Energy Law Studies Program. This joint program is particularly cohesive because the two schools worked closely together to design the Environmental Management Program, because faculty are drawn from both schools, and because both schools are housed at IIT's Downtown Campus.
Joint enrollment can reduce graduation requirements by as many as nine courses.
Stuart's MBA Program provides EM students with a comprehensive curriculum which develops skills with immediate application to today's business world, while building a base of understanding that will continue to produce benefits in the future. Students typically select one of the 10 MBA specializations to advance their specific professional goals in the environmental field. For example, an MBA with an Operations Management specialization would be especially useful to students interested in the effects of the production of goods on the environment. Or, a student in the EM program who wishes to focus on global environmental issues could combine the EM with and MBA specialization in International business. Joint enrollment can reduce course loads by as many as four courses.