Degree Programs

Curriculum:

Research degree comprised of advanced technical coursework and or a doctorate (Ph.D.) in a chosen discipline.

Curriculum:

Research degree comprised of advanced technical coursework and a thesis (M.S.) in a chosen discipline.

Curriculum:

Non-thesis degree comprised of strong technical and business coursework. Requires an internship & applied research experience.

Professional Interests:

Research or technology development in academia, industry, or government.

Professional Interests:

Research or technology development in academia, industry, or government.

Professional Interests:

Product design, product development, and innovation in industry

Duration:

Average is 6 years

Duration:

1.5 - 2 years

Duration:

1.5 - 2 years

Ideal Candidates are:

• Interested in leading specialized research efforts in academia, industry or a government lab
• Motivated to publish peer-reviewed research with faculty advisers
• Prepared to present research efforts to professional and technical societies at conferences
• Interested in careers that focus on research and technology development
• Willing to work in a highly collaborative, interdisciplinary environment

Ideal Candidates are:

• Seeking a career in a research environment or want to use a master's program as preparation to apply for a doctoral program
• Interested in working in areas such as technology development and product design
• Willing to work in interdisciplinary research groups to gain practical research skills
• Interested in co-authoring published research and presenting to professional peers

Ideal Candidates are:

• Early career technical professionals pursuing a practice-oriented degree in industry
• Interested in product development, engineering support and technology innovation
• Interested in a curriculum that encompasses strong technical depth supplemented with core business fundamentals
• Willing to gain real world experience through an internship or applied research experience
• Interested in a non-thesis master's program