Master of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering
This degree prepares individuals with a bachelor’s degree in a technical area to work in polymer or polymer-related industries, consulting, or venture capital firms in non-research position requiring both a broad familiarity with fundamentals of polymer science and polymer engineering and some knowledge business and law. The program deepens technical knowledge in the polymer field while providing non-technical skills needed by team leaders, managers, and supervisors to make technology-mindful decisions.
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline
- GRE
- Personal Statement
- Resume
- Letters of Recommendation
Degree Requirements
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
Technical Core Courses | ||
PSPE:605 | Polymer Physical Chemistry | 4 |
PSPE:615 | Polymer Characterization | 4 |
PSPE:635 | Rheology, Processing and Evaluation of Polymeric Materials | 4 |
PSPE:645 | Research, Problem Solving and Communication of Technical Information | 3 |
PSPE:665 | Emerging Markets & Technologies | 3 |
Business and Law Core Courses | ||
MGMT:601 | Business Analytics and Information Strategy | 3 |
SCM:678 | Project Management | 3 |
LAWX:800 | Fundamentals of Intellectual Property | 3 |
Electives | ||
Select three credits of the following from Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering or Business: | 3 | |
ACCT:601 | Financial Accounting | |
FIN:602 | Managerial Finance | |
SCM:670 | Management of Supply Chains and Operations | |
SCM:675 | Global Supply Chain Management | |
MKTG:620 | Strategic Marketing | |
MKTG:625 | Brand Management | |
MKTG:635 | Digital Marketing | |
PLYE:797 | Advanced Topics in Polymer Engineering | |
PLYS:631 | Polymer Physics I | |
PLYS:711 | Special Topics: Polymer Science | |
PLYS:712 | Special Topics: Polymer Science | |
Total Hours | 30 |