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
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume
  • Letters of Recommendation

Degree Requirements

Technical Core Courses
PSPE 605Polymer Physical Chemistry4
PSPE 615Polymer Characterization4
PSPE 635Rheology, Processing and Evaluation of Polymeric Materials4
PSPE 645Research, Problem Solving and Communication of Technical Information3
PSPE 665Emerging Markets & Technologies3
Business and Law Core Courses
MGMT 601Business Analytics and Information Strategy3
MGMT 678Project Management3
LAWX 800Fundamentals of Intellectual Property3
Electives
Select three credits of the following from Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering or Business:3
ACCT 601Financial Accounting
FIN 602Managerial Finance
SCM 670Management of Supply Chains and Operations
SCM 675Global Supply Chain Management
MKTG 620Strategic Marketing
MKTG 625Brand Management
MKTG 635Digital Marketing
PLYE 797Advanced Topics in Polymer Engineering
PLYS 631Polymer Physics I
PLYS 711Special Topics: Polymer Science
PLYS 712Special Topics: Polymer Science
Total Hours30