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

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
SCM: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