Mater’s and PhD students play a critical role in our department’s research and teaching enterprise, partnering with the faculty to deliver excellence in education and discovery.
The objectives of the postgraduate Master’s Degree programs (30 credit hours) are to excel in a specific subject area, develop mastery, and achieve academic excellence in one of the concentrations offered by the University. The Master’s Degree programs prepare individuals to meet the highest standards of academic learning in their chosen field of study and support their progress toward a specific professional or career path. Academic advising is required.
Our Master’s Degree programs are distinct from those offered by other institutions with similar profiles. They emphasize the scientific theory and application of scientific learning across various bodies of knowledge. Students engage in diverse science, technology, and research-oriented programs and techniques. Note that not all programs are available as a Master of Science Degree; academic advising is required before formulating a program of study.
The ultimate academic achievement is the Doctoral Degree (75 credit hours). The objective of the Doctoral Degree program is to make students investigate and research a very specific problem within a certain area or field of study, addressing industry or society-related issues.
Each student is expected to choose a relevant and useful research topic to earn their Doctoral degree, often building upon suggestions by previous or fellow researchers. The Doctoral Degree recognizes a student’s ultimate scholarly and research-based capabilities and achievements in their chosen area of study.
