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M.Eng. in Materials Science and Engineering

Cornell’s Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Materials Science and Engineering equips students with interdisciplinary expertise for dynamic careers in engineering and management. Through hands-on projects in state-of-the-art labs, the program encourages innovation and prepares students to drive advancements in technology.

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Note: This page provides a general overview. For complete and accurate information, please consult the M.Eng. Student Services Coordinator. For current course offerings and information, refer to the Cornell University Registrar: Courses of Study.

Degree Requirements

To obtain an M.Eng. degree, students must meet the Material Science and Engineering conditions for good academic standing for graduate students, including:

  • 2.50 minimum semester GPA in M.Eng. courses
  • 2.50 minimum cumulative GPA in MSE courses

30 qualifying credits. All credits must be graduate level (5000+).

Core Courses

  • MSE 5830

    Thermodynamics of Condensed Systems

  • MSE 5840

    Kinetics, Diffusion, and Phase Transformation

  • MSE 5801

    Materials Structure and Electronic Properties

  • MSE 5802

    Materials Structure and Mechanical Properties

Note: Students who do not have an undergraduate degree in a materials program enroll in the core courses. Students who have completed a materials undergraduate degree waive the core courses and fulfill total credit hours with additional technical electives.

Capstone project

  • MSE 5010

    M.Eng. Project

    Note: Project courses are typically taken in a two-semester series.

  • MSE 5011

    M.Eng. Project

    Note: Project courses are typically taken in a two-semester series.

  • MSE 5070

    Interdisciplinary Design Concepts

Professional Development and Colloquium

Note: Students enroll in two semesters of professional development practicum and two semesters of colloquium.

  • MSE 5005

    MSE M.Eng. Professional Development

  • MSE 8010

    Materials Science and Engineering Colloquium

Management Elective

  • CEE 5900

    Project Management

  • NCC 5540

    Managing and Leading in Organizations

  • NBA 6650

    The Strategic Management of Technology and Innovation

Technical Electives

All remaining credit requirements are fulfilled with graduate-level technical electives.