M.Eng. Program in Materials Science and Engineering

A One-Year Program With Three Essential Pillars

• Capstone Project

  As part of the M.Eng. program, each student completes a capstone project, which is selected through a process involving both the student and project sponsor.

  This project is a unique opportunity for students to get hands-on experience solving a real-world problem of significance. Students typically have several options to choose from, including projects sponsored by Cornell faculty, local industry partners, and a project-based entrepreneurship course.

• Professional Development

  As part of our commitment to implementing a comprehensive professional program, the M.Eng. curriculum includes two semesters of the Professional Development Seminar. In this course, students engage in active-learning topics such as networking, emotional intelligence, salary negotiation, and more.

  Our M.Eng. program also works together with the Cornell Team and Leadership Center, for both orientation and seminars, to construct a unique curriculum that prepares students to maximize their effectiveness in the workplace.

• Graduate-Level Coursework

  Our M.Eng. is a flexible program, where students customize their course load based on their unique interests, while working closely with their faculty advisor to develop a curriculum that best fits their needs.

  Typically, students take six to eight graduate-level instructional courses. Many of these are courses taught by the Materials Science and Engineering department, but students are also encouraged to take technical electives from other departments at Cornell.