| Length of Program | One Academic Year (2 Semesters) | Two Academic Years (4 Semesters) |
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| Coursework | 30 Credits
(average 15 per semester)
21 Credits:
- MSE Core Courses: MSE 2060, 3030 and 3040 (or equivalents) and one "properties" class (MSE 2610, 2620, 3010, 3050 or 4020)
- MSE Electives and Materials Application electives (or similar content at Graduate level)
- Project 4-8 credits
- a minimum of 6 credits in MSE beyond the project
- 2 credits of MSE Seminar (1/semester)
3 Credits: - One management course (NCC 5540, CHEM 5720, CEE 5900, CEE 5910, CEE 5930, NBA 6650 or CEE 6900
6 Credits: - Technical Electives consistent with preparing for a career in a materials related field
| 60 credits
(typically 1-2 traditional courses per semester, plus 8-9 credits of research)
Typical Timeline: - Upon arrival on campus: choose a research advisor and special committee member representing academic minor; select first semester courses
- First semester: Focus on coursework; begin research
- Second semester: Focus on coursework; develop outline for master's thesis
- First summer: Focus on research
- Third semester: Complete coursework; focus on research
- Fourth semester: If not continuing for second summer, finalize research, write and defend thesis and submit to Cornell Graduate School. If planning to continue for second summer, focus on research and move toward completion.
- Second summer (if applicable): Write and defend thesis and submit it to Cornell Graduate School.
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| Project | Industry project worth 4-8 credits
Projects are typically conducted with outside companies, with some opportunities to work with faculty.
| Research Thesis and defense
Research is conducted under MSE department or field faculty members.
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| Career Outlook | Industry, MS, MBA, PhD | PhD, Industry, government |
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| Flexibility | Students may take courses outside of MSE in areas such as Business, Computer Science, other engineering disciplines. | Students may tailor their studies to their particular interests and backgrounds, incorporating core topics in materials science as well as specialized courses and research flexibility conducted with and advised by Cornell MSE Field Faculty. |
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Program Cost
(2019-2020) | Tuition: $56,550/ academic year
Health Insurance: $3,116/academic year
Est. living expenses (9 months): $20,413
Student Activity Fee: $85/academic year
Total est. program cost: $86,968 | Tuition: $29,500/ academic year
Health Insurance: $3,116/academic year
Est. living expenses (12 months): $27,218
Student Activity Fee: $85/academic year
Total est. program cost: $119,838 |
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