2002-2003 Current Courses on the web . . . The graduate education program at Michigan Tech. is intimately tied to faculty research. The program of graduate coursework is designed to prepare students for careers and research in these areas. The Master of Engineering degree is intended to be a terminal professional degree where the candidate demonstrates advanced ability in both course work and an advanced independent design.
Students can complete the degree course requirements in two semesters.
The degree is typically completed by a practicum within industry or in government research. This degree is intended for students wishing to work in the areas of consulting engineering, industry, or government. The Master of Science degree is an advanced degree that typically includes both a coursework component and a research component. This degree is intended as either a terminal degree for students wishing to work in consulting, industry, or government, or as a gateway to the Ph. D. degree. The Doctor of Philosophy degree is a research degree.