Master of Engineering in MEMS

Industry-focused technical training plus business courses and internship

Zehra Parlak, entrepreneur, with Stefan Zauscher in office

Program Benefits

The 30-credit Duke Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science degree provides a unique combination of advantages:

  • Interdisciplinary training in engineering, science and management
  • Flexible, individualized curriculum combined with required industry internship
  • Three-semester study plans without a thesis
  • Excellent career outcomes in industry

Curriculum

The Duke Master of Engineering includes a flexible curriculum of engineering, science and business training over three semesters—about 1.5 years:

Davide Di Nubila

The Duke MEMS Master of Engineering program challenged me every single day by forcing me to step out of my comfort zone and adapt.

Davide Di Nubila ’20 Propulsion Test Engineer, Isar Aerospace
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Typical Study Plan

Fall 1Spring 1Summer 1Fall 2
Core Industry Preparation CoursesMENG 570: Business Fundamentals for EngineersMENG 540: Leadership & Management Principles for Technology-Based OrganizationsMENG 550:
Internship
[No Tuition Charged]
MENG 551: Internship Assessment
Departmental RequirementsCore CourseCore CourseCore Course
Math CourseCore Course
SpecializationElectiveElectiveElective

Master’s Contacts

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Siobhan Rigby Oca

Assistant Director of Master’s Studies for Robotics and Autonomy, Assistant Professor of the Practice in the Thomas Lord Department of MEMS

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