Master of Engineering in MEMS

Industry-focused technical training plus business courses and internship

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Features & Benefits

  • Interdisciplinary training in business, engineering and science
  • Flexible, individualized curriculum
  • Required industry internship
  • No thesis
  • Complete in three semesters and a summer—about 1 1/2 years
  • Track record of excellent career outcomes
  • Two customized programs on MEng in Robotics and MEng in AI & Materials

General Curriculum

  • Industry Preparation Core:
    • MENG 540 Management of High Tech Industries—3 credits
    • MENG 570 Business Fundamentals for Engineers—3 credits
    • MENG 550/551 Internship or Project—0 credits
  • 5 Technical courses—15 credits
  • Mathematics course—3 credits
  • 3 Electives—9 credits
Typical Study Plan
Davide DiNubila

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

 Davide Di Nubila Propulsion Test Engineer
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Typical Study Plan for General Curriculum

3 Semesters and a Summer

CategoryFall 1Spring 1Summer 1Fall 2
Industry Preparation CoreMENG 540 Management of High Tech IndustriesMENG 570 Business Fundamentals for EngineersInternship

No tuition charged		Internship Assessment
Technical CoreTechnical Course 1Technical Course 2Technical Course 3

Technical Course 4
MathematicsMath Course
SpecializationElective 1Elective 2
Elective 3
Course Descriptions

Curriculum

30 credits, taken over three semesters on the Duke campus.

    • MENG 540 Management of High-Tech Industries
    • MENG 570 Business Fundamentals for Engineers
    • MENG 550 Internship or Project – no tuition charged
    • MENG 551 Internship or Project Assessment

  • Choose from among established courses and new ones, each aligned with our department’s research strengths.

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  • Specialize your degree. Choose from courses in engineering, the sciences and more at Duke. Selections subject to approval.

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Additional Information

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Master’s Contacts

Siobhan Rigby Oca, Director of Master’s Studies

Shauntil Gray, Director of Master’s Studies Assistant

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Certificates

Master of Science in MEMS

Master of Engineering in AI + Materials

Master of Engineering in Robotics & Autonomy