Master of Engineering in MEMS
Industry-focused technical training plus business courses and internship
Priority Application Deadline: January 16, 2025
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
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
The Duke MEMS Master of Engineering challenged me every single day to step out of my comfort zone and adapt.
Typical Study Plan
3 Semesters and a Summer
| Category | Fall 1 | Spring 1 | Summer 1 | Fall 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industry Preparation Core | MENG 540 Management of High Tech Industries | MENG 570 Business Fundamentals for Engineers | Internship No tuition charged | Internship Assessment |
| Technical Core | Technical Course 1 | Technical Course 2 | Technical Course 3 Technical Course 4 | |
| Mathematics | Math Course | |||
| Specialization | Elective 1 | Elective 2 | Elective 3 |
Curriculum
30 credits, taken over three semesters on the Duke campus.
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- 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
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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.
Additional Information
Master’s Contacts
Siobhan Rigby Oca, Director of Master’s Studies
Shauntil Gray, Director of Master’s Studies Assistant