Programs of Study

Below are links to more information about our outstanding graduate programs, including specific degree and course requirements. A graduate student wishing to change departments/majors after being initially admitted to one department must request his/her application materials be sent to the new department for review and admission approval. Graduate Assistantships DO NOT transfer from department to department.

Graduate Programs of Study

Ready to take the next step towards your future? Click through to learn more about the graduate programs of study at Rose-Hulman.

Biomedical Engineering - Graduate Studies

Chemical Engineering - Graduate Studies

Chemistry - Graduate Studies

Civil & Environmental Engineering - Graduate Studies

Electrical & Computer Engineering - Graduate Studies

Engineering Management - Graduate Studies

Mechanical Engineering - Graduate Studies

Optical Engineering - Graduate Studies

Thesis- or Project-based Master of Science Degrees

Students who are interested in performing original research and/or research methodology are encouraged to pursue a thesis-or project-based master of science program. Typically, these are students who would like to pursue a Ph.D. or work on industrial projects. The thesis-based or project-based degree emphasizes independent problem solving.

Thesis-based Program Options:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Chemistry
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Optical Engineering
Project-based Program Options:
 
  • Chemistry
  • Engineering Management
  • Environmental Engineering

MASTER OF ENGINEERING

A master of engineering degree is a professional degree that is great for both new graduates looking to enhance entry level industry opportunities and for professionals who already have experience in a particular area. 

Coursed-based Program Options:

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Chemistry/Biochemistry
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical and Computer Engineering
  • Engineering Management
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
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Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less.

- Marie Curie

Polish-French chemist, physicist and Nobel Prize recipient

Dr. Craig Downing lecturing to a class.

Craig Downing

Dr. Craig Downing, is the Director of Graduate Studies, Associate Dean of Lifelong Learning, and Head of the Department of Engineering Management and Professor, has extensive experience teaching manufacturing, management, and mathematics at the post-secondary level. He has 10 years of industrial experience, four years as a process engineer, and six years as a private consultant for organizations such as Lockheed Martin/NASA, Parker Hannifin, and Crain Enterprises.
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Contact Us

Graduate Studies
5500 Wabash Avenue
Terre Haute, IN 47803
Phone: 812-877-8463
graduatestudies@rose-hulman.edu
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