Purdue Engineering Professional Master’s Programs
The engineering master’s programs are designed for early-career engineers, students who have recently completed a bachelor’s degree, and working professionals. They are an attractive option for engineers who want an advanced degree but prefer an alternative to traditional master’s degrees in engineering. Most degrees can be completed within one academic year.
In addition to deepening students’ engineering skills, we provide opportunities to learn, perform and network in a business environment. Upon completing the program, our graduates will be prepared for leadership positions in industry and government on a local, regional, national and international level. All programs incorporate a professional skills or competencies component, such as management, supervision, leadership and entrepreneurship.
Industry research shows that one-third of all engineers are promoted to management positions before having the proper management skills, which puts our master’s program graduates in high demand. Our alumni are equipped with the skills and experience companies need, and they come with Purdue’s established global reputation. Purdue Engineering graduate programs are ranked No. 4 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report (2024, 2023, 2022).
Programs
Programs are now accepting applications.
- Aeronautics and Astronautics
- Autonomy, IoT, and Robotics
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Dual Degree MSE+MBA
- Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Engineering Management
- Environmental and Ecological Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Materials Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Sports Engineering
Student Testimonials
"The accounting, marketing and operations management courses you take in this program allow you to become well-versed in critical areas that directly impact the financial bottom line of a business. The management courses challenge you to think in a different mindset beyond the typical engineering comfort zone of equations and numbers."
Engineering Management Program (’17)
Contech Engineered Solutions, Filtration Product Manager
"Being able to choose courses from the Engineering curriculum allowed me to develop technical skills tailored to what I wanted to do in my career. Taking the management classes helped me in networking and in communicating effectively with coworkers."
Engineering Management Program (’17)
Meta, Technical Program Manager
"The Biomedical Engineering PMP program at Purdue, along with the co-op experience, played a crucial role in my transition into the field of automation. The combination of advanced coursework and hands-on experience equipped me with the necessary skills and confidence to excel as a Research and Development Automation Engineer, leading innovative projects in clinical research."
Biomedical Engineering Professional MS Program (’24)
Innovative Genomics Institute (IGI), Research and Development Automation Engineer
"Purdue's Professional MS degree in Biomedical Device Development provided me with an advanced degree that has greatly improved my development opportunities within the medical device industry, especially in terms of employability."
Biomedical Engineering Professional MS Program (’18)
Ultra Maritime, Program Manager
"My experience in the program had a lasting impact on my career. I was able to learn life-long skills both technical and soft skills. In addition, I was able to develop meaningful relationships with my professors and peers. "
Civil Engineering Professional MS Program (’20)
KCI Technologies, Inc., Traffic Engineer
"One aspect that I found particularly appealing about the program was its duration. The one-year non-thesis format allowed for a quick entry and exit, which suited my career aspirations. As someone who aims to reach upper management positions eventually, gaining a master's degree in such a concise timeframe was quite advantageous. Additionally, the program's emphasis on business and financial aspects broadened my perspective beyond traditional engineering. Project management courses provided insights into the financial workings of major companies. Analyzing year-end reports and tracking the movement of money within major organizations gave me a holistic understanding of business operations."
Chemical Engineering Professional MS Program (’22)
ADM, Operations Leadership Development Engineer
"My journey has been one of incredible growth and transformation. When I embarked on this path, I knew I wanted to combine my passion for engineering with the management aspect of the field. The PMP program provided the perfect opportunity to explore both areas."
Chemical Engineering Professional MS Program (’24)
Intel, Process Engineer
"Everything that I learned in my Professional Master’s at Purdue, I could see it working in real time at Lilly. Operations management, supply chain, inventory—that’s stuff I never would have learned about in a typical engineering degree, but now I can filter through all of it, thanks to PMP."
Mechanical Engineering Professional MS Program (’23)
Eli Lilly and Company, Senior Process Engineer
Contact Information
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