What Is a Professional Science Master’s?
The professional science Master's degree, or PSM, is a new degree in science and mathematics that prepares a student for a profession outside of academia. The degree offers a blend of science or mathematics with professional skill sets needed by industry.
Characteristics of a Professional Science Master’s Degree included:
· 50% of courses are graduate-level science and mathematics.
· Programs are interdisciplinary, with electives from ancillary disciplines that provide professional skills. These skills might include informatics, communications, marketing, finance, management, law, regulatory affairs, and ethics.
· Provide interactions and experience with industry, including final projects, thesis, or case studies relating to real-world problems and internships.
· Advisory board consisting of professionals from business and industry.
What Role Does Industry Play In Professional Science Master’s Initiative?
· Help in development and planning of curriculum for the programs completing surveys.
· Continue to play a role in the development of curriculum for programs by serving as members of a program’s advisory board.
· Help in training by providing internships to students in professional science master’s degree programs.
The Professional Science Master’s Initiative will:
· Provide graduates to fulfill workforce needs for high technology industries.
· Support collaboration between industry and the University to enhance economic development in the State.
If you would like become involved in our initiative or fill out a survey on industry needs, click on the links below.