Master of Engineering in Engineering, Law, and Policy Program By Penn State College of Engineering, School of Engineering Design and Innovation |Top Universities

Master of Engineering in Engineering, Law, and Policy

Main Subject Area

Engineering - GeneralMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Engineering - General

Degree

MEng

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

With the increasing rate of technological innovation and convergence among technologies and systems —such as Industry 4.0; energy and communication systems; the digitalization of industry through automation, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, among others—unprecedented political, ethical, economical, legal, and social implications emerge. These result in new opportunities as well as risks. To prepare the next generation of STEM professionals versed in policy and law systems and in the way emerging technologies interact with and enter into these systems, the Law, Policy, and Engineering (LPE) initiative created a new master of engineering degree in engineering, law, and policy (MELP).
The engineering, law, and policy degree leverages strengths from across Penn State as the first graduate program of its kind. This innovative non-thesis residential master’s program is the first academic offering of LPE, a collaborative initiative between the College of Engineering, the School of International Affairs, and Penn State Law at University Park. Students that pursue the MELP degree will attain broad interdisciplinary competence, an understanding of the societal and ethical impacts of emerging technologies, and technical, policy, and regulatory skills to become innovative leaders of change. This advanced professional program is flexible and can be customized to meet each students’ interests, needs, and technical background. It can be completed in as little as two semesters of intensive study, one year of full-time study, or two years of part-time study.

Program overview

Main Subject

Engineering - General

Degree

MEng

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

With the increasing rate of technological innovation and convergence among technologies and systems —such as Industry 4.0; energy and communication systems; the digitalization of industry through automation, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, among others—unprecedented political, ethical, economical, legal, and social implications emerge. These result in new opportunities as well as risks. To prepare the next generation of STEM professionals versed in policy and law systems and in the way emerging technologies interact with and enter into these systems, the Law, Policy, and Engineering (LPE) initiative created a new master of engineering degree in engineering, law, and policy (MELP).
The engineering, law, and policy degree leverages strengths from across Penn State as the first graduate program of its kind. This innovative non-thesis residential master’s program is the first academic offering of LPE, a collaborative initiative between the College of Engineering, the School of International Affairs, and Penn State Law at University Park. Students that pursue the MELP degree will attain broad interdisciplinary competence, an understanding of the societal and ethical impacts of emerging technologies, and technical, policy, and regulatory skills to become innovative leaders of change. This advanced professional program is flexible and can be customized to meet each students’ interests, needs, and technical background. It can be completed in as little as two semesters of intensive study, one year of full-time study, or two years of part-time study.

Tuition fee and scholarships

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More programs from the university

The School of Engineering Design and Innovation offers a number of graduate programs, including:

1. Engineering Leadership and Innovation Management

• 30-credit master’s of engineering degree • 12-credit graduate certificate • 12-credit graduate minor

2. Master of Engineering in Engineering, Law, and Policy • 30-credit master’s of engineering degree
The usual postgraduate entry requirements are as follows:

  • Statement of intent/purpose: This is used to decide who will review your application for admission and whether the School of Engineering Design and Innovation is a good match for you. The statement of intent is also considered in funding decisions.
  • Three letters of recommendation: References will be electronically notified by the Graduate School regarding how to submit/upload their individual reference evaluation form and reference letter to the applicant's application. 
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) scores for international applicants only
  • Transcripts: Copies of transcripts, degree/study certificates, and diplomas in the language of instruction from all institutions attended (undergraduate and graduate)

Additional requirements for Engineering Leadership and Innovation Management:

  • Statement of Purpose/Personal Statement: A 2-3-page essay demonstrating your written communication skills with:
  •            Statement of purpose (career and educational goals)
  •            Narrative describing your leadership and innovation experiences through summer internships, summer employment, co-op experiences, community engagement, professional societies, etc.
  •            Narrative describing your professional experience in an engineering position (or equivalent) to meet the 1-year requirement.
• Resume or CV
Additional requirements for the Engineering in Engineering, Law, and Policy : Statement of Purpose:  • An introduction about yourself, indicating interests, goals, and how the M.Eng. in Engineering, Law, and Policy degree can help further them. • Any unique experiences, skills, professional experience, and/or perspectives you will bring to the distinctive learning environment and how these will enhance the Law, Policy, Engineering (LPE) community. Professional engineering experience is preferred. Applicants wishing to enter the programme directly from an undergraduate degree may demonstrate experience through summer internships, summer employment, co-op experiences, or experience within professional societies or student-led organizsations that lead engineering projects or activities. • Discuss what makes you a strong candidate for the M.Eng. in Engineering, Law, and Policy. Make use of supporting examples to demonstrate. • Make certain the above points are linked with continuity and focus and demonstrate written communication skills.
Resume or CV: • Provide a current résumé or CV, which includes your education, employment history, awards and accolades, national and international exposure, publication credits, and leadership roles in any volunteer and/or extracurricular activities.
The average tuition fees for students at postgraduate level are as follows: 
  • PA residents: US $28,196
  • Non-PA residents: US $40,812

There is no special funding for the ELIM M.Eng. or the MELP graduate degree programmes. 

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