Professional Science Master's (PSM) in Nanotechnology

The Professional Science Master's in Nanotechnology program provides students with scientific education in nanotechnology and professional training in business and technology entrepreneurship. The program prepares students with necessary skills for seeking employment in industry and academia involved in nanotechnology research, product development and commercialization. The Professional Science Master's in Nanotechnology consists of 30 credit hours of graduate study that covers Fall, Spring and Summer consecutive academic terms. Admission to the program occurs only in the Fall semester of each year and students are expected to finish the degree in two years. The program of study includes a balanced course offering including interdisciplinary technical courses in the field of nanotechnology and advanced courses in business management and technology entrepreneurship. The program also includes 3 credit hours of directed research and a 3-month internship training in one of our partnering industry and research organizations. After successfully completing the program, students will receive both a PSM degree in Nanotechnology and a Graduate Certificate in Technology Ventures. This sequence of training will provide students with valuable scientific knowledge, hands-on research experiences and business management skills to work efficiently and competitively in nanotechnology-oriented businesses and entities.