122 Master's degrees offered by the university

The common focus of the field is the study of fibrous materials and their use as apparel, as engineering structures (such as composite materials), in biomedical applications, and in home furnishings. At Cornell University, the Field of Fiber Science and Apparel Design is applied and multidisciplinary, with faculty members drawn from the Colleges of Human Ecology and Engineering.

Atmospheric Science from Cornell University, concerns the study of processes in the atmosphere, from the planetary boundary layer to the ionosphere. Applications relate to the analysis and prediction of weather and climate. 

The master of Agriculture and Life Sciences (Biological and Environmental Engineering) from Cornell University is a one-year, course-based master’s degree program ideal for career-focused students interested in the thorough study of issues and advancements in the fields of life, social and environmental sciences, and agriculture.

The Cornell-Peking MMH/MBA degree is a part-time and international dual-degree programme offered by the Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration at Cornell University and the Guanghua School of Management (GSM) at Peking University in Shanghai. 

The School of Hotel Administration’s highly competitive Master of Science (MS) program in Hotel Administration at Cornell University, is a research-focused degree designed for students interested in pursuing a career teaching hospitality management in a university setting and conducting groundbreaking research in the field.

Systems MS program students from Cornell University, will pursue methodologies that are relevant for planning, optimizing, and executing multi-disciplinary solution efforts for design and operational problems in engineering, business, and the social sciences.

The Chemistry and Chemical Biology program of study from Cornell University, will be adapted to your individual interests and needs in consultation with the M.S. Graduate Program Director, and will likely include coursework selected from across Cornell’s campus. 

Degree candidates in Chemical Engineering at Cornell University, are expected to pursue study and research that will give them a deeper comprehension of the basic and applied sciences and will develop initiative, originality, and creative ability. 

Graduate study in the field of Applied Physics from Cornell University offers the opportunity to achieve proficiency in physics, mathematics, and applied science. Applied Physics is particularly suitable for students preparing for a scientific career in an area of applied science based on principles and techniques of physics.

At Cornell University we offer a master degree in Applied Economics and Management. Our graduate field has a rich tradition of producing top graduates through its rigorous but flexible program led by the Dyson School's internationally known faculty.

The Creative Writing program at Cornell University in the department of English Language and Literature offers an M.F.A. degree only, with concentrations in either poetry or fiction.

Students in the M.S. or Ph.D. program  in Civil and Environmental Engineering may select one area of concentration. Each student in the Ph.D. program must take a qualifying examination shortly after receiving the M.S. degree, or, if a student comes to Cornell University with an M.S. degree, within nine months after arrival. 

This program in Asian Studies offered by Cornell University, is designed for students who did not major in Asian Studies as undergraduates or who want more work in language and area studies before entering the professional, business, or Ph.D. fields. 

This master degree program in Industrial and Labor Relations, offered by Cornell University is designed to help students develop in-depth knowledge of the academic literature on organizations and work relations in order to make original and substantial scholarly contributions to the field. 

Students wishing to earn a Ph.D. should apply directly to the Ph.D. program. However, it is possible to apply directly to the Computer Science M.S. program at Cornell University. 

The Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering offers a terminal M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering. This field of study is one of ninety-four major fields of study comprising The Graduate School at Cornell University. 

This program in Historic Preservation Planning, offered by Cornell University, prepares students for work in the history and preservation of buildings in a variety of urban and rural contexts. Two years of course work normally are needed.

The focus of current Materials Science and Engineering at Cornell University includes ceramics, complex fluids, metals, polymers and semiconductors in the form of thin films and in the bulk. Electrical, magnetic, mechanical, optical, and structural properties are investigated.

The two-year Master of Fine Arts in Creative Visual Arts programme from Cornell University is an intensive, intimate, and diverse community that supports both interdisciplinary and medium-specific practices, augmented by access to the breadth of fields of study across the university

The master of fine Arts in Image Text delivered at Cornell University is a low-residency program that brings together critically, culturally, and politically engaged practices in creative writing, visual media, and design for print and digital publication.