Overview
The Packaging Science program of Rochester Institute of Technology consists of 36 credit hours comprised of six required core courses, elective courses, and either a comprehensive exam, a capstone project, or a thesis. The total number of elective courses depends on the student's choice of the exam, project, or thesis option. Faculty advisors assist in selecting an option that best meets a student's career aspirations.
Typical Job Titles
- Packaging Engineer
- Product Engineer
- Packaging Engineering and Merchandising Manager
- Packaging Sales
- Packaging and Display Sales
- Packaging Project Management Engineer
- Packaging Designer
- Packaging Scientist
- Package Engineering Technician
- Structural Designer
- Packaging Development Engineer
- Display Services Specialist
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Research Methods
- Principles of Research Communications
- Packaging and the Environment
- Distribution Systems
- Packaging for End Use
- Advanced Packaging Dynamics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Industrial Design Design View 645 other Masters in Design in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Submit copies of official transcript(s) (in English) of all previously completed undergraduate and graduate course work, including any transfer credit earned.
- Hold a baccalaureate degree (or US equivalent) from an accredited university or college.
- Recommended minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (or equivalent) in the final two years of undergraduate course work.
- Submit a current resume or curriculum vitae.
- Two letters of recommendation are required. Refer to Application Instructions and Requirements for additional information.
Tuition Fee
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International
54176 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 54176 USD per year during 24 months. -
National
54176 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 54176 USD per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Rochester
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Funding
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