Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Graduatestudents make up one third of WPI’s vibrant student population. More than 20master’s, PhD, and certificate programs are offered in many fields, includingscience, engineering, management, policy, and interdisciplinary areas. Newgraduate degrees in neuroscience (MS), business analytics (MS), businessadministration (PhD), and a revised MS in information technology help studentskeep pace in a changing global market. Graduate students can expect a small-campusfeel, many opportunities to work in teams, and personalized mentoring thatgives them a solid foundation as they pursue their studies. Students engage inprojects and research endeavors that connect them directly with solving today’sglobal challenges.

WPI is committed to studentsuccess after graduation, so professional development opportunities andresources for graduate students are plentiful. From gaining publishingcredentials to overseeing a lab to fine-tuning professional communications,students acquire applicable skills and the know-how to navigate the academic orbusiness world. Graduate students have the freedom to pursue research thatmatches their interests and receive one-on-one faculty guidance to help themnavigate coursework and a professional plan. WPI’s industry and businesspartnerships extend opportunities for graduate students’ research possibilitiesand post-graduate job prospects.