Use the chart below to explore the difference between Duke's M.Eng. Program and traditional engineering MS degrees at Duke.
| Program Options |
Duke's M.Eng. program |
Traditional Engineering MS program |
| Curriculum | Core industry prep courses in business fundamentals and management, with technical courses focused within a chosen engineering discipline. | Research-based curriculum focused on developing advanced technical comprehension in a specific technical discipline |
| Undergraduate Education |
Requires an undergraduate degree in a specific engineering or science discipline | Requires an undergraduate degree in a specific engineering or science discipline |
| Duration |
Eighteen months | Two or more years, depending on the discipline |
| Work Experience |
Recommended for students with less than five years of work experience, and tailored for students in the earliest stages of their careers | Varies, depending on the discipline and degree sought |
| Student Career Goals |
Interest in technical positions that benefit from an understanding of business in a technology-based organization | Interest in research or academic positions |