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Home > Academics > Graduate programs > Professional master’s programs

Professional master’s programs

A Berkeley Engineering professional master’s program prepares students with the skills they need to join the workforce as an engineering leader immediately after graduation. In addition to deepening one’s technical skills at one of the top public universities in the world, these programs put a great deal of focus on real-world application, communications, teaming, and project management. This, along with the 73,000+ alumni network, positions our graduates to be competitive in today’s global job market.

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Master of Analytics

An 11-month program that trains students in data-driven analytical methods and tools for optimization, statistics, simulation, and risk management with relevant industry context. Graduates develop innovative models and find creative solutions to rapidly changing business and industry challenges, and communicate and implement their solutions.

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Master of Design

A three-semester program with an interdisciplinary curriculum that connects technical rigor, design theory, and social practice and prepares students for a broad range of creative and technical roles. Offered by the Jacobs Institute for Design Innovation and the College of Environmental Design.

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Master of Development Engineering

A 15-month program merging technology and development for careers in social impact, entrepreneurship and sustainability. Concentrations include: AI/Data Analytics for Social Impact; Energy, Water, and the Environment; Sustainable Design Innovations; Healthcare Transformations. Offered through the Blum Center for Developing Economies

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Master of Engineering

A two-semester program combining engineering, business and leadership curricula with capstone projects in a chosen technical concentration. MEng degrees are offered through all seven engineering departments augmented with business and leadership coursework. A two-year MBA/MEng dual degree program is also available.

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Master of Molecular Science and Software Engineering

A remotely delivered, one-year, full-time program that prepares students for careers in computational science, data science, machine learning, and software engineering. The program is designed to train students with backgrounds in chemistry, physics, biology, computer science, or from other physical science disciplines. A part-time option is available.

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Master of Translational Medicine

A 10-month program offered in collaboration with UC San Francisco, trains students in the technical, business, and clinical aspects of bringing new medical technology from concept to clinical use.

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Comparison of degree programs

Degree programLength of programFormatSample Post-Graduation Career Titles
Master of Analytics
Program tuition & fees
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11 monthsIn-person

Analytics Associate, Business Intelligence Analyst, Data Analyst, Data Engineer, Data Scientist, Financial Engineer, Machine Learning Engineer, Operations Analyst, Quantitative Analyst, Supply Chain Engineer
Master of Business Administration/Master of Engineering (MBA/MEng)   
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4 semestersIn-person

Product Manager, Program Manager, Principal Architect, Marketing Analytics Manager, Senior Consultant, Manager of Strategy and Operations
Master of Design (MDes)   
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3 semestersIn-person

Techno-Dextrous Experience Designer/Engineer, Creative Technologist/Prototyper, Design Technologist II, Interaction Design Lead, UX/UI Designer
Master of Development Engineering (MDevEng) 
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15 monthsIn-person

Global Impact Manager, Government Program Officer, Social Entrepreneur, Sustainable Product Designer, Nonprofit Organization Executive, Digital Innovation and Scaling Specialist, Sustainability Strategist,
Energy and Climate Research Analyst
Master of Engineering (MEng)   
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2 semesters Full-time; part-time program (2-4 years) for working professionals offered for select departments. Primarily in-person, with 2-5 units offered online.App Developer, Data Scientist, Design Engineer, Founder, Field Engineer, Management Consultant, Process Engineer, Product Manager
Master of Molecular Science and Software Engineering (MSSE)   
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2 semestersOnline, full-time.
Part-time option for working professionals available

Bioinformatician, Data Scientist, Data Analyst, Software Engineer, Cheminformatics Software Engineer, Computational Chemist
Master of Translational Medicine (MTM)   
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2 semestersIn-person

Medical Device Developer, Senior R&D Engineer, Product Manager, Project Manager, Clinical Research Coordinator, Regulatory Affairs Associate, Quality Engineer, Founder, Field Clinical Engineer, Medical Student, Physician

Applicants to UC Berkeley graduate programs may only apply to one program at a time. Visit Berkeley’s Graduate Division for information about graduate student admissions, financial aid, student life and other matters.

*The amounts shown here represent, for planning purposes, estimates of tuition and fees for existing and proposed professional degree programs. Accordingly, final figures are subject to change and may differ from the amounts shown.

Some or all instruction for all or part of the Academic Year may be delivered remotely. Tuition and fees have been set regardless of the method of instruction and will not be refunded in the event instruction occurs remotely for any part of the Academic Year. Figures for tuition and fees represent currently approved amounts and may not be final. Actual tuition and fees are subject to change by the University of California as determined to be necessary or appropriate. Final approved tuition and fee levels may differ from the amounts presented.

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