Master’s Programs
On campus programs
- Bioengineering
- Biotechnology
- Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
- Computer Graphics and Game Technology
- Computer and Information Science
- Computer and Information Technology (MCIT)
- Data Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Integrated Product Design
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics
- Nanotechnology
- Robotics
- Scientific Computing
- Systems Engineering
Online programs
Graduate Program Contacts
Each degree program is managed through a Graduate Chair or Program Director. The Chair is assisted by a Graduate Administrator, who is the first point of contact for questions about a program or major. For degree program websites, please use the lists above in their respective sections.
On-campus programs
| Department/Program | Administrator | Chair/Program Director |
| Bioengineering (BE): Master’s and PhD |
Erin Reavy-Fredericks (Master’s) Kathy Venit (PhD) |
Yale Cohen |
| Biotechnology (BIOT) Master’s | Courtney Johnson | Scott Diamond |
| Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (CBE): Master’s and PhD |
CBE Office | John Crocker |
| Computer Graphics and Game Technology (CGGT) Master’s | Redian Furxhiu | Stephen Lane |
| Computer and Information Science (CIS): Master’s and PhD |
Redian Furxhiu (Master’s) Britton Carnevali (PhD) |
Swapneel Sheth (Master’s) Mayur Naik (PhD) |
| Computer and Information Technology (MCIT) Master’s | Redian Furxhiu | Arvind Bhusnurmath |
| Data Science (DATS) Master’s | Staci Kaplan | Susan Davidson |
| Electrical and Systems Engineering (ESE): PhD
Electrical Engineering (EE) Master’s |
Liana Shallenberg (Master’s) Jazmyn Curry (PhD) |
Victor Preciado (PhD) Tania Khanna (EE Master’s) Rakesh Vohra (SE Master’s) |
| Integrated Product Design (IPD) Master’s | Maryeileen Griffith | Sarah Rottenberg |
| Materials Science and Engineering (MSE): Master’s and PhD |
Irene Clements | Mahadevan Khantha |
| Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics (MEAM): Master’s and PhD |
Angela Busichio (Master’s) Peter Litt (PhD) |
Howard Hu (Master’s) Jennifer Lukes (PhD) |
| Nanotechnology (NANO) Master’s | Kristin Field | Mark Allen |
| Robotics (ROBO) Master’s | ROBO Office | M. Ani Hsieh |
| Scientific Computing (SCMP) Master’s | Katie Thompson | Talid Sinno |
Online Master’s programs
| Program | Administrator | Program Director |
| Computer and Information Technology (MCIT) | Kendall Johnson | Thomas Farmer |
| Data Science (MSE-DS) | Kendall Johnson | James Gee |
Engineering Certificate Programs and Contacts
The Certificate in Engineering Entrepreneurship provides a foundation of knowledge and skills for pursuing high-tech entrepreneurial opportunities, and is intended to compliment the student’s graduate education and training in Penn Engineering’s master’s degree programs. Students are encouraged to talk with Angela Busichio if they have questions on applying and requirements.
The Advanced Scientific Computing Certificate helps students develop unique skills at the nexus of high-performance scientific computing, data science, physical science and engineering. Students become equipped to solve the complex scientific and technological problems that carry societal impact through theory and computing. This certificate is open to all Master’s and PhD students enrolled at the University of Pennsylvania. Students are encouraged to talk with Katie Thompson if they have questions on applying and requirements.