Master's Path Program

For students who have completed a three-year bachelor’s program outside the US. Background Some colleges and universities outside the US are moving to a three-year bachelor’s degree and a five-year master’s degree. After obtaining the three-year degree in their home country, many students would like to go abroad to pursue a high-quality master’s degree, gain international experience, and perfect their English. Michigan Tech, one of the finest technological universities in the US, provides the new Master’s Path Program to allow students to pursue a master’s degree directly, rather than requiring they first complete a bachelor’s program at a US institution. Universities in Australia, Canada, and the UK, as well as a few in the US, are providing these opportunities. Michigan Tech, in particular, offers its new Master’s Path Program in twenty-two disciplines in the sciences, engineering, forestry, communications, and social sciences.
Application Process Students apply for graduate admission using the international forms, specifying “Master’s Path.” Applications must be approved by both the department chair and by the Graduate School. *Suggested minimum admissions criteria* Completion of recognized three-year degree in appropriate area Statement of purpose, application fee, official transcripts Three letters of reference Adequate academic achievement in pursuit of the three-year degree GRE/general test results, if required by department, Proof of English proficiency TOEFL (at least 550 written or 213 computer-based) or ILETS (a score comparable to TOEFL requirements)
Master’s Path Curriculum Students who hold a 4-year bachelor’s degree are required to take at least 30 semester credits beyond the bachelor’s for their master’s degree. Students entering the Master’s Path Program with a 3-year bachelor’s degree will be required to take additional credits depending on their preparation in the chosen field of study. The transcript of each accepted student is reviewed by the departmental graduate committee, which delineates the specific course requirements needed for completion of the master’s degree. Based on the specific MTU degree program, the student’s focus, and the transcript review, a set of bridge courses, required in addition to the 30 credits, is defined. Courses on the student’s transcript that have been taken beyond the requirement of their 3-year bachelor’s degree may be evaluated for transfer into the master’s curriculum. Bridge courses are integrated into the Master’s Path curriculum, which is normally completed within 24 months. Students typically will take a mix of graduate and bridge courses during their first one or two semesters. Students in the Master’s Path Program may take an hourly, salaried job on campus during their first term of residence, provided it does not slow progress toward their degree. (A limited number of hourly research, teaching, and service jobs are available.) Following the successful completion of their first term, they may, at the discretion of their advisor, be eligible for a research and/or teaching stipend.
Degree Programs Master of Engineering Master of Science Applied Science Education Biological Sciences Chemical Engineering Chemistry Civil Engineering Computer Science Electrical Engineering Engineering Mechanics Environmental Engineering Environmental Engineering Science	Master of Science (continued) Environmental Policy Forestry Geological Engineering Geology Geophysics Industrial Archaeology Mathematics Materials Science and Engineering Mechanical Engineering Mineral Economics Physics Rhetoric and Technical Communication
For more information, contact Michigan Technological University Graduate School 1400 Townsend Drive Houghton, Michigan 49931-1295 Phone 906-487-2327 Fax 906-487-2245 E-mail gradadms@mtu.edu