PSM programs are characterized by "science-plus" curricula that combine science and technology coursework with professional skills.
Program Examples
PSM Degree
Science/Technology Courses
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Professional Skills
Applied Computing
Modeling, Network Design, Network Security, Simulation, Geographic Information Systems
Conflict Resolution, Negotiation, Project Management, Writing, Leadership
Applied Industrial Mathematics
Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Matrix Theory, Cost Benefit Analysis
Leadership, Organizational Decision Making, Human Resources Management
Bio/Pharmaceutical Discovery and Development
Clinical Biostatistics, Clinical Trial Design, Gene Expression Systems, Proteomics, Molecular Evolution, Experimental Immunology
Applied Entrepreneurship, Intellectual Property and Licensing, U.S. Regulatory Affairs, Project Management
Forensic Science
Drug Chemistry/Toxicology, Molecular Biology, Quantum Chemistry, DNA Technologies
Case Law, Expert Witness Testimony, Formal Reports, Rules of Evidence
PSM Programs: 246PSM-Affiliated Institutions: 114
as of January 23, 2012
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NEW RELEASE: The 2011 Professional Science Master’s Enrollment and Degrees Survey, featuring data regarding applications, first-time enrollment, total enrollment, and degrees awarded. More Info >
The National Conference of State Legislatures has posted an issue brief on the PSM. The brief contains information useful to policy makers. More Info >
The Professional Science Master's: A Council of Graduate Schools Guide to Establishing Programs, which is a major rewrite of the earlier monograph, Professional Master's Education (2006). More Info >
The 2011 Professional Science Master’s (PSM) Student Outcomes Survey, which was designed to capture initial hiring outcomes of PSM graduates and follow them for up to five years after graduation. More Info >
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