• Packaging Engineer
• Packaging Designer
• Process Engineer, Packaging
• Principal Engineer
• Associate Packaging Engineer
• Structural Designer
• Packaging Technology Manager
• Packaging Development Engineer
• Technical Package Development
• Packaging Technician
• R&D Packaging Technologist
• Product Design Assistant
• Project Manager
• Lab Technician
• Packaging Engineer I
• Corrugated Designer
• Cosmetic Package Engineer

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The curriculum is composed of three components: packaging core courses, research, and elective credit. The MS degree program requires completion of 48 credits of graduate-level course work (20 credits packaging core courses, 20-24 credits of electives and 8 thesis credits or 4 project credits), as follows:

Packaging core course work
Completion of a 20 core* credits in graduate-level packaging courses, including:

0607-701, Research Methods*
0607-721 Packaging Administration
0607-730 Packaging and the Environment*
0607-731 Advanced Packaging Economics
0607-742 Distribution Systems*
0607-750 Graduate Seminar
0607-752 The Legal Environment
0607-763 Packaging for End-Use*
0607-770 Advanced Computer Applications
0607-783 Packaging Dynamics*
0607-799 Advanced Packaging Design

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Students in the master’s program will be required to prepare and defend an 8-credit Graduate Thesis (0607-890) or 4-credit project completed under the supervision of their adviser. The type of research done and the area of study will be agreed upon by the student and the adviser before the student enrolls for graduate thesis or project credits.

Students may also elect to take up to eight credits of Independent Study (0607-798), but this may NOT be used as credit toward the 20 credits of packaging core course work.

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In addition to packaging core (20 credits, including Research Methods) and thesis (8 credits) or project (4 credits), each student will complete a minimum of 20 elective credits selected in consultation with the adviser to complete the degree requirement.

In general, graduate-level course work will be selected to meet degree requirements, but, in limited circumstances, where individual need indicates that it would be appropriate, a limited number of 500-level undergraduate courses (not to exceed 12 credits, in total) may be used to fulfill elective credit.

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0607-701 Research Methods In Packaging

Discussion of procedures, methods and requirements for carrying out the research project. Students pursue advanced study and research in the following areas: distribution packaging, package systems development, product and/or package damage in the physical distribution environment, materials, quality preservation, production and mechanical properties of packaging materials and systems. Credit 4

0607-721 Packaging Administration

Study of the role of packaging operations in the corporate enterprise. Positioning of the packaging function in the corporation, managerial practice, interpersonal relationships and control techniques are considered. Individualized instruction, case analysis and/or research papers supplement classroom instruction. Credit 4

0607-730 Packaging & The Environment

Considerations of packaging in a social context. Factors that enhance secondary use, recycling, recovery of resources and proper disposal are discussed. Package design in relation to solid waste disposal and materials and energy shortages are considered. Other topics of current social interest are discussed. Primarily a discussion class for graduate students. Open to graduate non-majors. (0607-321, 322 or equivalent). May not also get credit for 0607-530. Class 4, Recitation 1, Credit 4

0607-731 Adv Packaging Economics

An advanced study of the firm's economic behavior in relationship to activities within the packaging function. Included are packaging costs, production theory and case studies demonstrating general trends in the packaging industry. Individual instruction, case study and/or research paper required, as appropriate to the student's level or interest. Credit 4

0607-742 Distribution Systems

Study of the shipping and handling environment encountered by goods in packages during distribution to the product user. Materials handling, warehousing and the impact of the distribution environment on shipping container design and development are considered. Case study or individual research appropriate to student's interest. Credit 4 Class 3, Lab 2

0607-750 Graduate Seminar

Course concentrates on topic of current interest, depending on instructor, quarter offered and mix of students. Content to be announced prior to registration dates. Credit 4

0607-752 The Legal Environment

An intensive study of federal, state and local regulation that affects packaging. Individualized study and research on an interest basis. Credit 4

0607-763 Packaging For End-use

An intensive study of package design requirements specific to use of a product at specified end points. Individual design and development of a package system and its specifications, appropriate to the needs of the product and the consumer/user. Credit 4

0607-770 Advanced Computer Application

Study of the application of computer techniques and data processing for packaging applications: specification development, test simulation, optimum sizing of package systems, process control and similar applications will be presented. Computer program development and individual research on an interest basis. Credit 4

0607-783 Advanced Packaging Dynamics

The study of instrumentation systems for analysis, evaluation and application of shock and vibration test methods and data to package system design and development for specific products. A research paper is required. Credit 4 Class 3 Lab 2

0607-799 Advanced Packaging Design

Advanced package design projects selected in consultation with the instructor. Individual study appropriate to area of interest and background of student. (Consent of department) Credit variable 1-4

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