Virtual Academic Sessions

Sustainability concerns are changing how we think about architecture. Buildings account for a large percentage of the world’s energy expenditures and carbon emissions, which has driven demand for more sustainable architecture. In RIT’s accredited master of architecture program, we’re moving sustainability forward to elevate the value of architectural design. As a student here, you’ll learn how to design with context and substance in areas such as positive energy, performance building, climate-responsive designs, passive resiliency, and more.

Our accredited architecture program offers an immersive program focused on investigating the complexity of designing buildings with people, space, and the environment in mind. Whether you have a background in the building design sector or are new to the field, the program will prepare you for a path to positively contribute to the design of tomorrow’s buildings, neighborhoods, and communities.

Our program offers foundation courses as well as more in-depth classes exploring integrated building systems, urban planning, industrial ecology, and more. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose electives in other subject areas based on your unique talents and career goals, such as business, engineering, energy, or additional design skills.

Session Offered:
Thursday, October 22 at 9:00 a.m. ET

The MFA in ceramics develops your intellectual and artistic thinking through an extensive curriculum. You will rigorously examine the work of historical and contemporary artists and craftspeople as you expand your knowledge of the techniques within the ceramics field. In-depth critiques give you a deep understanding of your own work as well as your peers to enhance your artistic expression and personal voice. Earning your degree in ceramics will deepen your understanding of aesthetics, forming processes, and fine art theory as it further enhances your career in ceramics.

Sessions Offered:
Tuesday, October 27 at 12:00 p.m. ET

The MFA in fine arts studio is committed to collaboration and interdisciplinary approaches both within the four major fine arts areas of study (painting, printmaking, sculpture, or expanded forms) and the entire College of Art and Design.

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The master’s in furniture design is structured to support your individual interests and aesthetic development. While engaging in the design and construction of a range of furniture objects, you will be challenged to advance your aesthetic, conceptual, and design sensibilities while simultaneously strengthening your building techniques and construction strategies. You will be exposed to a broad range of contemporary practices and creative approaches to design and art-making in support of experimentation, critical reflection, and the development of your personal aesthetic and design philosophy

Session Offered:
Tuesday, October 20 at 5:00 p.m. ET

Develop your personal creative voice through intensive research, discussion, critique, and experimentation in glass. In this glassblowing master’s degree you are given full access to a complete glass facility and individual studio space. Graduate studio courses, seminar courses, and in-depth critiques give you a deeper understanding of the craft of glass as you design pieces that flourish your personal expression.

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Form, function, and experience tell a story of considered design and the best possible outcome. The industrial design master’s will enhance your career success by further developing your knowledge in design processes and technology. This project-based program allows you to explore design theory, design history, and human-centered design. You will conduct unique research on various topics of interest, which will further your understanding of the industry and society. As you conclude your studies, you will obtain hands-on experience in technical competence, analytical thought, sustainability, and transdisciplinary collaboration, all key to fueling your career.

Session Offered:
Tuesday, October 20 at 9:00 a.m. ET

A medical illustrator is a professional artist with advanced education in the biomedical sciences, cutting edge digital media, and the principles of visual communication. RIT’s medical illustration degree is one of only five such programs in North America and the only program in the northeast. It combines training in human anatomy (with illustration students observing complete cadaver dissection in RIT’s Cadaver Lab), immunology, histology (the cellular structure of organs), and pathophysiology (the study of disease) with extensive training in 2D and 3D digital graphics, interactive media, and animation.

Session Offered:
Wednesday, October 21 at 9:00 a.m. ET

The MFA in metals and jewelry design is a master's degree for practicing artists, craftspeople, or designers who desire to leave a lasting impression on their fields through devotion to their work and the high standards of discipline and artistic ideals. By immersing yourself in soldering, fabrication, stone setting, silversmithing, forging, and casting, this jewelry design degree will develop your knowledge and deepen your experience working with different theories and materials while you are challenged to think unconventionally in order to redefine industry standards.

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When does an artist become a teacher? The MST in visual arts-all grades (art education) prepares you to teach the next generation of artists and to create art experiences while honing your own artistic skills.

Sessions Offered:
Wednesday, October 28 at 5:00 p.m. ET

This visual communication degree offers a comprehensive opportunity to investigate the intersection of graphic, interaction, and motion design. You will focus on conceptualizing and creating user-centered design wherever there is a screen or digital experience. This can include mobile phones, automotive instrument panels, medical devices, wearables, and more. This major reinforces the importance of user experience design by combining insight from all areas of design. Choose to focus your studies or combine course sequences from communication design, interaction design, motion design, and design studies. By combining historical, communication and aesthetic theory, principles, and creativity, your work will anticipate design evolution and lead innovation.

The MFA in visual communication design focuses on all areas of design, including graphic design, user experience/interaction design, design studies, motion graphics, and 3D digital design. The changing landscape of people’s everyday interactions has blurred the lines between respected design fields, giving designers new responsibilities to shape experiences. The MFA program embraces this new technology through its curriculum, which addresses these merging skill sets.

Session Offered:
Tuesday, October 20 at 5:00 p.m. ET

Accounting has become data-driven and technology-infused. A master’s in accounting analytics can help you compile and use data as well as develop a familiarity with analyzing this information to gain significant insights, predict future outcomes, or even ascertain risk. As a result, the market demands accounting analytics graduates with a variety of data-related skills and an understanding of how technology can be used to further an organization’s mission. RIT’s master’s in accounting analytics balances this modern need with traditional accounting preparation.

Session Offered:
Tuesday, October 20 at 9:00 a.m. ET

When registering, select the Saunders College of Business Graduate Program Academic Exploration session.

The master’s in business provides a broad base of knowledge and skills that are applicable to every industry. Core courses allow you to develop transferable skills highly valued in every kind of organization. In our MBA degree, you will build knowledge and skills in elective courses that directly apply to your specific career goals. RIT’s master’s in business positions professionals to move into leadership positions in business, industry, and the not-for-profit sector and government.

Session Offered:
Tuesday, October 20 at 9:00 a.m. ET

When registering, select the Saunders College of Business Graduate Program Academic Exploration session.

The Ph.D. in business administration is designed to inspire and train scholars to identify, investigate, and solve novel business challenges that influence business and society, particularly, those that are triggered by technological changes. Our program has a sharp emphasis on the effects of technological innovation on discipline-based theories and research. Faculty work with students in an apprenticeship model so that students become independent scholars, cutting-edge researchers, and well-trained educators at research-oriented universities.

Sessions Offered:
Tuesday, October 27 at 9:00 a.m. ET

Today’s businesses collect an incredible amount of data from nearly every customer touchpoint, from point-of-sale transactions, customer service interactions, social media feedback, search engine entries, market research activities, sales data, demographic information, and more. Today’s organizations generate unprecedented amounts of data and increasingly rely on artificial intelligence to turn that data into strategic insights. By earning a business analytics and AI master’s degree, you’ll become skilled in using big data, machine learning, and advanced analytics to deliver powerful solutions. You will learn how to help companies draw insights from accounting, finance and marketing data to increase sales, reach new customers, develop new products, enhance customer experiences, and more.

Session Offered:
Tuesday, October 20 at 9:00 a.m. ET

When registering, select the Saunders College of Business Graduate Program Academic Exploration session.

The master of science in finance unlocks the world of finance and prepares you for careers in corporate finance, investment analysis, wealth management, portfolio management, financial consulting, commercial banking, investment banking, insurance, cryptocurrencies and FinTech. This is a highly flexible program with a strong emphasis on experiential learning opportunities, enabling you to apply your knowledge in real-world scenarios. Accessing Bloomberg Terminals in the Sklarsky Business Analytics Center, you tap into the latest financial market developments while having the tools to analyze and develop unique insights.

Session Offered:
Tuesday, October 20 at 9:00 a.m. ET

When registering, select the Saunders College of Business Graduate Program Academic Exploration session.

Rooted in strong technology and analytical traditions of RIT’s Saunders College of Business, the supply chain management master’s is an interdisciplinary program that integrates concepts from supply chain, logistics, operations management, analytics, data visualization, industrial engineering, global business, sustainability, ethics, and risk management. Prepare for global career opportunities by gaining an understanding of cultural differences, global trade regulations, and logistics practices in different regions, while being adept at managing global supply chain networks. The master of global supply chain management offers multiple opportunities to enhance your expertise and make you more competitive in your chosen career path. Gain a strong foundation in supply chain principles, an understanding of industry-specific practices, and familiarity with the latest trends and technologies.

Session Offered:
Tuesday, October 20 at 9:00 a.m. ET

When registering, select the Saunders College of Business Graduate Program Academic Exploration session.

RIT’s master’s in hospitality business management specializes in enhancing analytics and technology skills essential for leadership positions in the hospitality industry. A comprehensive curriculum empowers career changers and working professionals to excel in sales, marketing, revenue management, business strategy, customer experience design and management, sustainability, data analytics, as well as hotel real estate development and investment. This hospitality management master’s degree offers you a transformative experience that propels your career to new heights, granting your a competitive edge and unlocking exciting opportunities in the ever-evolving hospitality sector.

Session Offered:
Tuesday, October 20 at 9:00 a.m. ET

When registering, select the Saunders College of Business Graduate Program Academic Exploration session.

Technology entrepreneurship and innovation management are key business drivers in all industries as new products and services rapidly improve our lives in significant ways. Technology innovation managers and entrepreneurs who know how to lead technological change in entrepreneurial ways are in high demand to capitalize on process and product development opportunities. As an entrepreneur and innovator, you will be part of today’s innovation management as you identify problems and view them through the lens of technology innovation in an effort to develop unique and creative solutions.

Session Offered:
Tuesday, October 20 at 9:00 a.m. ET

When registering, select the Saunders College of Business Graduate Program Academic Exploration session.

There is an enormous and growing demand for AI professionals across all sectors of society. This artificial intelligence master's is designed for students with an interest in various AI sectors from various educational backgrounds.

You will develop well-rounded skill-sets in designing, developing, and deploying AI systems, and also in understanding and analyzing AI’s impact on policy and society. A rich set of core courses prepare graduates with essential technical skills and knowledge.

Session Offered:
Tuesday, October 20 at 9:00 a.m. ET

RIT’s computer science master’s degree is designed for students who have an undergraduate degree (or minor) in computer science, as well as those who have a strong background in a field in which computers are applied, such as engineering, science, or business. The degree is offered on a full- or part-time basis and can be completed either on-campus or online.

Session Offered:
Thursday, October 22 at 9:00 a.m. ET

In the computing and information sciences Ph.D., you will conduct both foundational and applied research to address diverse and important challenges within and beyond computing and benefit from world-class faculty, diverse academic offerings, and modern facilities. Our graduates are poised to excel in both computing and interdisciplinary environments in academia, government, and industry.

The doctoral program highlights two of the most unique characteristics of the Golisano College for Computing and Information Sciences: its breadth of program offerings and its scholarly focus on discovering solutions to real-world problems by balancing theory and practice.

The Ph.D. in information sciences focuses on the theoretical and practical aspects of cyberinfrastructure as applied to specific problems across multiple domains. It is a blend of intra-disciplinary computing knowledge areas and inter-disciplinary domain areas.

Session Offered:
Wednesday, October 28 at 12:00 p.m. ET

There is critical importance to building security and survivability into the hardware and software of computing systems as they are designed and developed, rather than trying to add it on once these systems have been designed, developed, and installed. Our master’s in cybersecurity gives you an understanding of the technological and ethical roles of computing security in today’s society and its importance across the breadth of computing disciplines.

Session Offered:
Wednesday, October 21 at 12:00 p.m. ET

Data science is one of the hottest fields in computing. The data science degree gives you the practical and theoretical skills to handle large-scale data management and analysis challenges that arise in today’s data-driven organizations. This program appeals to professionals looking to enhance their skill set, and includes opportunities for customized course work within the broad field of data science and its various application areas.

Session Offered:
Wednesday, October 21 at 12:00 p.m. ET

Explore the simulation, edutainment, or visualization landscape as you enhance your game design and development skills to create truly innovative games.

In the game design master’s degree, you will explore the entertainment technology landscape as well as other related areas. The program simultaneously covers the breadth of the game design and development landscape through study in topics such as computer graphics, game engines, interactive narrative, and game world design. The program is characterized by a clear focus on development, but also educates developers in the design process. The degree is intended specifically for students who aspire to hold careers within the professional games industry or a related field such as simulation, edutainment, or visualization.

Sessions Offered:
Thursday, October 29 at 12:00 p.m. ET

Explore the design methods, evaluation, and implementation of interactive computing systems for human use. Building on decades of research in psychology and human behavior, the human-computer interaction master’s degree focuses on the skills needed by user-experience researchers and computing professionals, including observing how people interact with websites and software and the design new technologies to help them accomplish their goals. With computing moving rapidly away from the traditional desktop, companies need professionals that understand how evolving technologies can be designed to be intuitive, effective, and compelling for users.

Session Offered:
Wednesday, October 21 at 12:00 p.m. ET

Technology has woven itself into the fabric of society, binding people and information closer together than ever before. This new digital era brings with it exciting innovations. It also brings a host of new, unexplored problems that can be unlocked through data analytics. RIT’s master’s of information technology and analytics provides an opportunity for in-depth, career-oriented study that explores how information is understood and leverages the most current data analytics techniques to address industry problems. The internet has brought a new kind of democracy where all information is created equal. No longer the sole province of experts and the traditional media, it has become grassroots, viral, and global. The sheer volume and lightning speed of information transfer has changed how the world communicates, educates, learns, and ultimately solves problems. As the web and its related technologies evolve, users need help in managing these new tools.

Session Offered:
Wednesday, October 21 at 12:00 p.m. ET

As you pursue a software engineering master’s degree your educational experience will parallel the realities of the industry as you learn how to define, design, develop, and deliver modern software. Utilize computer science theories to create software that allows computers to meet the demands of an ever-changing, technologically-dependent society. Conduct research in many areas including data science for software engineering, artificial intelligence applications in software engineering, software modeling. Gain hands-on experience through team-based projects that help you master modern software engineering techniques.

RIT is renowned for its cooperative education program, one of the oldest and largest programs in the world. Co-op is full-time, paid work experience in industry. A number of graduates from the software engineering master’s degree are employed at companies such as Citrix, SpaceX, Intuit, Amazon, Microsoft, and many others.

Session Offered:
Tuesday, October 27 at 12:00 p.m. ET

The biomedical and chemical engineering Ph.D. program provides you with the knowledge, training, and expertise to tackle important problems in industry, academia, government, and health care.

In the biomedical and chemical engineering Ph.D. program you will complete a number of classes in your first two years of study, including foundational courses with other engineering doctorate students, discipline-specific courses within biomedical and chemical engineering, and elective courses you select with your research advisor. You will complete a research thesis project with your faculty advisor in their lab and may have the opportunity to complete a complementary industrial co-op or internship. You will graduate from the program as a highly skilled researcher who is well positioned to be a leader in the next generation of engineers who will help tackle the challenging and complex problems facing our society.

Session Offered:
Wednesday, October 28 at 12:00 p.m. ET

The biomedical engineering master’s degree produces nimble professionals who can leverage the power of technology, design, and engineering to make positive, powerful impacts on human health and patient care.

Session Offered:
Tuesday, October 20 at 9:00 a.m. ET

Chemical engineers apply the core scientific disciplines (chemistry, physics, biology, and mathematics) to transform raw materials or chemicals into more useful or valuable forms, invariably in processes that involve chemical change. In research and development, chemical engineers not only create new, more effective ways to manufacture chemicals, but also work collaboratively with chemists to pioneer the development of new high-tech materials for specialized applications. The development, commercialization, and optimization of the industrial-scale processes for manufacturing chemicals and advanced materials are feats of chemical engineering. Virtually every aspect of a modern industrial economy is critically dependent upon chemical engineering for manufacturing the vast array of bulk and specialty chemicals and high-tech materials needed to create a limitless array of value-added products.

Those with advanced knowledge in chemical engineering become leaders in industry, government, and higher education.

Sessions Offered:
Tuesday, October 20 at 12:00 p.m. ET

The computer engineering masters focuses on the design and development of computer and computer-integrated systems, with consideration to such engineering factors as function, performance, security, and sustainability. Computer engineers design and build these systems to meet application and system requirements with attention to the hardware software interaction. The program emphasizes the careful adoption of design methodology and the application of sophisticated engineering tools. The intensive programming and laboratory work requirements ensure significant, high level, specialized knowledge and experience with modern facilities and state-of-the-art design tools.

Session Offered:
Wednesday, October 28 at 9:00 a.m. ET

In the electrical engineering master’s degree you can customize a specialty of your choosing while working closely with electrical engineering faculty in a contemporary, applied research area. The program gives you the skills to solve industry and business challenges and deploy high-level solutions to problems affecting the world of engineering technology today. The degree also prepares you for advanced study in doctorate programs, including RIT’s microsystems engineering Ph.D. and electrical and computer engineering Ph.D.

Session Offered:
Thursday, October 22 at 12:00 p.m. ET

This is an exciting time in electrical and computer engineering. Harnessing electricity not only provides humanity with a transformative form of energy, but it also leads to the development of digital technologies, which have forged our Information Age as a time of revolutionary advances developed at an unprecedented pace.

The 21st century has witnessed such advances as the Smart Grid, ubiquitous fast internet access through wireless networks, artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies that rival humans in performance, the Internet-of-Things, cloud computing, fiber-optic networks capable of transmitting trillions of bits per second, new computing paradigms such as quantum or neuromorphic computing, and many more. None of these advances would have happened without the dedication of researchers in electrical and computer engineering.

Offered jointly by the department of electrical and microelectronic engineering and the department of computer engineering, students in RIT’s Ph.D. in electrical and computer engineering learn to become independent researchers by conducting research under the guidance of the world-class researchers that comprise our faculty. This research is often associated with some of the many centers and laboratories across RIT, including the Center for Human-aware AI (CHAI) and the ESL Global Cybersecurity Institute.

The curriculum for the Ph.D. in electrical and computer engineering provides the knowledge and skills to form successful independent researchers by providing disciplinary and interdisciplinary courses, research mentorship, and seminars.

Session Offered:
Wednesday, October 21 at 9:00 a.m. ET

The master of science in engineering management uses a blend of industrial and systems engineering courses, and courses from Saunders College of Business, to focus on management of engineering and technological business challenges. It combines technological expertise with managerial skills.

Sessions Offered:
Wednesday, October 28 at 9:00 a.m. ET

Management of environmental, health and safety issues has changed significantly in recent years. The emergence of voluntary standards and codes of conduct, including international standards, coupled with the need to manage costs and limited resources, has resulted in a trend to move beyond regulatory compliance. Now, companies work toward sustainability through the use of integrated environmental and management systems, which are woven into key business processes. The environmental management masters provides students with a solid foundation in the managerial aspects of developing and implementing environmental, health and safety management systems that can move organizations toward a more sustainable and socially responsible future.

Although they are distinct disciplines, environmental management, occupational health, and workplace safety share many technical, regulatory, and organizational characteristics. Today’s professionals need to be educated in all three areas. Graduates of the program are employed by Fortune 100 companies, environmental health and safety consultancies, universities, and government agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

Session Offered:
Wednesday, October 21 at 9:00 a.m. ET

Industrial engineering is a multi-disciplinary engineering field at the intersection of mathematics, computer science, and business. The program teaches you how to design the systems behind products and services that affect our everyday lives.

The industrial engineering master’s offers you hands-on experiences designing, improving, and controlling complex systems to make them more profitable, practical, controllable, and flexible. As a result, you will become a problem-solver through a flexible program that leverages skills in advanced manufacturing processes, operations research, data analytics, human computer interaction and augmented reality, product development, ergonomics and human factors, health care, logistics and supply chain management, and sustainable design and development.

You also will have the opportunity to explore different domain areas while working closely with faculty doing research on contemporary problems. We encourage all of our students to participate in cooperative education, which enables you to apply your skills in the real world before you graduate, and helps to enhance your classroom learning once you return from co-op.

Session Offered:
Wednesday, October 28 at 9:00 a.m. ET

The mechanical engineering masters prepares graduates to support the design of engineered systems through the application of the fundamental knowledge, skills, and tools of mechanical engineering. Students will work independently as well as collaboratively with leaders in industry, while demonstrating the professional and ethical responsibilities of the engineering profession. Ultimately, graduates will enhance their skills through formal education and training, independent inquiry, and professional development.

Sessions Offered:
Thursday, October 22 at 12:00 p.m. ET

The mechanical engineering masters produces graduates who are leaders in their respective fields who are ready to tackle high-level problems as practicing professionals. Designed for students who desire advanced training in specific areas of mechanical engineering, the master of science acts as a prelude to a career in either research or industry. Students can choose to focus on a variety of disciplines including dynamics, robotics, nanotechnology, biomechanics, energy systems, or more.

Sessions Offered:
Thursday, October 22 at 12:00 p.m. ET

The mechanical and industrial engineering doctorate program produces graduates with a depth of knowledge in mechanical or industrial engineering while allowing students to engage in cutting-edge, cross-disciplinary research. The flexible curriculum encourages students to gain domain-specific knowledge from courses offered throughout the college’s portfolio of engineering programs. The curriculum, coupled with the depth of knowledge in mechanical or industrial engineering disciplines, creates graduates who are ready to tackle the world’s most pressing societal and industrial challenges. The program develops world-class researchers who can capitalize on the most promising discoveries and innovations to develop interdisciplinary solutions for real-world challenges.

The mechanical and industrial Ph.D. requires students to address fundamental technical problems of national and global importance for the 21st century. The program finds its roots in tackling global problems in energy, transportation, health care, communications, and manufacturing. The mechanical and industrial engineering departments offer a broad range of technological research strengths including additive and advanced manufacturing, nanotechnology, robotics and mechatronics, heat transfer and thermo-fluids, simulation, modeling and optimization, ergonomics, biomimetic systems, wearable sensors, health care data analytics, prognostics and fault detection, and energy systems. Students collaborate with faculty advisors to build on these technological strengths to solve problems of global significance in order to prepare them, and for careers in both industry and academia.

Session Offered:
Thursday, October 22 at 9 a.m. ET

RIT’s master of science in mechatronics and mechanical systems equips you with the interdisciplinary skills to design, develop, and optimize intelligent products and manufacturing systems that power the future. In this program, you’ll gain a deep understanding of:

• Core disciplines: electrical engineering, computer engineering, mechanical engineering
• Specialized skills: programming, systems design, manufacturing processes, robotics and mechatronics, and automation
• Cutting-edge technologies: imaging and sensing systems, artificial intelligence, and smart manufacturing

The program is offered by the department of manufacturing and mechanical engineering technology in collaboration with Saunders College of Business and the Kate Gleason College of Engineering.

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Integrated microelectronic or nanoelectronic circuits and sensors drive our global economy, increase our productivity, and help improve our quality of life. Semiconductor and photonic devices impact virtually every aspect of human life, from communication, entertainment, and transportation to health, solid state lighting, and solar cells. RIT’s microelectronic engineering program is considered a world leader in the education of semiconductor process engineers.

The program is offered both on campus and online.

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The multidisciplinary doctorate degree in microsystems engineering builds on the fundamentals of traditional engineering and science combined with curriculum and research activities addressing the numerous technical challenges of micro- and nano-systems. These include the manipulation of electrical, photonic, optical, mechanical, chemical, and biological functionality to process, sense, and interface with the world at a nanometer scale. This nanotechnology Ph.D. program provides a foundation to explore future technology through research in nanoengineering, design methods, and technologies and their integration into micro- and nano-scaled systems.

The microsystems engineering doctorate includes the following areas of exploration:

• Next-generation nanoelectronics include: development of new techniques, processes, and architectures for nanoelectronic and nano-optoelectronic devicesexploration into new materials research including thin-film electronics, III-V materials, 2D materials, carbon nanotubes, and spintronicsScaled micro- and nano-electronics for integration into biomedical systems
• Photonics and Optoelectronics Research including: Photonic Integrated Circuits for computing, communications, and sensing.Light emitters (Lasers, LEDs/micro-LEDs)Research in biosensing, imaging and detectionQuantum optics and photonics
• Photovoltaic research in compound semiconductors (III-V), and organic solar cells • Neuromorphic devices and circuits for machine learning, and the use of artificial intelligence to design nanomaterials and microsystems
• Nanomaterials research including  nanoparticles, nanowires, nanotubes, quantum dots, self-assembly materials, and their applications in electronics, optics, and materials science
• MEMS (micro-electro-mechanical systems), MEOMS (micro-electrooptical-mechanical systems), and NEMS (nano-electro-mechanical systems) device, processing, and materials research for smart sensors, actuators, biochips, and micro-implantable appliances
• Microfluidics research on the behavior, control, and manipulation of fluids at the micro-scale

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Designed for packaging professionals to become experts in the packaging development process, the master’s in packaging science focuses on selecting raw materials, developing environmentally friendly packaging solutions, and creating functional packaging that withstands environmental, chemical, and physical stresses during distribution and transportation. The program will also help you to keep these functional aspects in mind as you develop attractive packaging designs that are aesthetically pleasing as they pique consumer interest. This master’s in packaging science combines theoretical and hands-on learning experiences that enable you to gain comprehensive knowledge related to packaging design, package testing, product marketing, project management, and quality control.

Session Offered:
Tuesday, October 27 at 12:00 p.m. ET

Construction management jobs will grow 11% by 2030, double the overall labor market growth. Review our curriculum and you’ll find program fulfills the in-demand skills and expertise posted in job listings by employers in this fast-growing and high-demand field.

The master of science degree in smart cities construction management is specifically designed for experienced construction management professionals interested in advancing into leadership positions within the field. The program may also accommodate recent graduates of undergraduate programs in construction management or related disciplines.

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Our approach to sustainability means working in the broader context of environmental assessment, economics, and policy. Each faculty member in the Golisano Institute for Sustainability sponsors a select number of students for specific research projects, with the scope varying from fundamental science to applied engineering to corporate sustainability applications. On acceptance into a sponsored research project, you will receive a fully-funded education, a stipend to help with living expenses, your own office space, and the time to develop your technical expertise in sub-areas dependent on your research.

In the sustainability Ph.D. program, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from areas across the entire university to develop your own innovative approach to the field, building off of methodologies such as life cycle assessment, environmental risk and impact assessment, design for the environment, pollution prevention, closed-loop supply chain management, and product life assessment. Moreover, you’ll work side-by-side with our world-renowned faculty who are avid researchers in diverse areas including biofuels, transportation, energy policy, resource recovery, smart products and systems, and more.

The sustainability Ph.D. helps you think innovatively about how sustainability can positively impact systems all over the world through big-picture solutions, from training future business leaders to maximizing natural resources. You don’t need a background in sustainability to apply to this program; you just need a desire to create positive change in the world. We bring in students of all ages, from all backgrounds—from biotechnology to business—and from all over the world. You’ll also find a wide range of experience—many of the program’s students have more than 10 years of career experience and/or education.

The faculty are well-known scholars and active researchers who not only bring their knowledge into the classroom but also directly involve students in their scholarship. This work includes a wealth of hands-on experience in our impressive research facilities, including a 75,000-sq.- ft., LEED Platinum certified research building with over nine labs and six technology testbeds. With this level of experience, you’ll be prepared for diverse academic and industry jobs where you can make an impact on the way the world views and utilizes sustainable practices, from the macro to the micro.

Session Offered:
Tuesday, October 20 at 12:00 p.m. ET

The sustainable systems MS degree accepts students from any academic background and encompasses a wide range of interdisciplinary studies in sustainability science. Here, you won’t be restricted to one sustainability topic or methodology. You will comprehensively learn and experience the methods that lead to environmental, social, technological, and business success, working one-on-one with a faculty advisor to tailor the degree to your sustainability interests.

Session Offered:
Thursday, October 22 at 12:00 p.m. ET

Registered dietitian nutritionists (RDN) engage people of all ages, cultures, health concerns, and socioeconomic levels to address a range of nutritional needs. RDNs are skilled health care professionals who apply the art and science of food and nutrition at individual, institutional, organizational, community, and population levels.

Session Offered:
Tuesday, October 20 at 12:00 p.m. ET
Thursday, October 29 at 9:00 a.m. ET

Individual and community health, disease prevention, and engaging in healthful habits to promote well-being are at the fore-front of public interest. Health and wellness is a mosaic of nutrition, physical activity, stress management, and environmental features that are critical for a productive, efficient, and healthy society. Corporations, small businesses, government agencies, and institutions are employing health and wellbeing professionals to help people lead healthier lives and contribute to corporate, agency, and business productivity.

Session Offered:
Tuesday, October 27 at 5:00 p.m. ET

Imagine blending the compassion of health care with the precision of cutting-edge technology. In RIT’s entry-level occupational therapy doctorate degree program, you’ll learn on an innovative, tech-infused campus that connects you to a range of exciting opportunities that can influence advanced occupational therapy interventions, including virtual reality for immersive rehabilitation, 3D printing for custom adaptive devices, and apps that gamify therapy. RIT’s occupational therapy doctorate degree equips you with the skills to transform patients’ lives through innovative therapeutic techniques and advanced technological tools.

Beyond mastering technology, you will be trained to think differently, incorporating principles of innovation and design into your approach. You will develop a unique perspective that combines empathy with creative problem-solving, allowing you to create meaningful, personalized solutions for your patients. RIT’s occupational therapy doctorate degree equips you with the skills to transform patients’ lives through innovative therapeutic techniques and advanced technological tools, all while fostering a compassionate and holistic approach to care.

Sessions Offered:
Tuesday, October 27 at 9:00 a.m. ET

Communication in all its forms is at the center of our personal lives and professional careers. Whether it’s interpersonal or mediated communication, professional communicators need to know how to develop creative and impactful messaging to successfully engage their audiences.

Technology has changed everything about the field of communication. Social media platforms like Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook are the first places people go to get breaking news. Retargeting ads, geofencing, and native advertising are influencing how to reach and connect with audiences. Add in the proliferation of big data and marketing coordinators, brand managers, and marketing executives now have access to information that impacts real-time decision-making around creative messaging, audience tracking, and the impact of an organization’s marketing investment.

The best communication master’s will prepare you to leverage the latest in tech in the dynamic and ever-changing field of communication.

RIT’s communication master’s degree hosts an innovative curriculum that is grounded in today’s social sciences and humanities concepts and applications. You’ll engage with our diverse and dynamic faculty of accomplished communication researchers and practitioners, who will teach you how to research a communication challenge, create compelling messages, and analyze media content and audience engagement.

Session Offered:
Tuesday, October 20 at 5:00 p.m. ET

The experimental psychology master’s degree is a broad and flexible program that provides a solid stepping-stone into careers or further study in psychology. A choice of tracks–in experimental psychology or engineering psychology–allows you to customize the program around your career goals and aspirations.

Session Offered:
Thursday, October 29 at 12:00 p.m. ET

RIT’s master’s in professional studies enables you to create an individualized plan of study tailored around your personal and professional goals. The degree offers you the opportunity to draw upon graduate courses from more than 50 of RIT’s master’s degree to gain the advanced knowledge and skills necessary to respond successfully to new and emerging career opportunities.

Sessions Offered:
Tuesday, October 20 at 12:00 p.m. ET

Project managers are critical resources to achieve innovation, strategic goals and deliver products and services to clients. The complexity, scale, and diversity of  organizations globally requires leaders that can translate vision into practice while adapting to the changing needs of markets and clients.

Project management is like no other career in that it synthesizes leadership, industry, business, and technical skills in unique and changing environments to deliver products or services, or explore innovations. The project management master’s focuses on the practical application of project management in a variety of organizations, industries, and product/ service types. You will learn how project management is adapted to each unique project, organization, and client to deliver the greatest value and results. The project management master’s degree program focuses on effective leadership skills including the ability to create an environment of confidence among and between teams and clients

Sessions Offered:
Thursday, October 22 at 12:00 p.m. ET

Self-driving cars, cybersecurity threats, data protection and privacy, and artificial intelligence are just a few of the hot button topics in the rapidly evolving intersection of technology, innovation, and public policy. This master’s in public policy enables you to work at the intersection of engineering, science, and technology while contributing to important policy issues in the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors. Understanding how to create effective public policy takes both an awareness of the science and technology behind a topic as well as a grounding in the system of laws, regulatory measures, and courses of action that affect it.

With a focus on policy areas that have a strong science or technology element (energy, health systems, technology innovation, environment, and cybersecurity), our program builds on RIT’s strengths as a technological university and connects you with faculty and researchers who are actively working on scientific and technological innovations that drive new public policy needs.

The science, technology, and public policy MS is equally ideal for those with undergraduate degrees in either:

• a science or engineering, who seek to broaden their career opportunities in government or business settings, or
• an area of liberal arts (e.g., economics, public policy), who are interested in pursuing an interest in science, technology and policy issues

Session Offered:
Thursday, October 22 at 9:00 a.m. ET

The film and animation MFA is supported by highly specialized faculty from RIT’s photography, imaging science, computer science, information technology, and design programs. This program is offered by the School of Film and Animation which houses state-of-the-art facilities, including full production facilities.

While achieving your master’s in film and animation, you will join a collaborative environment with highly-trained faculty and state-of-the-art production facilities. The program is connected to MAGIC Spell Studios, which offers you industry and commercial experience as you pursue your degree.

Session Offered:
Tuesday, October 20 at 9:00 a.m. ET

RIT’s graduate degree in photography emphasizes an expansive interpretation of photography as a conceptual art form, with the intention of engaging and nurturing the individuality of each student in their continued development as innovative, critical artists in the world. Successful completion of the MFA in photography enables you to become a successful visual artist and to seek careers in education, archives, museum or gallery work, and as a professional photographer.

Session Offered:
Tuesday, October 20 at 12:00 p.m. ET

The applied and computational mathematics master’s degree refines your capabilities in applying mathematical models and methods to study a range of problems, with an emphasis on developing and implementing computing solutions. Sophisticated mathematical tools are increasingly used to solve problems in management science, engineering, biology, financial portfolio planning, facilities planning, control of dynamic systems, and design of composite materials. The goal of RIT’s master’s in applied mathematics is to find computing solutions to real-world problems.

Session Offered:
Wednesday, October 21 at 9:00 a.m. ET

The master’s in applied statistics focuses on data mining, design of experiments, health care applications, and the application of statistics to imaging and industrial environments. You’ll integrate knowledge learned through engaging courses to solve more complex problems for a wide range of organizations, including industrial, marketing, education, insurance, credit, government, and health care.

Session Offered:
Wednesday, October 28 at 12:00 p.m. ET

There has never been a more exciting time to study the universe beyond the confines of the Earth. A new generation of advanced ground-based and space-borne telescopes and enormous increases in computing power are enabling a golden age of astrophysics. The doctoral program in astrophysical sciences and technology focuses on the underlying physics of phenomena beyond the Earth and on the development of the technologies, instruments, data analysis, and modeling techniques that will enable the next major strides in the field. The program’s multidisciplinary emphasis sets it apart from conventional astrophysics graduate programs at traditional research universities.

The program offers tracks in astrophysics (including observational and theoretical astrophysics), computational and gravitational astrophysics (including numerical relativity, gravitational wave astronomy), and astronomical technology (including detector and instrumentation research and development). Students can pursue research interests in a wide range of topics, including design and development of novel detectors, multi-wavelength studies of protostars, active galactic nuclei and galaxy clusters, gravitational wave data analysis, and theoretical and computational modeling of astrophysical systems including galaxies and compact objects such as binary black holes. Depending on research interests, students may participate in one of three research centers: the Center for Computational Relativity and Gravitation, the Center for Detectors, or the Laboratory for Multi-wavelength Astrophysics.

Session Offered:
Tuesday, October 27 at 12:00 p.m. ET

The degree in astrophysics focuses on the underlying physics of phenomena beyond the Earth, and on the development of the technologies, instruments, data analysis, and modeling techniques that will enable the next major strides in the field.

There has never been a more exciting time to obtain an astronomy degree and study the universe beyond the confines of the Earth. A new generation of advanced ground-based and space-borne telescopes and enormous increases in computing power are enabling a golden age of astrophysics. RIT’s astronomy degree has a multidisciplinary emphasis that sets it apart from conventional astrophysics graduate programs at traditional research universities.

Session Offered:
Tuesday, October 27 at 12:00 p.m. ET

Session Offered:
Wednesday, October 28 at 12:00 p.m. ET

RIT’s cognitive science Ph.D. provides an interdisciplinary study of the human mind that combines insights from psychology, computer science, linguistics, neuroscience, augmented reality, and philosophy. Students in the Ph.D. in cognitive science conduct research on human perception, cognition, action, and language with a focus on the representation and processing of information within biological and computational frameworks. The cognitive science Ph.D. prepares students for careers in academia or industry and develops abilities to analyze data, grasp complex concepts, and interpret and communicate concepts for a wider audience. Faculty advisors come from across the RIT campus to create a thriving, interdisciplinary community that supports students on their path to becoming independent scholars.

Sessions Offered:
Tuesday, October 20 at 9:00 a.m. ET

Color has been an intense topic of interest for thousands of years. Mathematicians, philosophers, physicists, physiologists, poets, and other disciplines have all contributed to our understanding of color. RIT’s color science Ph.D. program allows you to contribute to knowledge creation and practical application of color science. You will conduct extensive research that encompasses diverse fields and multiple disciplines of science.

As a generalization, color science can be defined as the quantification of our perception of color. Its mastery requires a multidisciplinary educational approach encompassing physics, chemistry, physiology, statistics, computer science, neuroscience, and psychology. Color science is used in the design and control of most man-made colored materials including textiles, coatings, and polymers and to specify such diverse materials as soil and wine. It is used extensively in color reproduction including digital photography, desktop and projection display, and printing. Color science is ubiquitous.

The program is designed for students whose undergraduate degrees are in physics, biology, chemistry, mathematics, computer science, engineering, neuroscience, experimental psychology, imaging, or any applied discipline pertaining to the quantitative description of color, for example, textiles, graphic arts, animation, material science, and polymer science. All students must earn 60 credit hours as a graduate student. For full-time students, entering with a baccalaureate degree, the program requires about four years of study at the graduate level.

Session Offered:
Tuesday, October 27 at 9:00 a.m. ET

As digital image use continues to expand there is an increasing demand to fill dynamic imaging science careers. RIT’s imaging science MS provides the training and research opportunities needed to excel in industries like computer vision, astronomical imaging, satellite-based imaging systems, and applications, virtual and augmented reality, and the use of UAVs (drones) in precision agriculture.

Session Offered:
Thursday, October 29 at 9:00 a.m. ET

The Ph.D. in imaging science signifies high achievement in scholarship and independent investigation in the diverse aspects of imaging science. Students contribute their fundamental body of knowledge in science and engineering that is associated with this field of study. As an imaging Ph.D. candidate, you’ll acquire the capabilities, skills, and experience to continue to expand the limits of the discipline and meet future scholarly, industrial, and government demands on the field.

Candidates for the doctoral degree must demonstrate proficiency by:

• Successfully completing course work, including a core curriculum, as defined by the student’s plan of study;
• Passing a series of examinations; and
• Completing an acceptable dissertation under the supervision of the student’s research advisor and dissertation committee.

Session Offered:
Wednesday, October 21 at 12:00 p.m. ET

With the advent of new classes of materials and instruments, the traditional practice of empiricism in the search for and selection of materials is rapidly becoming obsolete. Due to this evolution, this is the ideal time to learn the skills to develop new materials with enhanced properties, enabling the creation of cutting-edge technologies.

The objectives of RIT’s master’s in materials science and engineering are threefold:

• Offers a profound interdisciplinary learning experience in materials studies, crossing over the traditional boundaries of such classical disciplines like chemistry, physics, and electrical, mechanical, and microelectronic engineering.
• Provides extensive experimental courses in diverse areas of materials-related studies.
• Explores avenues for introducing greater harmony between industrial expansion and academic training.

Session Offered:
Wednesday, October 21 at 9:00 a.m. ET

Mathematical modeling is the process of developing mathematical descriptions, or models, of real-world systems. These models can be linear or nonlinear, discrete or continuous, deterministic or stochastic, and static or dynamic, and they enable investigating, analyzing, and predicting the behavior of systems in a wide variety of fields. Through extensive study and research, graduates of the mathematical modeling Ph.D. will have the expertise not only to use the tools of mathematical modeling in various application settings, but also to contribute in creative and innovative ways to the solution of complex interdisciplinary problems and to communicate effectively with domain experts in various fields.

Session Offered:
Wednesday, October 21 at 9:00 a.m. ET

A physics master’s prepares you for a variety of professional opportunities. Whether your interests are in quantum mechanics or studying the entire universe with general relativity, you can gain the research and technical skills needed to achieve your career goals.

Students in RIT’s physics MS program are trained in the core areas of physics and can choose sub-areas of physics that align with their interests and career aspirations. Sub-areas may include: atomic, molecular, and optical physics; computational physics; lasers; modern and quantum optics; nanoscale physics; physics education research; radiation, scattering, and spectroscopy; relativity and gravitation; solid-state, materials, and device physics; and soft matter and biological physics.

At RIT you don’t just study these areas, you work directly with faculty conducting research. The School of Physics and Astronomy conducts millions of dollars in research annually in experimental, theoretical, applied, and computational physics. Gain hands-on experience and put your knowledge into practice with access to our labs and equipment and as part of our strategic research centers.

You will also develop professional skills in organization and leadership, managing research teams, promoting innovation or sustainable technologies, entrepreneurship and intellectual property, finance and accounting, data science, scientific visualization, electronics, STEM pedagogy and education research, public policy, and communication. The RIT physics master’s program offers robust, advanced training in a flexible format that allows you to meet your personal career goals.

Sessions Offered:
Wednesday, October 21 at 5:00 p.m. ET

RIT's physics Ph.D. program offers various research areas, allowing students to pursue their passion and delve into cutting-edge scientific investigations. As a physics doctoral student, you will have the opportunity to work alongside world-class faculty members at the forefront of their respective fields. Our distinguished professors are dedicated to mentorship, ensuring each student receives personalized guidance and support throughout their academic journey.

The physics Ph.D. program offers a comprehensive and rigorous curriculum designed to provide you with a deep understanding of fundamental physics principles, advanced research skills, and specialized knowledge in your chosen areas of focus. The program combines core courses, electives, research work, and professional development activities.

Sessions Offered:
Wednesday, October 21 at 5:00 p.m. ET