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S. E./M. S. E. or B. S. E./M. S. in 5 years. This program is an expedient opportunity for Michigan engineers to complete a master’s degree in only 2 additional terms by double-counting credits between the bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Terms for admission to SUGS (including a GPA requirement) are set by each department. Interested students should speak with their academic advisor for more details.  \nApplication Deadline for Fall Enrollment: Department specific (Ranges from 1–3 semesters prior to end of the bachelor’s degree)  \nTimeline: 3–4 Years for bachelor’s, 1–2 Years for master’s  \nStandardized Testing: Not required  \nLetters of Recommendation: Up to 3 letters required  \nMASTER OF ENGINEERING ( M . ENG . )  \nOverview: A coursework-based professional degree that focuses on specialization for industry and does not involve completing a research thesis. This type of program is a great option for engineers looking to advance to management positions throughout their career orto further specialize in their respective field without completing research. These programs typically focus on practical skills and often take a shorter time to complete than other graduate programs.  \nApplication Deadline for Fall Enrollment: January–February  \n Some programs offer rolling admission  \n Some programs offer admission cycles for a Winter/Spring semester enrollment Timeline: Approximately 1–2 years when enrolled full-time  \nStandardized Testing: GRE typically optional, but is sometimes required  \nLetters of Recommendation: Up to 3 letters required  \n3  \nMASTER OF SCIENCE ( M .S . OR M .S . E . )  \nOverview: An academic degree that can involve the completion of a research thesis and may lead to a PhD program. If you are interested in a career in research or academia, this type of master’s program may be for you. These graduate programs can be a great way to enhance your research experience and become a more competitive applicant for PhD programs. Some PhD programs require the completion of a Master of Science prior to applying, whereas some programs integrate the completion of a Master of Science into the PhD.  \nApplication Deadline for Fall Enrollment: December–February  \nTimeline: Approximately 2 years  \nStandardized Testing: GRE can be required, review each program’s application requirements  \nLetters of Recommendation: Up to 3 letters required  \nDOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY ( PHD)  \nOverview: A highly specialized research-based degree that requires completion of an original dissertation. If you are certain that you want to pursue a career in research, a PhD program will help you progress toward your career goal. You will become a subject matter expert in an engineering field of your choice. In addition to completing a dissertation, you will take 1–3 years of classes to complete a master’s degree ( unless you already have one) .  \nApplication Deadlines: Usually in late fall  \nTimeline: Approximately 4-5 years  \nStandardized Testing: GRE may be required, research individual programs  \nLetters of Recommendation: Usually 3 letters required  \n4  \nWHY GO TO GRADUATE  \nSCHOOL?  \nGraduate programs can help you achieve your professional goals. Below you ’ll find some common benefits of pursuing a graduate degree.  \nWHAT ARE ","cbCaif24z5tRKdap","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaif24z5tRKdap","pdf",8012138,"English","# Graduate Programs Overview\n## UM Sequential Undergraduate / Graduate Studies (SUGS)\n## Master of Engineering (M. 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