Multidisciplinary programs

Our interdisciplinary approach to education and research in the College of Engineering and throughout Carnegie Mellon enables a variety of graduate degrees that span traditional departments. Our multidisciplinary programs include the following offerings.

Architecture - Engineering - Construction Management (AEC)

The Master of Science and Ph.D. in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Management (AECM) programs are jointly offered by the School of Architecture and the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

The AECM programs prepare building-delivery professionals for careers in capital project delivery, dealing with the entire life cycle of capital projects, from pre-design to design, construction, commissioning, operation, and maintenance stages. It focuses on the integration of design and technology, particularly advanced information systems, as a means of both improving building performance and enhancing environmental sustainability.

Graduates of the AECM programs are educated to become effective decision-makers who can positively impact the economic, environmental, and ethical aspects of the built environment through professional management strategies.Graduates have successful careers in government, industry, business, real estate, and NGO (non-governmental organization) sectors, prospering in positions where design professionals continuously make large-scale capital project design, construction, and operations decisions. Graduates of the program have specific position titles, including Real Estate Developer, Project Manager, Construction Manager, Facility Manager, Code Inspector, and Plan Reviewer.

Energy Science, Technology, and Policy (EST&P)

The Energy Science, Technology, and Policy (EST&P) program is an interdisciplinary Master of Science degree program offered by the College of Engineering. It is affiliated with the Wilton E. Scott Institute for Energy Innovation and builds upon significant achievements in energy by the faculty, researchers, students, and alumni of CMU.

The EST&P program provides distinctive and customizable professional Master of Science degrees in energy. Each of the four master's degrees is based in engineering and is aligned with the latest scientific discoveries, sustainability practices, and informed by a broader perspective on economics and public policy.

Graduates from the EST&P program possess a comprehensive understanding of the interdisciplinary challenges in energy and are well-versed in the various aspects of energy supply, demand, storage, utilization, policy, economics, sustainability, and environmental considerations. They are equipped to offer effective solutions to societal energy issues and demonstrate leadership across the entire spectrum of energy sectors.

Engineering & Technology Innovation Management (ETIM)

Carnegie Mellon University’s MS in ETIM degree program shapes engineers and scientists into world-class leaders in innovation and technology management. The program's multi-disciplinary professors and peers teach the specialized business skills, frameworks, and technical acuity necessary to both create and capture value from innovative technologies.

In addition to the base program, ETIM offers dual degree options, a part-time track for local professionals, and a unique new degree program that combines the ETIM curriculum with the fundamentals of artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Graduates are prepared to take on careers in analytics, consulting, entrepreneurship, product management, and R&D technology.

Integrated master’s/bachelor’s program (IMB)

The Integrated Master's/Bachelor's program, commonly referred to as the IMB program, enables academically talented students to earn both a bachelor's and a master's degree in their chosen major without the need to apply separately for each. The primary objective of the IMB program is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of technical subjects, thereby better equipping them for careers in industry. Students typically complete the IMB program within eight to ten full academic semesters after enrolling at CMU.

Learn more about the IMB in specific departments: 

MBA/Civil & Environmental Engineering

This program is designed for students with undergraduate degrees in engineering and offers the opportunity to develop technical and managerial skills in managing and leading civil and environmental engineering organizations, projects, and systems, as well as business management. The MBA/Software Engineering program is offered by the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department (CEE) and the Tepper School of Business.