Master of Engineering in Risk Engineering at Duke University

Programme overview

Non-thesis professional Master of Engineering that uses big data and computer models to assess risk and guide decisions, with four specializations, a required industry internship and a five-year BS+MS option for Duke undergraduates.

Faculty: Pratt School of Engineering | Department: Civil and Environmental Engineering | Duration: 3 semesters (30 credits) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Durham, NC, United States

What you will study

A 30-credit professional degree with an industry internship and four specializations: Energy and Climate Systems, Environment and Population Health, Financial Risk, and Materials and Structures.

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Entry requirements

Undergraduate degree in a STEM or STEM-adjacent field, technical courses in environmental science, math, statistics or hard sciences, or relevant technical work experience; calculus, differential equations, statistics and probability, introductory micro/macroeconomics, and proficiency in a programming language (Python preferred). Applies to Pratt master's programmes: online Pratt application with transcripts and undergraduate GPA (grade scale if not on the 4.0 scale), resume, short answer questions, letters of recommendation, video introduction, application fee, and a Courses and Technical Skills section; English proficiency scores if English is not the first language. GRE scores are optional for 2027 applicants.

USD 107,040 for the whole programme (2026-2027). Campus tuition 2026-2027 is $35,680 per semester; 30 credits over three semesters. Internship courses carry no tuition. Excludes health fee, insurance, housing and other fees. Source

Duration: 3 semesters (30 credits)

Apply through the official page: https://pratt.duke.edu/apply/

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