The microelectronics industry is at the forefront of innovation and technological advancement — and a graduate degree from ASU can position you for advanced roles and technical leadership positions in this rapidly growing field.

ASU’s engineering graduate degree programs, offered by the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, incorporate the latest research and cutting-edge knowledge necessary for the most competitive jobs in microelectronics. Offering opportunities for original research and options for research and internships with major microelectronics manufacturers, a graduate degree from the Fulton Schools will equip you to work with leading companies in the industry as well as startups, research institutions and government agencies collaborating to advance America’s domestic microelectronics manufacturing capacity.

ASU also offers graduate degrees in Supply Chain Management, consistently ranking within the Top 5 nationally. Graduate degrees in Supply Chain Management are at the cutting-edge of research and practice, designed to prepare future supply chain managers to add value, increase quality and advance sustainable approaches in the microelectronics field and beyond.

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Chemical Engineering, MS

The MS in chemical engineering addresses diverse areas of emphasis with application in microelectronics including electrochemistry, electronic materials processing, engineering education, flexible display technology, fuel cells, inorganic membranes, process design and operations, and water purification.

Master's degree

Chemical Engineering, PhD

The PhD in chemical engineering addresses diverse areas of emphasis with application in microelectronics including electrochemistry, electronic materials processing, engineering education, flexible display technology, fuel cells, inorganic membranes, process design and operations, and water purification.

Doctoral degree

Computer Science, MCS

The MCS program affords an opportunity for students employed in industry to seek a breadth of advanced education in computer science.The program reflects the dual nature of computer science as a scientific and engineering discipline by allowing emphasis on theory as well as practical applications, including in the microelectronics industry.

Master's degree

Computer Science, MS

The MS program in computer science prepares students to undertake fundamental and applied research in computing, including in microelectronics.Students can study topics such as: artificial intelligence, machine learning and statistical modeling, big data and data mining, computer design and architecture, cyber-physical systems, IoT and robotics, and much more.

Master's degree

Computer Science, PhD

The PhD program in computer science prepares students to undertake fundamental and applied research in computer science. The program provides students with research opportunities in a wide variety of areas with application in the microelectronics industry.

Doctoral degree

Data Science, Analytics and Engineering (Electrical Engineering), MS

The MS program in data science, analytics and engineering with a concentration in electrical engineering provides an advanced education in high-demand data science and electrical engineering, including for applications in the microelectronics industry.

Master's degree

Data Science, Analytics and Engineering (Materials Science and Engineering), MS

The MS program in data science, analytics and engineering with a concentration in materials science and engineering provides an advanced education in high-demand data science and materials science and engineering, including for applications in the microelectronics industry.

Master's degree

Electrical Engineering, MS

The MS program in electrical engineering offers a research track that allow students to choose among and specialize in multiple areas of specialization directly relevant to the microelectronics industry.

Master's degree

Electrical Engineering, MSE

The MSE program in electrical engineering explores multiple areas of specialization of direct relevance to the microelectronics industry. A concurrent degree, the MBA/MSE in electrical engineering, is available as an online option.

Master's degree

Electrical Engineering, PhD

Electrical engineering is a vital discipline for microelectronics, and the PhD in electrical engineering equips students for advanced technical roles within industry and academia. Courses and programs are offered in six areas of specialization with high relevance to the microelectronics industry.

Doctoral degree

Industrial Engineering, MS

The MS program in industrial engineering deals with design, improvement, installation and operation of integrated systems of people, materials, information, equipment and energy with the purpose of determining efficient ways to develop products and services in multiple industries, including microelectronics.

Master's degree

Manufacturing Engineering, MS

The MS program in manufacturing engineering allow students to deepen their expertise in either manufacturing processes or the processes of manufacturing. The program provides advanced technical content to help students prepare for career transitions, including within the microelectronics industry.

Master's degree

Manufacturing Engineering, PhD

The PhD program in manufacturing engineering provides students with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully meet the most difficult challenges of modern manufacturing industries, including microelectronics, on a global scale.

Doctoral degree

Materials Science and Engineering, MS

The MS program in materials science and engineering prepares engineers for doctoral study or for industrial positions that specialize in research, project management and product innovation in materials science and engineering, including in the microelectronics industry. The program stresses a sound foundation in technical fundamentals, communication and professionalism.

Master's degree

Materials Science and Engineering, PhD

The PhD program in materials science and engineering prepares students for professional careers in multiple industries, including microelectronics, and academia. The program addresses a broad range of materials-driven challenges, such as energy efficiency, sustainability, functional nanostructures, electronic materials, biomaterials and polymers.

Doctoral degree

Mechanical Engineering, MS

The MS program in mechanical engineering prepares engineers for doctoral study or industrial positions that specialize in research, project management and product innovation in mechanical engineering, including in the microelectronics industry. The program stresses a sound foundation in technical fundamentals, communication and professionalism.

Master's degree

Mechanical Engineering, PhD

The PhD program in mechanical engineering emphasizes original research and provides students with a strong background for employment by academic institutions, government laboratories and industries such as microelectronics. The program offers a broad curriculum that provides a sound foundation in technical fundamentals, communication and professionalism.

Doctoral degree

Robotics and Autonomous Systems (Artificial Intelligence), MS

The Robotics and Autonomous Systems MS provides research-based education across multiple concentrations with direct applicability in the micro electronics industry, including artificial intelligence.

Master's degree

Robotics and Autonomous Systems (Biomedical Engineering), MS

The Robotics and Autonomous Systems MS provides research-based education across multiple concentrations with direct applicability in the micro electronics industry, including biomedical engineering.

Master's degree

Robotics and Autonomous Systems (Electrical Engineering), MS

The Robotics and Autonomous Systems MS provides research-based education across multiple concentrations with direct applicability in the micro electronics industry, including electrical engineering.

Master's degree

Robotics and Autonomous Systems (Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering), MS

The Robotics and Autonomous Systems MS provides research-based education across multiple concentrations with direct applicability in the micro electronics industry, including mechanical and aerospace engineering.

Master's degree
Robotics and Autonomous Systems (Mechatronics and Automation), PhD

Robotics and Autonomous Systems (Mechatronics and Automation), PhD

The mechatronics and automation concentration of the PhD program in robotics and autonomous systems provides an opportunity for in-depth independent research in a highly focused problem domain approved by the student's advisory committee. This program is intended primarily for those who desire to develop expertise in a particular and focused problem in the field of robotics and autonomous systems, including both traditional and advanced robotics and autonomous systems technologies, systems integration and data fusion techniques, and modeling and simulation development.

Doctoral degree

Robotics and Autonomous Systems (Systems Engineering), MS

The Robotics and Autonomous Systems MS provides research-based education across multiple concentrations with direct applicability in the micro electronics industry, including systems engineering.

Master's degree

Semiconductor Processing

ASU’s Certificate in Semiconductor Processing helps workers to rapidly obtain essential skills for semiconductor manufacturing, from advanced materials characterization to device theory and simulation, data mining, quality control and reliability, and Six Sigma methodology.

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Supply Chain Management and Engineering, MS

The MS in supply chain management and engineering is designed for working professionals in supply chain management, industrial engineering and related fields, including microelectronics. The program equips graduates to use state-of-the-art engineering tools to analyze, control and optimize modern supply chains.

Master's degree

Supply Chain Management, MS

The MS program in supply chain management provides students an understanding of the role the supply chain manager can play in enterprise supply chains across industries, including in microelectronics. The program exposes them to leading supply chain management operating practices, analysis methods, technology applications and strategy development.

Master's degree

Supply Chain Management, PhD

Supply chain management is a vital discipline for numerous industries including microelectronics and incorporates logistics management, operations management and supply management. The PhD in business administration with a concentration in supply chain management is a full-time residential program for students whose career goals are full-time university research and teaching.

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Systems Engineering, PhD

The program is aimed at advancing the understanding of complex engineering systems and where these systems are inclusive of technological aspects, as well as social, cultural, environmental and other interacting components that impact the input, output and interactions within a system. The program prepares students to identify, model, analyze, interpret, optimize and manage the multidimensional interactions of the ever-increasing complexity of modern technological and societal challenges.

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