Program Overview
The Optics at Montana State University - Bozeman is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Optics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 26,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 15,100 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Optics programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Advanced Optics
- Laser Applications
- Electro-Optical Systems
- Laser Engineering
- Choose one specialty course:
- Fourier Optics/Imaging Theory
- Optical Design
- Nonlinear Optics/Laser Spectroscopy
- Analytic Optical Spectroscopy
- Symmetry, Orbitals, and Spectroscopy
- Applied Electromagnetics
- Adv Top Electromagnet & Optics
- Fourier Optics/Imaging Theory
- Optical Design
- Remote Sensing Systems
- Advanced Optics
- Laser Applications
- Quantum Mechanics II
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission to our graduate program requires a bachelor\'s degree in electrical or computer engineering or a closely related field (for example, physics, computer science, mathematics, etc.).
Students with bachelor\'s degrees in fields other than electrical and computer engineering (ECE) complete several additional courses to gain proficiency in key undergraduate ECE areas.
All applicants are required to submit scores from the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) along with other application materials. A minimum quantitative GRE score of 153 is required, and most students In our program score significantly higher. A minimum verbal GRE score of 152 is recommended.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 26,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 15,100 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 26,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 15,100 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Montana State University - Bozeman directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Montana State University - Bozeman
Montana State University - Bozeman
Bozeman, United States
Montana State University (MSU) is a public land-grant research university in Bozeman, Montana, United States. It enrolls more students than any other college or university in the state. MSU offers...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months