NJIT offers advanced studies in numerous disciplines leading to master's degrees, doctoral degrees and graduate certificates. Programs are available to full-time students and to working professionals who are interested in part-time study. Some programs are offered jointly or in cooperation with Rutgers-Newark and with UMDNJ as part of continuing collaborations. Graduate programs at NJIT are overseen by the Office of Graduate Studies, Fenster Hall, Room 140, 973-596-3462.

Full-time students are involved in the university's extensive research activities through association with renowned faculty and research centers. Financial support is available through a variety of programs that permit students to become part of the teaching, administrative and research functions of the university. Other non-service-based support is also available.

Graduate Degrees

The doctoral and masters degree programs offered at NJIT are listed below. All doctoral programs lead to the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree. Master's programs lead to either the Master of Arts (MA), Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), Master of Architecture (M.Arch.), Master in Infrastructure Planning (MIP), Master of Public Health (MPH), Master of Science (MS), or the Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree, as indicated below. Numerous dual degree options exist that allow dual use of courses in one degree program toward a second degree program.  The Office of Graduate Studies may be consulted about BS/MS, MS/MS, BS/PhD and similar combinations.

The Collaborative Doctorate

This doctoral student option is designed to meet the workforce needs of the knowledge-dependent global economy of the 21st century recognizing the particular requirements of the practitioner. This option can meet the needs of engineers, managers, scientists, military personnel and educators who wish to pursue doctoral studies while employed full-time in the private, public and non-profit sectors.

Academic requirements are the same as for other NJIT doctoral programs but the collaborative nature of the program also allows participants to draw on the combined expertise and resources of the university and their employer. The program includes significant flexibility with opportunities for distance learning and independent study that are integrated with face-to-face classes.

To participate in this PhD program, students should first confer with their employer. Employees should seek a commitment from their employer that will facilitate participation and commitment to an area of research at an appropriate time. A senior researcher or manager may wish to serve on the student's dissertation committee.

Students must meet university requirements for admission to doctoral programs. Prior work, related research activity, publications and honors will be evaluated in addition to traditional academic criteria.

Doctoral students are expected to have been employed in their field for at least five years, and to have completed a related master's degree. They are expected to continue employment until they complete all degree requirements. Annual reviews of progress will be conducted. Students may perform dissertation research at their employer's facilities. Dissertation research can be derived from interests of the student and may be related to their professional activity.

Dissertation research must satisfy university policies. The student's dissertation committee defines residency requirements. It is expected that the employer will permit a concentrated effort on dissertation research. Seminar requirements are also defined by the dissertation committee and may allow presentations or attendance at professional society meetings in place of on-campus seminars. Credit requirements must meet university standards for the doctorate. Course selection is based on previous activities and the current state of knowledge of the student. Dissertation research is expected to investigate or develop an original contribution to science, technology or management. Research may be experimental, analytical, applied or theoretical provided that it satisfies all criteria set by the dissertation committee.

Employers who have a proprietary interest in dissertation research including patent, copyright and technology transfer rights are expected to execute formal agreements with the university before research begins.