Professional Master's Degrees

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) offers course-based professional master’s degree programs designed to enhance careers in industry, government and nonprofit agencies.

The flexible, interdisciplinary master’s degree programs offer customized coursework and experiential projects to advance technical knowledge, preparing graduates to move directly into the workforce upon graduation and be ready to take on challenging roles in their fields of interest.

Featuring world-renowned faculty and dedicated program staff, professional skills development and a network of supportive Cornell alumni, the CALS professional master’s degree programs are ideal for students interested in expanding their knowledge of the latest issues and technological advancements to make an impact on the world in which we live.

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Master of Professional Studies

Ideal for career-focused students interested in the thorough study of issues and advancements in the fields of life, social, and environmental sciences and agriculture.

Make an impact in a changing world

Offered across a wide range of academic fields and interests, the master of professional studies is a 30-credit, interdisciplinary, course-based master’s degree program that can be completed in as little as two semesters of study. Cornell CALS offers three different MPS degree programs.

Learn about the master of professional studies

MPS enology student Danielle Noce in the Teaching Winery in Stocking Hall. Credit: Matt Hayes (CALS)

Master of Engineering in Biological & Environmental Engineering

The Master of Engineering (MEng) in Biological and Environmental Engineering program is a 30-credit, applied professional master’s degree that provides technical and practical skills focused on the principles of life sciences and engineering.

Create solutions for severe and growing environmental challenges

This vital, growing field is where engineering practice meets the principles of life sciences and engineering to create solutions for severe and growing environmental challenges.

Discover more about the master of engineering

assistant professor working in his lab with postdoctoral researcher — Minglin Ma, assistant professor of biological and environmental engineering, working in his lab with postdoctoral researcher, Longhai Wang. Credit: Allison Usavage

Master of Landscape Architecture

Expand your understanding of an evolving field and advance your career

The master of landscape architecture (MLA) degree provides the foundational, historical, theoretical, technical and skills-based grounding of the field of landscape architecture. The core of the degree program is the design studio that introduces students to fundamental design methodologies and they are asked to pursue and develop their design process and learn about research methodologies.

Explore the master of landscape architecture

MLA student Houston Harris in the Department of Landscape Architecture in Kennedy Hall. Credit: Matt Hayes (CALS)

Student Spotlight

Michal Matejczuk is an MPS '19 graduate in global development - international agriculture & rural development.

Read Michal's story

Michal Matejczuk student working in soil — "The faculty at Cornell are top-notch. Having taken courses across different disciplines, you get to meet a variety of professors who are experts in their respective fields that bring countless years of experience into the classroom."

Our Team

The Office of Professional Programs and Extended Learning is committed to providing a top-notch experience for the CALS Professional Master’s community; including MPS, MLA and BEE-MEng students. We provide comprehensive student and career services support and resources. Throughout the academic year we hold events, workshops, alumni panels and a professional skills course to enhance each student’s Cornell CALS experience.