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Binghamton University is a distinguished and unique institution of higher education, one that combines an international reputation for graduate education and for innovative research, scholarship and creative endeavor. It is consistently ranked in the top 50 public universities by US News & World report. Accounting MS Business / Management This program offers a generalist perspective and emphasizes conceptual understanding, analytical methods and the use of logical reasoning, and provides up-to-date accounting theories and analytical techniques combined with opportunities to apply this knowledge in real-world situations. Anthropology MA, MS, PhD Social Sciences Art History MA, PhD Arts / Humanities Interdisciplinary, cross-cultural, and new theoretical approaches to the history of art, architecture, and visual culture. Bioengineering MS, PhD Engineering The Biomedical Engineering Program focuses on the application of engineering methods to advances in medicine and healthcare. The Biosystems Track focuses on modeling and analysis of biological systems without a specific focus on healthcare issues. Biological Sciences MA, MS, PhD Sciences / Mathematics Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology (BCMB) and Ecology, Evolution & Behavior (EEB). Business Administration MBA, Phd Business / Management Concentrations offered include Finance, Leadership, Marketing, Management Information Systems, and Operations Management. Chemistry MA, MS, PhD Sciences / Mathematics Specialization in the traditional areas of chemistry (analytical, inorganic, organic, physical) plus interdisciplinary areas (biological chemistry, materials chemistry, and chemical physics). Comparative Literature MA, PhD Arts / Humanities First/Third World literatures from twenty linguistic traditions; continental philosophy, cultural and postdoctoral studies; Program in Philosophy.

Literature and Criticism (receive MA in Philosophy, PhD in Comp. Lit.); unique translation program. Computer Engineering MEng Engineering Combines a mixture of advanced theory, practical knowledge, and coursework in related disciplines for professional practice. Computer Science MS, PhD Engineering Computer architecture, networks, database systems, distributed systems, information retrieval, fault testing and diagnosis, operating systems, parallel processing, real-time systems, software specification, and verification and VLSI systems. Economics MA, PhD Social Sciences Econometrics, Finance, Labor Economics, Advanced Macroeconomics, Environmental Economics and Public Economics. Education MS, MSEd, MAT, EdD Education Electrical Engineering MEng, MS, PhD Engineering Computer engineering, controls systems, signal processing & communication systems, or electro-physics (microelectronics, electro-magnetics, or electro-optics). English MA, PhD Arts / Humanities Creative Writing, Literature Studies, Literary Criticism. Geography MA Social Sciences General, Cartography and Geographical Information Systems, Environmental Resource Management, Urban and Retail Planning. Geology MS, PhD Sciences / Mathematics Environmental geology (geomorphology and hydrogeology), geochemistry and petrology, geophysics (seismology and global geodesy), sedimentology and stratigraphy, paleobiology, structure, and tectonics. History MA, PhD Social Sciences United States, Europe (medieval to modern), the Middle East, East Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Also, such thematic and comparative fields as women's history, labor history, global exchanges, race and ethnicity, empire, violence, and nationalism. Industrial & Systems Engineering MEng, MS, PhD Engineering Provides a balance of theory and practical knowledge of manufacturing systems for professional practice or for advancement to a doctoral program. Materials Engineering MS, PhD Engineering Mechanical properties of thin films and coatings, fatigue and fracture of metals and ceramics, thermodynamic properties of alloy systems, computational modeling of processing techniques, and materials issues in electronics packaging. Materials Science MS, PhD Sciences / Mathematics Interdisciplinary research study of the interplay between the synthesis, structure and properties of modern materials, building on an undergraduate training in chemistry, engineering, geology or physics.

Mathematical Sciences MA, PhD Sciences / Mathematics Algebra, analysis, combinatorics, dynamical systems, geometry, graph theory, probability, statistics, theoretical computer science, and topology. Mechanical Engineering MS, PhD Engineering Solid mechanics/stress analysis, computer-aided design, vibrations, tribology, controls, thermofluids (with emphasis on heat transfer, lubrication, and physiochemical hydrodynamics), and manufacturing/materials (with emphasis on characterization and process analysis). Music MM Arts / Humanities Conducting, Composition, Instrumental Performance, Music History and Literature, Vocal Performance, Opera (in conjunction with Tri-Cities Opera Co). Nursing CER, MS, PhD Nursing Philosophy MA, PhD Arts / Humanities The Philosophy Department offers an MA and a PhD in Philosophy with a specialization in Social, Political, Ethical and Legal Philosophy (SPEL). Philosophy, Interpretation & Culture MA, PhD Arts / Humanities The Philosophy, Interpretation & Culture (PIC) Program is a unique, autonomous interdisciplinary program leading to MA and PhD degrees in Philosophy. It is independent of the Department of Philosophy, though members of that department are members of the PIC faculty and serve on student committees. Physics, Applied Physics & Astronomy MA, MS Sciences / Mathematics The graduate curriculum provides a broad foundation in basic physical principles and their applications. Political Science MA, PhD Social Sciences Political representation, political institutions, elections, congress, Judiciary, political satisfaction, democratic transitions, conflict and conflict management. Psychology MS, PhD Sciences / Mathematics Behavioral Neuroscience, Clinical Psychology, and Cognitive & Behavioral Sciences. Public Administration MPA Public Administration Urban Policy, Educational Policy, Health Policy, Environmental Policy, Leadership, Policy Analysis, and Public Administration.

Romance Languages MA Arts / Humanities French, Italian, and Spanish languages and literatures; multidisciplinary programs with Comparative Literature. Social Science MA Social Sciences Interdisciplinary program in social science combining theory and practice across a range of professional fields, (e.g., health care, human services, student affairs, justice and diversity issues in the workplace). Social Work MSW Social Work If interested in applying to the MSW program, please visit Information for Prospective MSW Students which outlines the specific application requirements for the MSW program. The Master of Social Work program prepares social workers for autonomous, knowledge-based, advanced generalist practice within an integrated community of scholars, practitioners and learners. Sociology MA, PhD Social Sciences Labor, work, and world-scale capital accumulation; imperialism, colonialism and diasporic formations; state formation and hegemony; social movements; racial, ethnic and gendered forms of domination; processes and institutions of knowledge production and distribution; world-systems; historical sociology; technological and economic change. Systems Science MS, PhD Engineering Complementary use of mathematical, computational, and heuristic approaches to solving systems problems. Concentrations in intelligent systems and bioengineering systems. Theatre MA Arts / Humanities Instruction and training in the arts of the theatre as well as theatre history, literature, and dramatic and performance theory. Translation Research & Instruction Program CER, PhD Interdisciplinary Programs