
Employers
Future-Proof Your Engineering Workforce with the UC Berkeley MAS-E
Engineering is evolving faster than ever. Companies face mounting challenges—rising costs, supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, and the urgent need for sustainable solutions. Staying competitive means ensuring your engineers have the latest skills to navigate this changing landscape.
The UC Berkeley Master of Advanced Study in Engineering (MAS-E) is designed for exactly that. This 100% online program gives working engineers access to cutting-edge expertise—without stepping away from their careers.
With concentrations in electronics, robotics, advanced manufacturing, and sustainable infrastructure, MAS-E equips engineers with the knowledge to drive innovation and keep your company ahead of the curve.
A Powerful Investment in Your Workforce
According to leading engineering industry data, offering tuition reimbursement for advanced degree programs to working engineers provides significant value to employers:
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- Boost employee retention
- Attract top talent
- Improve workforce skills
- Enhance innovation capacity
- Enable access to specialized expertise needed for complex projects
- Create a measurable investment in the long-term value of your workforce
Key MAS-E Degree Program Benefits
- Specialized Concentrations: The program offers four cutting-edge concentrations in areas that are critical to addressing current industry demands:
• Electronics and Systems Engineering
• Advanced Manufacturing and Materials
• Infrastructure, Energy, and the Environment
• Robotics and Controls - World-Class Faculty: Courses are led by UC Berkeley’s esteemed engineering faculty, recognized globally for their research and industry contributions.
- Customizable Curriculum: Engineers can select courses aligned with their personal interests and your organization’s strategic goals, ensuring relevant and impactful learning outcomes.
- Flexible Learning: The entirely online format allows engineers to balance their professional responsibilities with advanced education, ensuring seamless integration into their work schedules.
Tuition
Tuition for the program, developed and offered in partnership with the online platform Coursera, is $1,750 per unit for a total of $42,000 for 24 units, plus fees.* Students pay tuition per course, as they go, plus campus fees each semester.
Invest in your team’s growth by adding MAS-E to your tuition reimbursement program. Give your employees access to Berkeley’s world-class education and drive innovation from within.
Talk With Us
Engineering talent recruitment and retention begins with continuous learning. To discuss how the MAS-E program can align with your company’s objectives and support your team’s retention and growth, contact Joelle Miles, MAS-E Program Director, at joelle.miles@berkeley.edu.
*Tuition and fees are subject to change. For additional information, please visit the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office Cost of Attendance website.
Applications for the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 cohorts are now open.
- Fall 2025 Application Deadlines:
- March 14, 2025: Priority Application Deadline
- April 1, 2025: Final Application Deadline
- Spring 2026 Application Deadlines:
- June 13, 2025: Priority Application Deadline
- July 25, 2025: Final Application Deadline