On-campus

Online

The 30 credit online program provides a broad education in packaging with an emphasis on strengthening participants’ skills in analyzing social, scientific, environmental and business problems associated with packaging. The program includes classes in advanced dynamics, permeability and shelf life, polymeric packaging materials and its application to packaging problems and recyclability.

For the official program description, visit the School of Packaging section of Academic Programs.

It is the responsibility of each student to be aware of and understand university regulations as published. To review the complete approved description of this program as well as academic policies and student rights and responsibilities, visit the Michigan State University Academic Programs site.

To learn more about this program, visit the Packaging program site.

The program cycle follows the standard University calendar. The next classes start in August.

The School of Packaging is recognized worldwide for producing leaders in every major packaging industry.

Those interested in applying to the program should have a bachelor’s degree in packaging or a related field with a 3.0 grade point average in the last two years of their undergraduate program.

For information on Graduate Education at MSU, visit the Graduate Education section of Academic Programs. For specific program requirements, visit the School of Packaging section.

For an online Graduate Application, visit the Graduate School site.

For current tuition, fees, and payment information, visit the Controller's Student Accounts page.

For the University's tuition refund policy, visit the Controller's Operational Policies page.

For information about financial aid, including loans, available for students at Michigan State University, visit the Office of Financial Aid site.

For additional information about graduate study at Michigan State University, visit the Graduate School site.

Michigan State University serves the distance and continuing education needs of organizations by offering program customization, group sales, and consulting services through MSU Global Online Connection. To learn more, visit the MSU Global site.

Courses in this program are taught via the Internet. In order to participate in this program, students must be comfortable with, and have access to, a computer with an Internet connection. For assistance, visit the Student Computer Requirement and Considerations for Computer Use page.

For information about equipment needed to participate in this program, visit the Virtual University's Basic Equipment page.

Peggy Nuerenberg
Coordinator, Outreach Education Programs
School of Packaging
Michigan State University
E. Lansing, MI 48824-1223
PH: 517-353-6797
FAX: 517-432-2036
Email: peggy@msu.edu