MS in Packaging

San Jose State University

The Master of Science in Packaging program, offered by the Department of Nutrition, Food Science and Packaging , is designed to meet the needs of the student who has a baccalaureate degree and seeks advanced preparation in packaging and packaging related fields. Meanwhile, a wide variety of types of companies employ graduates with advanced degrees. The Master of Science in Packaging program will help to educate packaging professionals and create innovative solutions that enhance or maintain product quality, increase packing efficiency and reduce waste. Students will gain experience in applying mathematics, science, and technology to packaging-related problems, assessing the suitability of packaging materials and designs for specific applications, and in critically evaluating new knowledge presented in the scientific literature. Graduates with advanced graduate degrees are less likely to go into production positions and more likely to go into education, research, or management positions than those with bachelor’s degrees.