New Master's Programs for Fall 2024: CMU, UC Berkeley, UChicago, Duke, UCL, IC, HKU and More

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As competition for Fall 2024 heats up, top global universities like CMU, UC Berkeley, and UChicago have quietly launched new master's programs, opening fresh application tracks for international students. These programs not only reflect current academic trends but also break down traditional background barriers, offering excellent interdisciplinary and strategic entry opportunities to elite institutions. CMU's new management master's (open to all backgrounds) and STEM dual-degree, UC Berkeley's computational social science for humanities-to-tech transitions, and UChicago Booth's first management master's for non-business majors stand out. CheersYou（清柚教育） reminds students that inaugural cohorts often come with significant application advantages—stay alert to requirements and deadlines, plan wisely, and seize these new chances for top-tier admissions.

The 24Fall application season is in full swing, with difficulty levels and requirements escalating across the board—especially for those ever-popular programs that have become fiercely competitive, leaving applicants feeling more drained than ever…

But in corners few have noticed, many schools worldwide have quietly launched brand-new programs for 24Fall!

These new programs not only open up fresh tracks for everyone but also represent the current major trends in academia—and provide a great opportunity to "snag" a spot at a prestigious university!

United States

CMU Launches New Management and Dual-Degree Master's

Carnegie Mellon University's Tepper School of Business has introduced a new Master of Science in Management for 24Fall, which is open to all academic backgrounds—ideal for interdisciplinary applicants!

The 10-month program is STEM-designated, offering an extended OPT period after graduation!

Another highlight: after completing the program and gaining at least two years of work experience, graduates are eligible to apply to Tepper's Accelerated MBA program.

Beyond management, CMU's Tepper School and France's ESSEC Business School have also announced a new joint dual-degree program!

The two-year program requires one year at each institution. Upon completion, students earn a Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) from CMU Tepper and a Master in Management (MIM) from ESSEC.

And Tepper's MSBA is also a STEM-designated program.

UC Berkeley Introduces Computational Social Science Program

UC Berkeley has launched a brand-new Master of Computational Social Science for 24Fall, housed in its largest college, the College of Letters & Science.

This interdisciplinary program blends computing and social sciences, primarily targeting students with social science backgrounds—a perfect fit for humanities students aiming to pivot into tech fields!

This is the inaugural cohort for 24Fall, and applications are open now. The first round deadline is January 8, 2024, and the second round is March 1, 2024.

UChicago Booth School of Business Launches Management Program

The University of Chicago's renowned Booth School of Business is adding a new Master in Management program for 24Fall, a 10-month degree.

Booth has consistently ranked among the top three business schools. This new management program is Booth's first new degree program in 88 years!

Designed specifically for recent graduates, it requires no work experience and is open to students from any academic background except business—perfect for humanities or STEM graduates without a business degree to pivot.

Duke Launches Climate & Sustainability Engineering Master's

Duke University's Pratt School of Engineering has been actively expanding its portfolio, and for 24Fall it introduces the Master of Climate & Sustainability Master of Engineering.

The two-year program covers topics like climate adaptation engineering, implementation of engineering solutions, climate AI, sustainable materials, and circular economy.

With climate change impacts impossible to ignore, more global universities are offering ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) programs—ESG is rapidly becoming a hot new field.

United Kingdom

UCL Rolls Out Multiple New Master's

UCL launched 10 new programs for 23Fall and hasn't slowed down for 24Fall! The Department of Statistical Science has revamped its MSc Medical Statistics and Data Science.

The curriculum emphasizes statistical and data science, making it ideal for quantitative background applicants aiming for advanced work in healthcare or biomedical data. UCL's Faculty of Brain Sciences also introduces an MSc Bioscience Innovation and Enterprise; undergraduates from finance, economics, biology, or medicine can all consider it.

Additionally, UCL's Division of Medicine has opened an MSc Musculoskeletal Science and Medical Engineering, and the Faculty of Engineering Sciences now offers a new criminology-focused MSc Crime Science with Serious Organised Crime.

Manchester Launches Four New Programs

The University of Manchester, after adding four master's programs for 23Fall (Digital Marketing, Digital Media, Cultural Industries), has unveiled another four brand-new courses for 24Fall—all in hot-demand areas!

MSc Economics and Data Science
MA Social Change, Environment and Sustainability
MSc Sustainable Business
MSc Computational and Corpus Linguistics

Economics and Data Science and Social Change, Environment and Sustainability are both new in the School of Social Sciences! The Economics and Data Science program leans toward economics, and applicants ideally should have some programming basics.

The MSc Sustainable Business, housed in Alliance Manchester Business School, will undoubtedly have rigorous admission standards. Meanwhile, the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures, which hosts Computational and Corpus Linguistics, does not use a restrictive list, so applicants from non-211/985 or second-tier universities are welcome.

IC Introduces Geotechnical Engineering Master's

Imperial College London's top-tier Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering has launched a new MSc Geotechnical Engineering.

This program evolves and updates the former Soil Mechanics offering, now focusing on advanced theories of soil and their application to geotechnical engineering problems, with rich academic resources.

Hong Kong, China

HKU Engineering and Arts Faculties Add New Programs

The University of Hong Kong's Faculty of Engineering has added an MSc in Engineering (Microelectronics Science and Technology) for 24Fall, a standard one-year program with a first-round deadline of December 29.

This program is suited for students with an engineering background. As the microelectronics and semiconductor sectors boom, HK PolyU and University of Macau have also introduced similar programs in recent years.

Additionally, HKU's Faculty of Arts will offer a new MA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) for 24Fall, with a first-round deadline of January 31, 2024.

PPE is an interdisciplinary program open to all backgrounds, covering public policy, economic systems, philosophical theories, and more.

CUHK Launches Sustainable Global Business

The Chinese University of Hong Kong's Business School has started an MSc in Sustainable Global Business for 24Fall.

As the name suggests, it's an ESG program, providing hands-on learning and exposure through interactions with sustainability professionals across industries and countries. Applications for 24Fall are non-rolling, with a final deadline of March 31, 2024.

PolyU Adds 2 More Popular Master's

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University kicked off its 24Fall applications by launching five new programs:

MSc in Smart Manufacturing
MSc in Intelligent Construction
MSc in Carbon Neutral Cities and Urban Sustainability
MSc in Nutrition and Health Ageing
MSc in Sustainable Fashion and Innovation

Recently, PolyU has added two more hot programs: MSc in Quantitative Finance and FinTech and MSc in Electric Vehicles.

Additionally, for 24Fall, PolyU's Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, Department of Health Technology and Informatics, has introduced three new programs:

MSc in Medical Data Science
Master of Medical Imaging
Master of Medical Laboratory Science

The dizzying array of new programs from top universities gives us a glimpse into the latest trends in academia and careers.

But when applying, blindly following the crowd isn't advisable—and not all new programs are easy entries. You still need to align your selections with your own background and interests, and plan your school list strategically!

Finally, we hope everyone receives the offer from their dream school this application season～

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