Illinois PSM Program Begins
The University of Illinois has enrolled its first cohort of students in the newly-created Illinois Professional Science Master’s (PSM) program on the Urbana-Champaign campus.
The Illinois PSM offers three degree programs: agricultural production, bioenergy, and food science and human nutrition. Additional degree programs are in development. The programs combine science with business and are intended for those who want science-based careers with managerial and leadership responsibilities.
The first cohort attracted the most students from Illinois. But students also came from Arizona, California, Idaho, Spain, and Taiwan.
“We’re very happy to have this group of incredibly talented, ambitious, and diverse students in the first class of Illinois PSM students. Expectations are high,” said Kevin Sightler, director of the program.
Students complete three semesters of full-time science and business coursework plus a summer internship. The program is designed to be completed in 16-months.
For additional information, contact the Illinois PSM at (217) 265-5363 or PSMdegree@illinois.edu, or visit them on the web at psm.illinois.edu.