Master of Engineering

Quantum Engineering

Exciting opportunities exist to contribute to the growing field of quantum information, with applications to computation; cyber security; finance; and simulation.

In the quantum track, you will learn the fundamentals of quantum mechanics and quantum information, focusing on applications to quantum computation and security. In-depth electives allow you to specialize in quantum optics, electronic devices, quantum materials, and nanofabrication.

This track suits candidates interested in a career or advanced studies in quantum computation, either applied to hardware development or to building computational tools and software.

  • Innovation Leadership Bootcamp: Communication and Negotiation with Individuals, Teams, and Organizations
  • Innovation Leadership (MENG 30000): Introduction to Emerging Technologies
  • Track Core (MENG 31600): Quantum Mechanics I
  • Track Core (MENG 36200): QuantumLab (can also be taken in Spring, but students are strongly encouraged to enroll in it as early as possible)
  • Innovation Leadership (MENG 30500): Responsible and Effective Technology Management or a QE Innovation Leadership Elective
  • Track Core (MENG 31610): Quantum Mechanics II
  • Track Core (MENG 31400): Advanced Quantum Engineering
  • Innovation Leadership (MENG 30400): Commercializing Products with Molecular Engineering or a QE Innovation Leadership Elective
  • 2 Track Electives
  • 1 QE Innovation Leadership Elective
  • 2 Track Electives
  • Quantum Materials Modelling (MENG 35510)
  • Quantum Optics (MENG 36500)
  • Quantum Electronic Materials (MENG 36600)
  • Physics of Solid State Semiconductor Devices (MENG 36620)
  • Introduction to Nanofabrication (MENG 36630)
  • Implementations of Quantum Information Processors (MENG 37100)
  • Quantum Dissipation and Quantum Measurement (MENG 37200)
  • Advanced Quantum Information (MENG 37400)
  • Quantum Measurements and Metrology (MENG 37500)

NOTE: Electives offered outside of UChicago PME are scheduled at the discretion of the home department. Typically, they will be confirmed as available a few weeks before registration. 

  • Commercializing Innovation: Tools to Research and Analyze Private Enterprises (BOOTH 34100)
  • Lab to Launch (BOOTH 34709)
  • Building the New Venture (BUSN 34103)