With a focus on solving real-world problems through innovative research, NC State’s Graduate Programs are committed to transforming graduate education–to prepare our best and brightest students to be true leaders ready to tackle the critical issues that challenge our state, nation, and world. Our goal is to prepare career-ready students with a true competitive edge through a focus on professionally oriented training designed for the real world. In scope and quality, our graduate programs are superb. We offer master’s and doctoral programs in a full range of traditional disciplines, as well as a variety of graduate certificate programs and degree programs that can be completed all or partly online.