Packaging (B.S.)

Michigan State University was the first school to offer a specialized degree program in Packaging Science, beginning in 1952, and the first to create a dedicated school for the field.

Packaging is a technical and science based program incorporating every aspect of packaging, from materials and processes through systems development and testing. Laboratories are an integral component in the majority of packaging undergraduate courses, providing students with hands-on experience.

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Packaging

Core areas of study include:

Technical principles for packaging.
Packaging materials (glass, plastic, paper and metals).
Computer applications.
Packaging processes and systems.
Design and prototyping.
Sustainability and environmental impacts.

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Packaging Graduates

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Career Opportunities

Graduates with a degree in Packaging enter a broad range of challenging and rewarding careers in industries ranging from health and beauty, food and consumer goods, medical, automotive and research.

An internship experience is a highly recommended part of the Packaging program and many students find internships and jobs as part of the annual packaging career fair on campus.

Packaging prepares students for a variety of career paths:

Packaging Engineer.
Packaging Scientist.
Packaging or Structural Designer.
Consumer Behavior Analyst.
Research & Development Specialist.
Quality Assurance.
Procurement.
Equipment Sales.
Packing Specialist.
Packaging Operator.
Product Tester.
Food Scientist.
And Many More!

Faculty members and advisors maintain close relationships with companies and industry contacts in packaging, which can help with internships, scholarships and employment in a range of fields. The Department of Packaging also maintains close relationships with alumni.