18-989 Introduction to Graduate Studies
1 units, Carnegie Mellon University
The Introduction to Graduate Studies course is designed to be an initial cohort experience for first-semester graduate students through which students will learn how to be engaged citizens of the ECE department, the CMU campus community, and the broader engineering profession. This course will introduce and discuss career paths within ECE and the nature of work in existing companies, startup ventures and academia. The course will also increase awareness and understanding of departmental and campus resources, academic integrity issues, Carnegie Mellon community standards, and the ethical job search. It will engage students with what it means to build an inclusive community. Topics covered include: career path options, university academic integrity policies, ethical job search practices, how to navigate the job/internship search process, cultural humility, communicating with varied team members, and best practices for pursuing a career in research, industry, or start-up companies. This is an in-person course required in the first semester for all incoming graduate students. Attendance and participation in class are required and will determine a pass/fail grade.
Prerequisites: none listed
Offered: Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025
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