Program Length
MEITE is a 36-credit hour program that can be completed in one year of full-time study or over two to three years on a part-time schedule.
Internships
All students complete an internship, often at one of the many innovative organizations located in North Carolina’s Research Triangle.
Concentrations
Students select one of four specialized concentrations that allow them to tailor their academic journey to their intended career path.
Career Pathways
Alumni go on to lead in a wide range of environments, including edtech startups, innovation labs, business accelerators, marketing firms, and more.
A Community of Innovators
About the Program
Through a unique blend of technology, educational research, and design thinking, MEITE prepares students to shape the future of learning for the social good. Graduates leave Chapel Hill ready to design, implement, and evaluate high-impact educational innovations across sectors and evolving learning environments — bringing creative, high-impact solutions to schools, startups, nonprofits, and beyond.
MEITE is about what’s possible
Program Benefits
- Build skills in design thinking, edtech, and entrepreneurship
- Customize your degree by choosing from four concentrations
- Connect rigorous coursework with internships at leading organizations
- Receive funding to attend professional conferences
- Experience cutting-edge technologies integrated into your learning
“The MEITE program taught me how to identify problems, design innovative solutions, and iterate based on user feedback. My classes gave me real-world applications in entrepreneurship, technology, and innovation, so that I was able to get my feet wet with structured experiential learning.”Jason Straus '19 — Senior Manager at Participate Learning
