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The Master of Science in Engineering is earned upon the successful completion of 30 graduate credits. The actual composition of core and elective credits varies by area of degree emphasis.

The curriculum is continously updated to ensure its relevance to today's industries. All courses are three credits unless otherwise noted. Courses that are cross-listed in more than one section cannot be counted twice.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

One course must be taken from each of the following areas, found within Section A:

Mathematics	3 credits
Computer Applications	3 credits
Technical Communications	3 credits
Engineering Management	3 credits
Electives:
Three (3) courses must be completed from a single emphasis area, listed in Section B.	9 credits
Remaining credits may be taken from either section A, B or C.	9 credits
TOTAL CREDITS	30

LIST OF CLASSES

Section A: Core Classes

One course must be taken from each area.

Mathematics: 

ENGRG 5030 - Linear Algebra

ENGRG 6050 - Applied Statistics for Engineers

Computer Applications:

ENGRG 7030 - Simulation Modeling of Engineering Systems

ENGRG 7070 - Optimization with Engineering Applications

Engineering Communications: 

ENGRG 5000 - Engineering Communications

Engineering Management 

PM 7010 - Project Management Techniques I

BSAD 7110 - Management Decision Analysis

Section B: Technical Emphasis Courses

Select a total of nine credits in one of the following technical emphasis areas: Engineering Design; Applications in Engineering Management; Control Systems; or Structural/Geotechnical Engineering.
NOTE: Additional areas of emphasis may be developed as the market demands.

Engineering Design:

ENGRG 7070 - Optimization with Engineering Applications

ENGRG 7510 - Design of Experiments

ENGRG 7520 - Design for Manufacturability

ENGRG 7540 - Advanced Finite Element Method

ENGRG 7550 - Product Design and Development

Applications in Engineering Management:

ENGRG 7810 - Advanced Production and Operations Analysis

ENGRG 7820 - Quality Engineering and Management

ENGRG 7830 - Advanced Cost and Value Analysis

ENGRG 7840 - Systems Engineering Management

ENGRG 7850 - Taguchi Method of Designing Experiments

PM 7020 - Project Management Techniques II

Control Systems:

ENGRG 7310 - Control Systems Engineering

ENGRG 7320 - Modern Control Systems

ENGRG 7340 - Digital Control Systems

 

  

Structural/Geotechnical Engineering: 
Students must complete (from the list below) a minimum of one Structural Engineering (Str) course and one Geotechnical Engineering (Geo) course, ENGRG 7540 Advanced Finite Element Method course (or an equivalent course), and a minimum of 9 additional Structural/Geotechnical credits (from the list below) for a total of 18 credits to complete the requirements for this emphasis. The recommended mathematics course is ENGRG 5030 Linear Algebra.

ENGRG 6230 - Structural Steel Design with LRFD (Str)

ENGRG 7220 - Dynamics of Structures (Str)

ENGRG 7240 - LRFD of Bridge Superstructures (Str) (course to be developed)

ENGRG 7250 - Soil-Structures Interaction (Str) (course to be developed)

ENGRG 7260 - Advanced Shallow Foundation Design w/ LRFD Applications (Geo)

ENGRG 7270 - Advanced Deep Foundation Design w/ LRFD Applications (Geo)

ENGRG 7280 - Geosynthesis Engineering (Geo)

ENGRG 7290 - Earth Retaining Structures: Design, Analysis, and LRFD (Geo)

Section C: Elective Courses

Select a total of nine credits from this area or from any of the courses not already taken. Additional electives may be available through transfer and/or other arrangements. Contact the Program Director for additional information.

BSAD 5720 - International Marketing

ENGRG 7930* - Special Topics in Engineering (1-3 credits)

ENGRG 7980* - Independent Study in Engineering (1-3 credits)

*Must contact advisor for special registration instructions.