Master’s Programs Overview

The College of Engineering has established graduate curricula and programs that emphasize creative design and research in major fields of engineering. The College of Engineering offers the following master’s-level degrees:

• Master of Science (MS)
• Master of Engineering (MEng)

To be admitted to a master’s degree program, an applicant should have a BS from an ABET-accredited engineering program, or equivalent, and have attained a high degree of scholarship in an undergraduate program in engineering or science. Upon completion of the master’s program, students may accept employment in engineering or applied science or elect further graduate training in an appropriate doctoral program.

Master of Science

The Master of Science is a professional degree with emphasis on advanced training in engineering science and design.

The Master of Science may be earned with one of the following designations:

• Biomedical Engineering (36 credits)
• Materials Science & Engineering (32 credits)
• Mechanical Engineering (32 credits)
• Product Design & Manufacture (32 credits)
• Systems Engineering (32 credits)
• Electrical & Computer Engineering (32 credits)
• Robotics & Autonomous Systems (32 credits)

Please note the following:

• No more than 8 credits may be transferred from other approved graduate schools.
• Coursework used to fulfill the Master of Science requirements may not be used to fulfill the requirements of any other degree program.

A 32-credit Master of Science program can be completed in one academic year, however, students who complete a project or thesis will take additional time to complete.

Part-time students who take two courses each semester should be able to complete a Master of Science program within two calendar years. The program must be completed within five years after admission to degree-seeking status.

Master of Engineering

The Master of Engineering is a professional degree with emphasis on advanced training in engineering science and design and has been developed specifically for students interested in careers in industry rather than academic research.

The Master of Engineering may be earned with one of the following designations:

• Biomedical Engineering (32 credits)
• Materials Science & Engineering (32 credits)
• Systems Engineering (32 credits)

Please note the following:

• A minimum of 32 semester credits is required for the Master of Engineering program.
• No more than 8 credits may be transferred from other approved graduate schools.
• Coursework used to fulfill the Master of Engineering requirements may not be used to fulfill the requirements of any other degree program.

A 32-credit Master of Engineering program can be completed in one academic year with full-time study. Part-time students who take two courses each semester should be able to complete a Master of Engineering program within two calendar years. The program must be completed within five years after matriculation to degree-seeking status.

Master’s Specializations

Students in any master’s degree program in the College of Engineering may pursue an interdisciplinary specialization in one of the following areas:

• Cybersecurity
• Data Analytics
• Robotics

Please visit the Specializations page on the ENG website for additional information.