Civil Engineering

M.S. in Civil Engineering

Advance your career with MSOE's Master of Science in Civil Engineering. Specialize in construction, environmental and water resources, transportation, or structural engineering while gaining expertise in AI and cutting-edge tools for the built environment.

MSOE's Master of Science in Civil Engineering combines core civil engineering topics with depth in specialized areas, preparing graduates to lead complex projects and advance in their careers. The curriculum integrates sustainability across all building and infrastructure design disciplines. This program offers students the opportunity to gain depth in one of four areas of specialization:

Construction Management - advanced topics in construction operations, lean construction, and data management, plus business principles.
Environmental and Water Resources Engineering - facilities planning, environmental law, life cycle assessment, and technical courses in water resources.
Transportation Engineering - roadway design, traffic analysis, pavement design, and safety.
Structural Engineering- advanced design and analysis of steel, concrete, wood, masonry, and foundations, plus structural dynamics and stability.

Mode of Delivery	Program Credits	Admissions Requirements
In-person classes	31 credits	Personal statement Official undergraduate transcripts 1 Letter of Recommendation (only required if GPA is below 3.0)

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Curriculum Format

Courses are taught by faculty with extensive industry experience and academic credentials. Flexible scheduling supports both full-time students and working professionals.

Each student must complete a sequence of capstone courses. There are two options for the capstone activity.

The first option is the completion of a seven-credit, two-semester Capstone Project sequence (CAE 7810, CVE 7901 and CVE 7902) in addition to eight civil engineering courses (24 credits) to fulfill the 31-credit requirement.
The second option is the completion of a four-credit, one-semester Capstone Report sequence (CAE 7810 and CVE 7901) in addition to nine civil engineering courses (27 credits) to fulfill the 31-credit requirement.

The Master of Science in Civil Engineering program assumes the student has completed an undergraduate curriculum that satisfies ABET program-specific civil engineering requirements.

Admissions Process

Submit application online here.
Submit supporting documents to admissions counselor via email.
Completed file reviewed by program director for admission decision.
Upon acceptance, submit your enrollment deposit to secure your spot in the program.
Get access to your myMSOE account and MSOE email.
Admissions registers you for appropriate coursework and sends schedule when finalized by the Registrar’s office.
You are officially an MSOE Raider!

Tuition & Financial Aid

Early Entry Application Form for CAECM Graduate Programs

Current MSOE students with junior (60-89 credits) standing wanting to apply for the CAECM Early Entry Master’s program can apply here.