Master of Science in Civil Engineering (M.S.E.)

• About the Program
• Curriculum – including courses
• Admission Requirements
• Start Dates & Application Deadlines
• Tuition

About the Program

The Master of Science in Engineering (M.S.E.) program at Rowan University effectively prepares individuals to respond to the changing needs of engineers today. This program provides students with the necessary knowledge, skill set, and training to effectively contribute to the engineering workforce. Students have access to higher level courses leading to a graduate degree, and are involved in professional development opportunities which increase the breadth of understanding and application of engineering principles.

Students can choose between a thesis track, and a coursework track. Students may also work on a project, which may be counted toward a coursework track degree. Most full time students work on funded research projects, leading to a thesis. Most part time students select the coursework track. In order to be eligible for a Research Assistantship, students must select the thesis track.

The Civil Engineering specialization allows students to develop an interdisciplinary focus through their coursework and thesis topic. Graduate students work with faculty with expertise in transportation, geo-technology, structures, water resources, and the environment. Interdisciplinary areas include mechanics and materials, and sustainability. This specialization also includes the following focus areas: Mechanics and Materials; Signals, Systems and Computational Intelligence; Sustainability; and Transportation Engineering.

Program Curriculum

Program Code: MS-CIVILENGR / Major Code: G908
The Rowan University Master of Science in Engineering program requires the completion of 30 semester hours and thesis research/engineering project. 6–9 of the required semester hours can be Thesis Research/Engineering Project.

Coursework (Program Semester Hours: 30)
The courses listed here are not official and are subject to change. For an official list of available courses please visit the CGCE section tally. Click on the courses below to view available course descriptions.

Required Courses: 9 Semester Hours (s.h.)

Specialization Courses: 12–15 Semester Hours (s.h.)
Choose 4–5 courses from the following options. Not all electives will be offered every year. There may be options not included in the list below.

Required Thesis/Project Courses: 6–9 Semester Hours (s.h.)

Admissions Requirements

The following is a list of items required to begin the application process for the Master of Science in Engineering program. There may be additional action or materials required for admission to the program. Upon receipt of the materials below a representative from the CGCE Admissions Processing Office will contact you with confirmation or indicating any missing items.

• CGCE Graduate Application Form (pdf)
• $65 (U.S.) non-refundable application fee
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program OR Bachelor's degree in the Science or Mathematics disciplines from an accredited institution of higher learning (The graduate program advisor will assess the background of the applicant and evaluate their suitability for admission to the program)
• CGCE Foundation Course Completion Form(pdf)
• Official transcripts from all colleges attended (regardless of number of credits earned)
• Current professional resume
• Typewritten statement of professional objectives
• Two letters of recommendation
• A minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better (on a 4.0 scale)
• Successful completion of the following undergraduate-level foundation courses at an accredited institution is highly recommended for admission: Chemistry I, Physics I, Calculus I, II, and III, Linear Algebra, and Differential Equations. (The graduate program advisor may specify additional required undergraduate-level coursework to supplement the applicant’s background before taking any graduate courses.)
• Optional interview with the Faculty Admissions Committee (The Committee will contact students directly regarding the interview. The interview can be in person or via telephone.)

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Start Dates & Application Deadlines

Below is a list of anticipated start dates. The start dates indicated are based on the university calendar or the CGCE schedule. Your actual first day of class will depend on the course sequence which will be provided by a CGCE Enrollment Advisor once you have matriculated in the program.

Tuition & Costs

$771.90 per semester hour
(this rate applies to academic year 2012/2013 and is subject to change)

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