MS Civil Engineering at Syracuse University

Programme overview

Students choose one of three specialties: geotechnical, structures, or construction engineering and management, and work closely with faculty advisors on research projects.

Faculty: College of Engineering and Computer Science | Department: Civil and Environmental Engineering | Duration: 30 to 36 credit hours depending on option | Study mode: full-time | Location: Syracuse, NY, United States

What you will study

Thesis option: 30 credits including 6 of thesis with defense. Non-thesis option: 30 credits including a 0-credit Master's Exit Paper. Plan 3: minimum 36 credits (24 technical including a 3-credit project, 12 tailored non-technical). Includes specialization core courses, approved electives and a faculty/student seminar series.

Career pathways

Job titles include Bridge Engineer, Project Manager, Staff Geotechnical Engineer and Environmental Manager, at employers such as Arcadis, Jacobs, Mott MacDonald, WSP and the City of Syracuse.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants should have a BS in Civil Engineering; students without a BS in engineering or adequate preparation may need additional coursework.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Fall entry for most graduate programmes; spring entry for College of Engineering and Computer Science master's programmes and College of Law LL.M.

Graduate deadlines for fall: College of Engineering and Computer Science master's May 1 and PhD December 15; College of Visual and Performing Arts February 1; School of Architecture January 3; College of Law J.D. rolling admission, LL.M. May 15, J.D. for foreign law graduates June 1. Spring: Engineering and Computer Science master's November 1; Law LL.M. November 15. Other colleges set deadlines by programme.

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