The Master of Science in Civil Engineering prepares graduates to practice their profession at an advanced level. Specific program objectives are to provide the skills and knowledge necessary to:
Specialize in one of the primary subdisciplines (or tracks) of civil engineering or to achieve depth across a number of the subdisciplines;
Design and analyze civil engineering infrastructure;
Understand civil engineering materials, technologies and processes as applied to modern civil engineering infrastructure;
Obtain civil engineering project management skills; and
Provide a basis for continued, lifelong learning in the civil engineering profession.
Students are afforded the opportunity to specialize in one of the following six tracks or take courses from each of the six:
Students seeking admission to the MS program should hold a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from a program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) and have a 3.0 GPA or better. Applicants lacking a BS from an ABET-accredited program in civil engineering (including those possessing undergraduate degrees in other engineering disciplines, engineering science, engineering technology and architecture, or from a foreign university) have their qualifications reviewed by a graduate adviser. Admission may be granted and may include the requirement for additional undergraduate courses to correct deficiencies. These additional courses are not counted toward the MS degree, nor are undergraduate courses included in computing graduate grade-point averages.
Program Requirements
The program requires the completion of 30 credits. Students must either follow the General Plan or the Single Track Plan as described below:
Course List
Course
Title
Credits
Core Courses
Select four courses (12 credits) from the following:
Students will select 18 credits of track courses, following either the General Plan or the Single Track Plan outlined below.
18
General Plan
Students following the General Plan will select two courses from three of the tracks below -- two courses from each one of their three chosen tracks.
Single Track Plan
Students following the Single Track Plan will choose four courses (12 credits) from one of the tracks below. The remaining two courses (6 credits) will be chosen in consulation with the academic adviser. 1
Total Credits
30
1
Depending on the track chosen, students will either be free to choose the remaining two courses (6 credits) on their own, or the graduate adviser may ask them to take certain technical courses. If students choose courses outside of Tandon, these courses must be at least 3 credits each. Courses cannot be selected from the School of Professional Studies.
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Advising
Students are responsible for following the rules outlined in this bulletin for Tandon graduate students. While academic advisers consult with and advise students, students are responsible for ensuring that all degree requirements are fulfilled and for submitting all proper forms and applications. Students must meet with an academic adviser when they first enroll. Students must have a detailed program of study formally approved by an academic adviser before registration.
The academic adviser also handles requests for waivers of certain degree requirements, where warranted. Such waivers must be in writing and must be entered into the student’s departmental record. Where specific courses are waived, approval of the course instructor may also be required. When waivers are granted, students may be required to take other specific courses in their place; otherwise, the student may take other courses of their choosing. Students registering for guided studies (readings, projects, theses) are assigned advisers for each such activity. To register for guided study, students must submit written proposals for the topic(s) to be covered to such advisers before registration. To register, students must obtain written approval of the project adviser and the academic adviser.
Sample Plan of Study
Plan of Study Grid
1st Semester/Term
Credits
Core Course 1
3
Core Course 2
3
Track Course
3
Credits
9
2nd Semester/Term
Core Course 3
3
Core Course 4
3
Track Course
3
Credits
9
3rd Semester/Term
Track Course
3
Track Course
3
Track Course
3
Credits
9
4th Semester/Term
Track Course
3
Credits
3
Total Credits
30
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will have:
Developed in-depth expertise in at least one subdiscipline of civil engineering or to achieve depth across a number of the subdisciplines,
Learned the design and analysis of civil engineering infrastructure,
Understood civil engineering materials, technologies, and processes as applied to modern civil engineering infrastructure,
Gained a basis for continued, lifelong learning in the civil engineering profession.
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Program Policies
GPA Requirements
To earn any MS degree from NYU Tandon School of Engineering, students must maintain a B average or higher -- or a 3.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) or higher -- in all graduate courses taken. Poor scholastic performance (under 3.0 GPA) will lead to the student being placed on academic probation. If the student’s GPA does not rise to 3.0 after two terms on probation, the student will be disqualified from further graduate study at Tandon.
In the event that a student is required to take undergraduate prerequisite courses as a condition of admission, a grade of B- or better is required for every prerequisite course taken, and the cumulative GPA of all required prerequisite courses must be at least 3.0.
Transfer Credits
Students may transfer up to 6 credits of acceptable courses toward the MS degree, subject to their academic adviser’s approval. To be transferred, the course(s) must relate to the student’s program and be from an accredited institution. A grade of B or better is required for granting of transfer credit. Courses graded on a pass/fail basis are not considered for transfer unless accompanied by a detailed written evaluation by the course instructor. All transfer requests must be accompanied by an official transcript from the transferring institution. Applications for transfer credits must be submitted for consideration before the end of the first semester of matriculation. Validation credits by examination may not be used toward any civil engineering graduate degree program.