Program Overview
The Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering degree (M.Eng.) is a coursework-only degree with a focus on professional practice. The M.Eng. degree combines advanced training in civil engineering practice and design, and emphasizes written and oral communication skills. As a practice-oriented program, it provides students with the technical expertise and management training to be successful design engineers. Graduates of the program will encounter a great job market as the demand for professional engineers exceeds the supply and is expected to continue to grow.
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Tuition and Fees
The total cost per credit hour is $533.38 and is comprised of $428.12 base tuition + $105.26 college differential. There is a student technology fee charged each semester. It is $150 in the Fall, $150 in the Spring, and $20 in the Summer. There may be additional costs, depending on the class. Additional costs are often for textbooks, supplemental course materials, and proctoring fees.
Admissions Requirements
General requirements for admission include:
- Three letters of recommendation,
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 (or equivalent) over the last two undergraduate years in science, math, and engineering courses, and
- A minimum combined score of 300 on the verbal and quantitative sections of the GRE or evidence of passing the FE exam. Starting in the Spring 2024, the GRE requirement is waived for students graduating from an ABET-accredited program (see list of accredited institutions and programs here: https://amspub.abet.org/aps/).
- Language Skills for International Students: International students must meet all UNM Graduate Admissions Requirements including tests for English proficiency.
- Three semesters of calculus and one semester of ordinary differential equations (Math 1512, 1522, 2531, and 316)
- One class in college chemistry
- One year of calculus-based college physics
- Engineering Statics – CE 202 (Prereqs Phys 1310 and Math 1522)
- Dynamics – ME 306 (Prereq CE 202 and Math 2531)
- Mechanics of Materials – CE 302 (Prereq CE 202, Pre or Coreq Math 316)
- Fluid Mechanics – CE 331 (Pre or Coreq CE 202 and ME 306)
- Soil Mechanics – CE 360 (Prereq CE 302)
Advisement for the M.Eng. Accelerated Online Program
Prior to admission, questions regarding the M.Eng. program will be addressed within the Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering department, by the Graduate Program Director (Ricardo Gonzalez-Pinzon gonzaric@unm.edu) and the Manager of Academic Advisement (Krista Navarrette, advccee@unm.edu). Questions about specific courses will be directed to the appropriate instructors.
Once admitted to the program, each student will be assigned a faculty advisor from the faculty who participate in the accelerated online program. The advisor will guide the student to complete a program plan template. It identifies the courses the student plans to take and ensures they will meet program requirements. The program plan will be updated annually.
Each semester an orientation presentation will be made and recorded for the M.Eng. students. This presentation will cover departmental and university requirements, policies, and deadlines.
Degree Requirements
The master of engineering in civil engineering degree (M.Eng.) requires only 33 credit hours of coursework. It consists of:
- A minimum of 15 credit hours of practice-oriented civil engineering classes.
- 12 credit hours that support the student’s area of interest. Courses outside of those offered by the School of Engineering require prior approval by the faculty advisor.
- At least 6 credit hours that advance the student’s management skillset.
Required Coursework
The master of engineering in civil engineering degree (M.Eng.) is designed to accommodate students with interest or experience in civil engineering professional practice. Prospective students typically have a civil engineering or closely related undergraduate degree.
The M.Eng. degree involves 33 credit hours of graduate coursework. Coursework is grouped into 3 categories: practice-oriented, area-of-interest, and management-related. A minimum of 15 credit hours of practice-oriented civil engineering classes is required along with 12 additional credit hours that support the student's area of interest and at least 6 additional credit hours that advance the student's management skillset. A maximum of 12 credit hours can be taken in transfer and/or non-degree graduate student status.
There are no concentrations for the M.Eng. degree. There are no specific required courses for the M.Eng. degree.
| Course Number | Course Name | Practice-Oriented | Area of Interest | Management Skillset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CE 455* | Engineering Project Management | X | X | X |
CE 473/573 | Construction Law | X | X |
|
CE 474/574 | Principles of Written Construction Documents | X | X | X |
CE 475/575 | Construction Safety | X | X |
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CE 477/577 | Project Controls | X | X | X |
CE 478/578 | Temporary Structures in Construction | X | X |
|
CE 571 | Sustainable Design and Construction | X | X |
|
CE 576 | Project Delivery Systems | X | X | X |
CE 598 | Global History of Construction |
| X |
|
CE 506 | Design of Prestressed Concrete | X | X |
|
CE 598 | Design of Wood Structures | X | X |
|
CE 598 | Design of Masonry Structures | X | X |
|
CE 521 | Structural Dynamics |
| X |
|
CE 598 | Advanced construction technologies | X | X |
|
CE 598 | Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design | X | X |
|
CE 598 | Pavement Management System | X | X | X |
*Course allowed for graduate credit to students enrolled in a graduate program. Normally, a graduate student enrolled in a starred course numbered below 500 is required to complete extra work.
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates will successfully advance in their careers through:
- Technical competence in civil engineering.
- Demonstration of professional skills appropriate for the global engineering marketplace.
- An ability to communicate technical/management results in appropriate forums.
The Student Learning Outcomes for the Master of Engineering degree are:
- Exhibit knowledge of engineering/science fundamentals appropriate for discipline and specialization.
- Be able to communicate effectively in oral and/or written form.
