Program Overview
MSOE's Civil Engineering program equips students with the knowledge and skills to design, construct, and maintain infrastructure systems. Students can specialize in Construction Management, Environmental and Water Resources Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Transportation Engineering. The program prepares graduates for a wide range of careers in civil engineering, with projected employment growth of 24% in the next decade.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Civil engineers are responsible for the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the infrastructure that supports modern society, including water, roads, and buildings. MSOE's Civil Engineering program provides students with the knowledge and skills to plan, design, and build these systems.
Objectives:
- To provide students with a strong foundation in mathematics, natural science, and engineering principles.
- To develop students' proficiency in business, public policy, leadership, and teamwork.
- To prepare students to hit the ground running as civil engineers.
Specializations:
Students can choose to specialize in one of the following areas:
- Construction Management: Estimate, schedule, and manage construction projects.
- Environmental and Water Resources Engineering: Plan and design systems for water and wastewater treatment, solid and hazardous waste resource recovery and disposal, air pollution control, and contaminated soil and groundwater remediation.
- Structural Engineering: Plan and design structural systems for civil engineering projects such as buildings, bridges, and foundations.