Program Overview

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Program Overview

The Master of Science in Architectural Engineering is a research and thesis-based degree program oriented toward students who wish to develop more knowledge about the design, construction, and operation of buildings and their systems. Students conduct research at a rigorous level above and beyond the coursework-only professional master’s program. This program also serves as a foundation for research for students who intend to pursue a doctoral degree.

Program Details

• Program Type: Master's
• Degree: M.S.
• Department: Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering
• College: Armour College of Engineering
• Program Location: On Campus
• STEM Designated: Yes
• Meets F-1 Visa Requirements: Yes

Career Opportunities

Our Master of Science in Architectural Engineering degree program will prepare you for such careers as:

• Architectural engineer
• Architectural and engineering manager
• Mechanical engineer / Mechanical HVAC engineer / Mechanical design engineer
• Building performance analyst
• Energy and sustainability consultant
• Commissioning engineer (commissioning agent)
• Energy engineer
• High-performance consultant
• Electrical engineer
• Lighting designer
• Fire protection engineer
• Plumbing engineer

Curriculum

The Master of Science in Architectural Engineering curriculum provides students with a research and thesis-based degree program oriented toward students who wish to develop more knowledge about the design, construction, and operation of buildings and their systems. Students are required to specialize in one field of concentration: building systems, construction management, or structures.

Admission Requirements

Students with a variety of academic backgrounds are eligible to apply for the program, including those with undergraduate degrees in non-engineering disciplines. Each applicant will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis during the application review process to determine any deficiency course requirements.

Featured Faculty

Brent Stephens

Department Chair Arthur W. Hill Endowed Chair in Sustainability Professor of Architectural Engineering Director of Architectural Engineering Director of Environmental Engineering

Mohammad Heidarinejad

Associate Professor of Architectural Engineering

Research Areas

Architectural engineering faculty and students make significant contributions to the profession, working in areas of high-impact innovation including the built environment, airflow and thermal modeling, indoor air quality, energy and sustainability, and thermal comfort.