Civil Engineering Master's Program draft

Program Overview

Stevens Institute of Technology's Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering program provides foundational skills and real-world experience for a successful engineering career. With a customizable curriculum, research opportunities, and industry partnerships, students develop a strong theoretical foundation and gain practical knowledge through projects and collaborations. Graduates are well-prepared for roles such as civil project engineer, construction engineer, and water resources engineer.

Program Outline

The program offers a customizable curriculum, research opportunities with expert faculty, and evening and online courses. The program is located in New York City, providing students with access to some of the world's biggest civic works and opportunities to gain experience working on them.

Objectives:

The program aims to:

• Train students with the foundational skills and real-world experience necessary for a successful engineering career.
• Provide students with theoretical foundations in their area of concentration.
• Allow students to apply their knowledge through practical projects.
• Prepare students for roles such as civil project engineer, construction engineer, water sources engineer, and more.

Teaching:

• The program is taught by expert faculty who bring a wealth of industry experience and research achievements.
• Students have the opportunity to work alongside leading experts in and out of the laboratory.
• The program offers a Curricular Practical Training program, which allows students to apply theoretical concepts learned in the program to real-world projects.

Careers:

• Graduates of the program are prepared for roles such as:
• Civil Project Engineer
• Site Engineer
• Structural/Bridge Engineer
• Construction Engineer
• Civil Engineering Designer
• Water Resources Engineer
• Graduates have been hired at companies such as:
• Aecom
• Hardesty-Hanover
• Arup
• Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
• Langan
• ExxonMobil
• Thornton Tomasetti

Other:

• The program is part of the School of Engineering and Science's sustainability research pillar, which facilitates research in fields such as smart, sustainable infrastructure and coastal engineering.
• The program is located in the heart of the New York metropolitan area, providing students with access to a broad network in one of the world's most dynamic urban environments.
• Students benefit from the university's partnerships with municipalities in both New York and New Jersey, as well as their proximity to major organizations and corporations headquartered in Manhattan.
• The program is ranked #4 in the country by Interesting Engineering, with an average starting salary of $56,000.
• The program offers an Accelerated Master's Program, which allows students to complete their master's degree in just one additional semester.