Master of Science in Civil Engineering - STEM Designated
Chicago, USA
DURATION
32 Hours
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
USD 1,646 / per credit
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Introduction
The Master of Science in Civil Engineering program provides highly specialized design-oriented and management courses, and offers students the opportunity for independent research, preparing them to make significant contributions within the profession and to respond to the changing needs of engineers in today’s workforce.
This program is also for students who would like to advance their careers, pursue further studies in a doctoral program, or seek a specialized focus in civil engineering.
Program Overview
Students will gain the necessary knowledge and skill set to make significant contributions to the profession, working in areas of high-impact innovation such as bridge engineering, construction engineering and management, public works policy, and transportation systems analysis.
Program Specializations
- Construction Engineering
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Structural Engineering
- Transportation Engineering
Why Illinois Tech is one of the best value universities in the country
As an Illinois Tech student, you’ll automatically be considered for our university’s generous institutional scholarships. On average, this adds up to a savings of $107,472 on tuition and housing for every student during your four years at Illinois Tech ($134,340 for five years, based on fall 2021 figures).
We’re committed to dramatically reducing the cost of your degree, so you can focus on learning at one of the most dynamic and innovation-driven universities in the country.
Want some more great reasons?
- On top of our institutional scholarship, on average, Illinois Tech awards our students an additional $34,412 each in need-based tuition aid over four years ($43,015 for five years). (among FAFSA filers, fall 2021)
- We’re the #44 Best Value School in the nation (U.S. News & World Report)
- 98% of our students receive some form of financial aid
- The mean starting salary of our undergraduates is $63,938
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Curriculum
The Master of Science in Civil Engineering curriculum represents a research and thesis-based curriculum and offers students the opportunity to specialize in one of the following technical areas: construction engineering and management, and geotechnical, structural, and transportation engineering.
Construction Engineering Management
Required Courses ---- ---- (12)
- CAE 570 ---- ---- Legal Issues in Civil Engineering ---- ---- 3
- CAE 571 ---- ---- Lean Construction and Control ---- ---- 3
- CAE 574 ---- ---- Economic Decision Analysis ---- ---- 3
- CAE 577 ---- ---- Construction Equip Management ---- ---- 3
Elective Courses ---- ---- (12-14)
Select 12-14 credit hours ---- ---- 12-14
Thesis Research ---- ---- (6-8)
CAE 591 Research and Thesis M.S. ---- ---- 6-8
Minimum degree credits required: ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- 32
Structural Engineering
Required Courses ---- ---- (12)
- CAE 503 ---- ---- Advanced Structural Analysis ---- ---- 3
- CAE 514 ---- ---- Math Methods for Structure Engineering ---- ---- 3
- CAE 518 ---- ---- Advanced Reinforced Concrete ---- ---- 3
- CAE 525 ---- ---- Advanced Steel & Composite Structure ---- ---- 3
Elective Courses ---- ---- (12-14)
Select 12-14 credit hours ---- ---- 12-14
Thesis Research ---- ---- (6-8)
CAE 591 Research and Thesis M.S. ---- ---- 6-8
Minimum degree credits required: ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- 32
Transportation Engineering
Required Courses ---- ---- (12-13)
Select a minimum of four courses from the following (with adviser consent): ---- ---- 12-13
CAE 523 ---- ---- Statistical Analysis Engineering Data ---- ---- 3
CAE 543 ---- ---- Demand Models for Urban Transportation ---- ---- 3
CAE 544 ---- ---- Urban Transportation Planning ---- ---- 4
CAE 546 ---- ---- Public Transportation Systems ---- ---- 3
CAE 548 ---- ---- Transportation Systems Management ---- ---- 3
CAE 555 ---- ---- Transportation Systems Evaluation ---- ---- 3
CAE 575 ---- ---- Systems Analysis in Civil Engineering ---- ---- 3
MATH 525 ---- ---- Statistical Models and Methods ---- ---- 3
Thesis Research ---- ---- (6-8)
CAE 591 Research and Thesis M.S. ---- ---- 6-8
Elective Courses ---- ---- (12-14)
Select 12-14 credit hours from the following:1 ---- ---- 12-14
- CAE 419 ---- ---- Introduction Transportation Engineering Design ---- ---- 3
- CAE 540 ---- ---- Asphalt Concrete Mix Design ---- ---- 3
- CAE 541 ---- ---- Pavement Evaluation & Management ---- ---- 3
- CAE 545 ---- ---- Traffic Operations & Flow Theory ---- ---- 3
- CAE 547 ---- ---- Advanced Traffic Engineering ---- ---- 3
- CAE 549 ---- ---- Transportation Economics Development & Policy ---- ---- 3
- CAE 568 ---- ---- Transportation Asset management ---- ---- 3
- CAE 574 ---- ---- Economic Decision Analysis ---- ---- 3
- CAE 580 ---- ---- Intelligent Transport Systems ---- ---- 3
- CAE 581 ---- ---- Algorithms in Transportation ---- ---- 3
- MATH 522 ---- ---- Mathematical Modeling ---- ---- 3
- MATH 542 ---- ---- Stochastic Processes ---- ---- 3
- MATH 563 ---- ---- Mathematical Statistics ---- ---- 3
- MATH 564 ---- ---- Applied Statistics ---- ---- 3
- MATH 565 ---- ---- Monte Carlo Methods in Finance ---- ---- 3
- MATH 571 ---- ---- Data Preparation and Analysis ---- ---- 3
- MATH 574 ---- ---- Bayesian Computational Statistics ---- ---- 3
Minimum degree credits required: ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- 32
1 Other course are allowed but are subject to adviser approval.
Career Opportunities
Our graduate civil engineering program will prepare you for such careers as:
- Civil engineer
- Architectural and engineering manager
- Construction manager
- Urban and regional planner
- Environmental engineer
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