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2023-2024 Graduate Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Civil Engineering MS


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Our Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering department has a strong reputation for excellence both nationally and internationally. The 30-credit-hour Civil Engineering MS program provides students with the fundamental knowledge and technical skills needed to chart a path of discovery and creativity that makes a tangible impact in the natural and built environments. Students can choose a technical concentration in bridge engineering, geosystems engineering, structural engineering, mechanics and materials, or transportation engineering. 

Bridge Engineering Concentration Curriculum


Electives & Culminating Experience (18-24 credits)


Elective Courses (18-24 credits)


Number of elective credits may vary depending on choice made to complete the culminating experience. Be sure to complete enough elective credit to reach 30 minimum total credit hours. 

  • Students may take up to 6 credits of courses outside of CIE with approval of advisor.
  • Limit: 6 credits of CIE 501 , CIE 502 , CIE 601 , or CIE 602  can be applied towards Electives

Culminating Experience: Exam, Project or Thesis (0-6 credits)


Total Credit Hours: 30


3.0 Degree GPA required

 

Geomechanics and Geotechnical Engineering Concentration Curriculum


Electives & Culminating Experience (18-24 credits)


Electives (18-24 credits)


Number of elective credits may vary depending on choice made to complete the culminating experience. Be sure to complete enough elective credit to reach 30 minimum total credit hours. 

  • Students may take up to 6 credits of courses outside of CIE with approval of advisor.
  • Limit: 6 credits of CIE 501 , CIE 502 , CIE 601 , or CIE 602  can be applied towards Electives.

Culminating Experience: Exam, Project or Thesis (0-6 credits)


Total Credit Hours: 30


3.0 Degree GPA required

 

Structural and Earthquake Engineering Concentration Curriculum


Electives & Culminating Experience (18-24 credits)


Electives (18-24 credits)


Number of elective credits may vary depending on choice made to complete the culminating experience. Be sure to complete enough elective credit to reach 30 minimum total credit hours. 

  • Students may take up to 6 credits of courses outside of CIE with approval of advisor.
  • Limit: 6 credits of CIE 501 , CIE 502 , CIE 601 , or CIE 602  can be applied towards Electives.

Culminating Experience: Exam, Project or Thesis (0-6 credits)


Total Credit Hours: 30


3.0 Degree GPA required

 

Transportation Engineering Concentration Curriculum


Required Core (6 credits)


Electives & Culminating Experience (18-24 credits)


Electives (18-24 credits)


Number of elective credits may vary depending on choice made to complete the culminating experience. Be sure to complete enough elective credit to reach 30 minimum total credit hours. 

  • Students may take up to 6 credits of courses outside of CIE with approval of advisor.
  • Limit: 6 credits of CIE 501 , CIE 502 , CIE 601 , or CIE 602  can be applied towards Electives.

Culminating Experience: Exam, Project or Thesis (0-6 credits)


Total Credit Hours: 30


3.0 Degree GPA required

 

Instruction Method


  • In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)

Full/Part Time Options


  • Full Time
  • Part Time

Credits Required


  • 30 Hours

Time-To-Degree


  • 1.5 to 2 Years

Application Fee


  • $85

Program Contact


School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Office of Graduate Education
415 Bonner Hall
Buffalo, NY 14260
Email: gradeng@buffalo.edu

SED Statement


This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.

** At least one of the admissions tests are required for admission. Test and score requirements/exceptions vary by program. Contact the department for details.

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