This program is designed for students with career goals that require application of data and systems analysis to challenges across any discipline of civil and environmental engineering. The degree requirements include core courses (total of 20 semester hours) in data analysis and computing, systems and sensors, and data and systems topics in civil and environmental engineering, complemented by electives across multiple departments including mathematics, computer science, engineering, economics, and policy.
Degree Requirements | With Report | With Thesis | Coursework Only |
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Required core courses | 20 SH | 20 SH | 20 SH |
Electives | 8 SH | 4 SH | 12 SH |
Master of Science report/thesis | 4 SH | 8 SH | |
Minimum semester hours required | 32 SH | 32 SH | 32 SH |
Graduate Certificate Options
Students enrolled in a master's degree have the opportunity to also pursue one of the many engineering graduate certificate options in addition to or in combination with the MS degree. Students should consult their faculty advisor regarding these options.
Gordon Institute of Engineering Leadership
Master's Degree in Civil Engineering with Concentration in Data and Systems with Graduate Certificate in Engineering Leadership
Students may complete a Master of Science in Civil Engineering with Concentration in Data and Systems in addition to earning a Graduate Certificate in Engineering Leadership. Students must apply and be admitted to the Gordon Engineering Leadership Program in order to pursue this option. The program requires fulfillment of the 20-semester-hour curriculum required to earn the Graduate Certificate in Engineering Leadership, which includes an industry-based challenge project with multiple mentors. The integrated 36-semester-hour degree and certificate will require 20 hours of advisor-approved data and systems engineering technical courses.
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering encourages students pursuing a GIEL certificate to complete their MS coursework requirements in their first year and their GIEL certificate requirements in their second year. Students who prefer to complete their GIEL certificate requirements in their first year are asked to speak with their MS degree advisor beforehand.
Complete all courses and requirements listed below unless otherwise indicated. At least 20 semester hours (of the 32 semester hours) must be listed as CIVE or SBSY and must form a cohesive advisor-approved program.
Core Requirements
Code | Title | Hours |
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Complete 20 semester hours from the following course lists: | 20 | |
Data and Computing | ||
Complete at least 4 semester hours from the following: | 4 | |
Remote Sensing of the Environment | ||
Time Series and Geospatial Data Sciences | ||
or ENVR 6500 | Biostatistics | |
or IE 6200 | Engineering Probability and Statistics | |
or IE 7280 | Statistical Methods in Engineering | |
or INSH 5301 | Introduction to Computational Statistics | |
or MATH 7343 | Applied Statistics | |
Data-Driven Decision Support for Civil and Environmental Engineering | ||
Urban Informatics and Processing | ||
or PPUA 5262 | Big Data for Cities | |
Special Topics in Civil Engineering (Random Data and Processing) | ||
Data Science Engineering with Python | ||
Data Management and Database Design | ||
Geographical Information Systems | ||
Data Mining for Engineering Applications | ||
or IE 7275 | Data Mining in Engineering | |
Systems and Sensors | ||
Complete at least 4 semester hours from the following: | 4 | |
Dynamic Modeling for Environmental Investment and Policymaking | ||
Life Cycle Assessment of Materials, Products, and Infrastructure | ||
Vibration-Based Structural Health Monitoring | ||
Special Topics in Civil Engineering (Dynamics and Control of Infrastructure) | ||
Wireless Sensor Networks and the Internet of Things | ||
Systems Engineering in Public Programs | ||
Deterministic Operations Research | ||
Probabilistic Operation Research | ||
Network Analysis and Advanced Optimization | ||
Network Science 1 | ||
Economic Analysis for Policy and Planning | ||
Advanced Spatial Analysis of Urban Systems | ||
Civil and Environmental Systems | ||
Complete at least 8 semester hours from the following: | 8 | |
Coastal Dynamics and Design | ||
Climate Science, Engineering Adaptation, and Policy | ||
Transportation Systems: Analysis and Planning | ||
Hydrologic and Hydraulic Design | ||
Critical Infrastructure Resilience | ||
Water Engineering: Planning, Design, and Management | ||
Performance Models and Simulation of Transportation Networks | ||
Transportation Demand Forecasting and Model Estimation | ||
Public Transportation | ||
Supply Chain Engineering | ||
Logistics, Warehousing, and Scheduling | ||
Sustainable Design and Technologies in Construction | ||
Sustainable Engineering Systems for Buildings | ||
Building Performance Simulation |
Options
Complete one of the following options:
Coursework Option
Code | Title | Hours |
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Complete the remaining semester hours from the electives list below. | 12 |
Report Option
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
CIVE 8674 | Master’s Report | 4 |
Complete the remaining semester hours from the electives list below. | 8 |
Thesis Option
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
CIVE 7990 | Thesis | 8 |
Complete the remaining semester hours from the electives list below. | 4 |
Course Lists
Any core course not used to meet the core course requirements can be used as an elective, as can the following electives:
Electives List
Code | Title | Hours |
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Sustainable Urban Transportation: Netherlands | ||
Construction Management | ||
Environmental Chemistry | ||
Environmental Biological Processes | ||
Environmental Physical/Chemical Processes | ||
Hydrologic Modeling | ||
Advanced Traffic Control and Simulation | ||
Data Visualization | ||
Introduction to Machine Learning and Pattern Recognition | ||
Applied Probability and Stochastic Processes | ||
Lean Concepts and Applications | ||
Simulation Analysis | ||
Information Systems for Integrated Project Delivery |
Program Credit/GPA Requirements
32 total semester hours required
Minimum 3.000 GPA required