On-Demand Information Session: Online M.S. in Civil Engineering
Learn about the online M.S. in Civil Engineering program from faculty and staff who know it best. This session covers curriculum details, career applications and admissions with insights from the department chair, our director of employer engagement and
an enrollment specialist.
For additional questions or to have a one-on-one conversation, call us at (517) 300-3722.
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Key Takeaways
Infrastructure-Focused Curriculum
The program centers on addressing real infrastructure challenges that affect everything from buildings and bridges to roadways and pavement systems. With an emphasis on practical applications, the coursework features datasets from active projects and aligns with current industry practices. See the curriculum.
Industry-Standard Software Training
The software covered in the program includes established industry tools and emerging technologies. Students learn to confidently work with the statistical analysis tools, modeling software and data science applications currently used in civil engineering practice. See what topics you’ll learn in our courses.
Focus Areas Available
Students can choose to specialize in:
- Transportation Engineering
- Structural Engineering
- Pavement Engineering
We also offer a general track that covers multiple civil engineering areas. No matter what track students choose, they will be paired with an academic advisor who matches their chosen specialization area. Find out more about focus areas.
Fully Online Format
The program is 30 credit hours across 10 courses. Professors offer evening office hours and one-on-one meetings to accommodate working professionals. Start dates are available in spring, summer and fall terms. See the next start date.
Standard Application Requirements
Standard Application Requirements When you apply, you’ll complete an application, provide copies of your transcripts and include a brief personal statement and an academic statement. We also ask for three letters of recommendation. Review full application requirements*.
*International students have additional requirements. Please visit our international students page for this information.
“In addition to learning technical skills, you’ll get experience on a wide range of software programs that are used for statistical analysis, modeling and other types of real-world engineering applications. . . . Students come out of the program ready to immediately start using these tools.”
Peter Savolainen
MSU Foundation Professor
Your Next Steps
- Begin your application
- Call (517) 300‑3722 to talk with an enrollment specialist
