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Master of Science: About the Program

Designed for:


Students who hold a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, or a related field such as another engineering discipline, physical science, or mathematics, with a grade point average of at least 3.0 or equivalent in undergraduate-level courses in relevant fields such as Calculus (I, II, III), Physics (with lab components), core mechanical engineering courses, and core civil engineering courses

Key benefits:


Professional Opportunities

Specialized Engineering Roles

- Positions with advanced expertise

Leadership and Management Roles

- Opportunities to become a project manager, construction manager, or team lead on engineering projects

Consulting Engineer

- Offering specialized advice for infrastructure projects, focusing on innovative and sustainable solutions.

Increased Earning Potential

- Often leads to higher starting salaries and more significant opportunities for promotions.

Career Flexibility and Mobility 

- Opens doors to roles in private industry, government agencies, and international engineering projects.

Licensure and Certification 

- Easier to meet requirements for beocoming a Professional Engineer (PE) or obtaining specialized certifications (e.g., LEED, PMP).

Foundation for Further Studies

- Stepping stone to pursuing a PhD for those interested in academia, research, or highly specialized engineering areas.

Networking Opportunities

- Enhances professional connections.

Mao Lab

Program options:


  • Project
  • Thesis

Requirements:


Academic Advisor

- Assigned in student's area of interest before registration. Students receiving financial aid must select a thesis research advisor before the start of their second semester.

Academic Standing

- Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 in all coursework

Coursework and Research

- 30 credits of approved graduate coursework

MS Project

        • Minimum of 30 approved graduate course credits
        • Accepted project registered as up to 6 credits of CIV 595 and/or CIV 596

MS Thesis

        • Minimum of 21 approved graduate course credits
        • Accepted thesis registered as 9 credits of CIV 599

Be Curious. Be Driven. Apply Today!

Testimonials

Myles Tucker

Myles Tucker '23, MS '24

"Continuing at Stony Brook for my master’s degree proved to be the right choice. I gained hands-on experience in advanced structural engineering topics, even contributing to an innovative project focused on designing a vertical shaft for “Gravity Batteries.” This was a company-sponsored project supervised by Dr. Wei Li, where I collaborated with Terrament, a startup aiming to revolutionize energy storage."

Shannon Haller

Shannon Haller '23, MS '24

"I completed my BA in Ecosystems and Human Impact from Stony Brook University’s School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SOMAS) in Spring 2023, with a minor in Environmental Engineering. My interest in environmental issues grew throughout my undergrad years, motivating me to continue at SBU for a master’s degree in Civil Engineering with a focus on Environmental Engineering. Starting my graduate studies in Fall 2024, I'm on track to graduate this December. My research project focuses on phosphorus removal from onsite wastewater via electrocoagulation—a process using electrodes to coalesce phosphorus for easier removal from wastewater. [...] For students coming from a non-engineering background into a technical graduate program, I would say that persistence and balance are key."