Construction Engineering, MSE
Construction, Construction Engineer, Engineer Construction, Engineering Construction, approved for STEM-OPT extension, engineering
The Master of Science in Engineering in construction engineering is a transdisciplinary degree program that encompasses the areas of geotechnical engineering, structural engineering, transportation engineering, construction engineering and management-related topics.
This focus on a combination of design and management prepares the student for a career at the interface of design and construction. Students who are interested in a career emphasizing construction of infrastructure find this program especially desirable.
This program may be eligible for an Optional Practical Training extension for up to 24 months. This OPT work authorization period may help international students gain skills and experience in the U.S. Those interested in an OPT extension should review ASU degrees that qualify for the STEM-OPT extension at ASU's International Students and Scholars Center website.
The OPT extension only applies to students on an F-1 visa and does not apply to students completing a degree through ASU Online.
- College/school:
Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering
- Location: Tempe
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: Yes
Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
30 credit hours and a written comprehensive exam
All candidates for the MSE in construction engineering are required to complete approved graduate coursework.
Additional courses may be assigned by the graduate supervisory committee depending on the background of the candidate.
Details of the comprehensive written examinations for the different specialty areas can be obtained on the graduate studies section of the program's website.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
U.S. applicants | International applicants | English proficiency
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering.
Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or other closely related field from a regionally accredited institution.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
All applicants must submit:
- graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcripts
- proof of English proficiency
Additional Application Information
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.
A student whose undergraduate degree is not in civil or construction engineering is required to take appropriate undergraduate courses to establish a base of knowledge in the discipline. These additional courses required for admission to the graduate degree programs are specified at the time of admission and details can be obtained on the graduate studies section of the program's website.
Applicants with an undergraduate GPA lower than 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") may be provisionally admitted at the discretion of the admission committee.
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
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| Session A/C | In Person | 03/01 | Priority |
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
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| Session A/C | In Person | 10/01 | Priority |
With a strong background in design and management, the construction engineering graduate is prepared to begin a career in the engineering and construction industry as a field engineer, project engineer or project designer working for:
- construction companies
- design firms
- facility owners
- materials suppliers
- specialty subcontractors
Construction Engineering
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3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
