Become a 21st century engineering leader with an online master’s in engineering from the University of California, Riverside.
The UCR online Master of Science in Engineering is a calibrated blend of targeted engineering skills and management strategy designed to mold a new generation of leaders in the field.
Delivered by experts with industry experience, this empowering program can help you thrive in your segment
of a rapidly growing global industry.
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The University of California, Riverside has been recognized by a number of academic publications for a variety of different programs and attributes. In 2015, Leiden Ranking named UC Riverside No. 17 in the world for physical sciences and engineering. In its most recent graduate school rankings, U.S. News & World Report counted UC Riverside among the top 33 percent of engineering schools in the nation. The publication also ranked UCR No. 12 in diversity, an honor that reflects our longstanding commitment to cultural, professional and geographical diversity.
The University of California, Riverside is regionally accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Regional accreditation assures students that UC Riverside meets the highest standards in terms of learning opportunities and a commitment to self-improvement.
Victory Media selected UC Riverside as a “Military Friendly School” for 2015, acknowledging our longstanding commitment to providing educational opportunities for transitioning veterans. The list recognizes only the top 20 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools that are doing the most to assist U.S. military service members and veterans as students.
Explore the details of the UC Riverside online Master of Science in Engineering program, including coursework and exam structure, career outlook and salary expectations for each of the six educational paths we offer. Each specialization is designed to deliver a blend of business and technical engineering courses that can be completed in about one year.
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While a Master of Engineering Management program might focus heavily on business, a Master of Science in Engineering combines equal parts technical skills and advanced management strategy. The result is a transformational experience that’s molding a new generation of innovative, globally conscious engineering leaders.
What Can a Master’s in Engineering Do for Your Career?
The online Master of Science in Engineering is designed to help you set the standard for engineering leadership.
Become a confident cross-functional manager with the ability to communicate and lead across multiple engineering disciplines.
Explore the role of globalization in
technology and innovation
to gain big-picture perspective.
Develop high-level leadership abilities that will command respect among your team and throughout your industry.
This dynamic online engineering program provides a firsthand look at modern practice and theory that can transform your view of what’s possible in engineering. UC Riverside educators are thought leaders and industry experts who challenge you to innovate and question the status quo.The online Master of Science in Engineering presents an invaluable opportunity for you to network and collaborate with other engineers from around the world, pushing you to expand your knowledge base and develop new solutions to real-world problems.
“When I started the program, I was working as a nuclear medicine technologist, but I always wanted to get into the industry side of bioengineering. Now I am an imaging specialist for a radioactive molecular imaging company.”
– Charles Ezell
Online Master’s in Bioengineering Graduate
Learn more about the Bioengineering Specialization
“My background was in mathematics. Taking the program online, I was able to do extra research to assist me with grasping the engineering concepts. Professors would extend deadlines when I asked ahead of time.”
– David Butler
Online Master’s in Mechanical Engineering Graduate
Learn more about the Mechanical Engineering Specialization
We invite you to take a closer look at how we engineer excellence through online learning.
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The following criteria are considered during the admission process for the M.S. in Engineering program: