Transform Engineers into Leaders Online Master of Science in Engineering
The online Master of Science in Engineering is designed to transform engineers into innovative, globally conscious leaders who will shape the 21st century engineering landscape. Our program exceeds the scope of a typical Master of Engineering Management program by supplementing advanced management coursework with a focused exploration of high-level engineering skills.
Our faculty of experienced professionals provides real-world perspective that you can apply to on-the-job challenges, while the freedom to choose one of seven specializations solidifies an educational experience that can help you thrive in your area of expertise.
At a Glance
Expedited — You can earn your engineering degree in 13 months once successfully completing the required coursework.
Relevant — Get an advanced education in a rapidly growing global industry.
Convenient— Enjoy the flexibility of 100% online coursework, with no residency requirement and three start dates to choose from.
Specializations
Bioengineering
In the bioengineering program, you will build a foundation based on the solid principles of biological science and engineering, with particular emphasis in quantitative research. Courses in the concentration include topics such as systems engineering, cellular and molecular engineering, the integration of computational and experimental biology and engineering in the global environment. Students will also participate in a project design course that includes a report and literature review. When you graduate from this program, you will be equipped to become a leader in your chosen field. Job opportunities when you have a master’s in bioengineering include performing clinical engineering for the medical industry, working with biomaterials for technology implanted in living things, developing medical imaging equipment and much more.
Chemical Engineering
Advance your understanding of chemical engineering and its utilization toward improving health care, energy availability, chemicals, materials and public safety. Chemical engineering students will study topics such as engineering computation, transport phenomena, advanced kinetics and reactor design, and advanced chemical engineering thermodynamics.
Data Science
The growing field of data science is increasingly becoming a hot area of study for engineering students. In this specific concentration, you will increase your knowledge and ability to comprehend, process and analyze large quantities of information. Specific emphasis will be given to equipping you to identify patterns and extract information from these data sets. With multidisciplinary techniques, you will spend time dedicated to mastering the principles of both engineering and higher-level math more specifically related to data. The master’s program involves four core courses and four additional courses that are chosen from eight options. Topics covered in this concentration include statistical computing, machine learning, statistical data mining, systems engineering, data visualization, big data tools, information retrieval and more. Once you have completed your degree, you will be equipped to succeed in a career as a data engineer in a variety of industries.
Electrical Engineering – Power Systems
In modern technology, the storage and management of electricity is a high priority for engineering professionals. In the electrical engineering master’s program, you will receive thorough instructions on the workings and management of the systems and technology that keep modern society running, through coursework focused on power semiconductor devices, smart grid technology and industrial and robotic automation systems. Additionally, the degree takes a closer look at power systems, networks of electrical components that store, transport and use electricity. Courses in the electrical engineering program cover topics such as power systems analysis, power electronics and engineering optimization techniques, as well as power system steady state and market analysis.
Engineering Managment
Designed to meet the growing need for professionals with a solid engineering background and a grounding in business and government management. Engineering management students will engage in studies to increase their engineering and management knowledge to develop and deliver new products and services. While you create value for their organization and customers, you’ll prepare to launch your career from a technical to a managerial track.
Environmental Engineering Systems (Water)
Water may be a resource that many in the U.S. take for granted, but its delivery to communities across the country is far from simple. As an engineer, you can play an important role in providing safe water for residential and industrial use through completing a master’s degree in environmental engineering systems (water) through UCR’s online program. This emphasis will equip you to succeed in a career designing and managing environmental systems, with specific emphasis on those that involve water sources. The degree focuses on topics such as modern water treatment systems, water chemistry and separation processes, through courses on technology innovation and strategy, natural and engineered systems, systems engineering and biological treatment systems.
Materials at the Nanoscale
There is small, and then there is nanoscale small. Working with materials at the nanoscale is no easy task, but it is becoming increasingly applicable in both research and industry, particularly in the field of engineering. In the materials at the nanoscale emphasis, you will study general engineering principles – such as innovation and strategy, engineering management and systems engineering – but also take courses from the interdisciplinary Materials Science and Engineering program through UCR. In these classes, you will study the design, creation and processing of these materials through courses on topics such as thermodynamic foundations of materials, crystal structure and bonding, microelectromechanical systems and nanoscience. Engineers with specialized knowledge at the nanoscale, work in industries as diverse as health care, electronics and aerospace.
Mechanical Engineering
The study of mechanical engineering can take many forms. In UCR’s online master’s program, it combines traditional courses on topics such as engineering management and systems with a focus on challenges faced by the engineers of the 21st century, such as sustainability. Through your degree, you will take courses on sustainable product design, the fundamentals of fluid mechanics, plasma-aided manufacturing and materials processing and secure and reliable control systems. With a master’s in this subject, you will be set up to succeed in companies that address a variety of industrial applications, including the manufacturing of computers, fabricated metal products, transportation equipment, electronics and more.
Curriculum
The online Master of Science in Engineering is a comprehensive engineering program that encompasses both leadership strategy and technical skills. Coursework includes 16 credits of core engineering classes, plus 16 credits within your specialization, helping you tailor the program to your area of expertise.
To accommodate busy professionals, the online Master of Science in Engineering does not include a required residency. Instead, students participate in 4 one-credit capstone courses throughout the program, providing a rich learning experience that comes with maximum flexibility.
MSE Core Courses* / 16 credit hours
Engineering in the Global Environment (4)
Technology Innovation and Strategy for Engineers (4)
Introduction to Systems Engineering (4)
Principles of Engineering Management (4)
*Curriculum subject to change
Bioengineering Specialization Courses / 16 credit hours
Engineering Analysis of Physiological Systems (4)
Cellular and Molecular Engineering (4)
Integration of Computational and Experimental Biology (4)
Biotransport Phenomena (4)
*Curriculum subject to change
Chemical Engineering Specialization Courses / 16 credit hours
Advanced Engineering Computation (4)
Transport Phenomena (4)
Advanced Kinetics and Reactor Design (4)
Advanced Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics (4)
*Curriculum subject to change
Data Science Specialization Courses / 16 credit hours (choose 4)
Foundations of Applied Machine Learning (4)
Application of Visualization in Data Science (4)
Data Mining Techniques (4)
Advanced Computer Vision (4)
Statistical Computing (4)
Statistical Mining Methods (4)
Machine Learning (4)
Information Retrieval & Web Search (4)
Data Visualization & Big Data Tools (4)
*Curriculum subject to change
Electrical Engineering (Power Systems) Specialization Courses / 16 credit hours (choose 4)
Intro to Engineering Optimization Techniques (4)
Power Systems Analysis (4) Power
Electronics (4) Electric Drives (4)
Introduction to Smart Grid (4) Power
System Steady State and Market (4)
*Curriculum subject to change
Engineering Management Specialization Courses / 16 credit hours
Projects Portfolio Management (4)
Quality Management (4)
Engineering Economics (4)
Engineering Leadership and Organizational Behavior (4)
*Curriculum subject to change
Environmental Engineering Specialization Courses / 16 credit hours
Water Chemistry in Natural and Engineered Systems (4)
Physical and Chemical Separation Processes (4)
Biological Treatment Processes (4)
Advanced Treatment Systems (4)
*Curriculum subject to change
Mechanical Engineering Specialization Courses / 16 credit hours (choose 4)
Plasma-aided Manufacturing and Materials Processing (4)
Secure and Reliable Control Systems (4)
Sustainable Product Design (4)
Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics (4)
Design and Analysis of Engineering Experiments (4)
*Curriculum subject to change
Nanotechnology Engineering Specialization Courses / 16 credit hours
Thermodynamic Foundations of Materials (4)
Crystal Structure and Bonding (4)
Nanoscale Science and Engineering (4)
Introduction to Microelectromechanical Systems (4)
*Curriculum subject to change
Admission Requirements
The following criteria are considered during the admission process for the Master of Science in Engineering program:
- A bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field from an regionally accredited institution
- Official transcripts
- GPA 3.0 or higher cumulative undergraduate
- GPA *GRE/FE scores
- TOEFL or IELTS scores (for international applicants)
- Evidence of significant professional engineering experience, if applicable
- Professional certifications, if applicable
- Reference letters
- Applicants of the bioengineering specialization are expected to have taken a course in Differential Equations
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