Professional Master's Program
The department offers several professional master's tracks designed for working engineers and students seeking to enhance and expand their skillsets. These coursework-based programs lead to a Master of Science degree.
Architectural Engineering — Professional MS
Architectural Engineering - Includes building energy, data science, building decarbonization, lighting & daylighting, indoor environmental quality, structural engineering and construction engineering & management subplans.
Civil Engineering — Professional MS
- Civil Engineering –&²Ô²ú²õ±è;Dual Track option for students interested in combined graduate training in more than one single area in structures, construction, geotechnical, water resources or Water Engineering & Management for broader career scope and choices.
- Global Resilience & Sustainability Engineering - Offered by the Mortenson Center in Global Engineering & Resilience for those looking to gain a breadth of knowledge in global climate change, hazard-resilient infrastructure, global health, environmental & development economics, impact evaluation and more.
- Water Engineering & Management - Ideal for those employed by consulting engineering, utilities, government or regulatory agencies looking to augment their skills in leadership, communication, finances and governance within the water profession. The WE&M program is available in fully remote, hybrid and on-campus formats.
FAQs
A Professional Master's Program degree offers professionals new opportunities for career advancement and equips them with a broader skill set, enabling them to handle more responsibilities in their professions. This often leads to substantial increases in responsibilities and salary. Additionally, working professionals frequently benefit from financial support from their employers, with many companies covering a large portion of their employees’ master's degree expenses.
Costs vary depending on whether you are a Colorado resident and how many credits you take each semester. Visit this page for up-to-date information on tuition and fees.
Be sure to check with your employer to see if they offer a program that covers all or part of your tuition.
Fall Admission Deadline
Feb. 1: MS students—international and domestic New extended deadline!
Spring Admission Deadline
Oct. 1.
Applications close at 11:59 p.m. EST for both dates.
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