MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING
About the Program
 The Master of Science in Engineering (M.S.E.) program at Rowan University effectively prepares individuals to respond to the changing needs of engineers today. This program provides students with the necessary knowledge, skill set, and training to effectively contribute to the engineering workforce. Students have access to higher level courses leading to a graduate degree, and are involved in professional development opportunities which increase the breadth of understanding and application of engineering principles.
Students can choose between a thesis track, and a coursework track. Students may also work on a project, which may be counted toward a coursework track degree. Most full time students work on funded research projects, leading to a thesis. Most part time students select the coursework track. In order to be eligible for a Research Assistantship, students must select the thesis track.
Program Curriculum
The Rowan University Master of Science in Engineering program requires the completion of 30 semester hours and thesis research/engineering project. 6-9 of the required semester hours can be Thesis Research/Engineering Project. Students in the M.S.E. program may select from the following specializations:
MSE (No specialization) – Program Code: MS-ENGR / Major Code: G901
Chemical Engineering – Program Code: MS-CHEMENGR / Major Code:
G906
The Chemical Engineering specialization emphasizes project management skills and industrially relevant research that prepares students and working engineers for successful careers in high-tech fields. This specialization also includes the following focus areas: Bioengineering; Signals, Systems and Computational Intelligence; and Sustainability.
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Civil Engineering – Program Code: MS-CIVILENGR / Major Code:
G908
The Civil Engineering specialization allows students to develop an interdisciplinary focus through their coursework and thesis topic. Graduate students work with faculty with expertise in transportation, geo-technology, structures, water resources, and the environment. Interdisciplinary areas include mechanics and materials, and sustainability. This specialization also includes the following focus areas: Mechanics and Materials; Signals, Systems and Computational Intelligence; Sustainability; and Transportation Engineering.
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Electrical & Computer Engineering – Program Code: MS-ELECENGR / Major Code:
G909
The Electrical & Computer Engineering specialization gives students an opportunity to expand their skill sets in advanced topics of interest. Specialization areas include signal & image processing, computational intelligence and pattern recognition, power systems and renewable energy, discrete event systems, and virtual reality systems. This specialization also includes the following focus areas: Bioengineering; Signals, Systems and Computational Intelligence; and Sustainability.
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Environmental Engineering – Program Code: MS-ENVIRENGR / Major Code:
G911
The Environmental Engineering specialization equips students with the tools necessary to solve contemporary environmental problems. The program will provide students with the knowledge to design facilities and manage projects that provide clean water, treat municipal and industrial wastewaters, restore contaminated sites to good health, ensure clean air, and evaluate the environmental impact of large projects. This specialization also includes the following focus areas: Mechanics and Materials; Signals, Systems and Computational Intelligence; Sustainability; and Transportation Engineering.
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Mechanical Engineering – Program Code: MS-MECHENGR / Major Code:
G910
The Mechanical Engineering specialization allows a student to develop a high level of competence in engineering design, and a deep understanding of current technology. The interdisciplinary nature of the program provides students with an opportunity to work on exciting research areas at the leading edge of technology. This specialization also includes the following focus areas: Bioengineering; Mechanics and Materials; Signals, Systems and Computational Intelligence; and Sustainability.
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Engineering Management – Program Code: MS-ENGRMGMT / Major Code:
G912
The Engineering Management Specialization effectively prepares students for management positions in the engineering profession by providing them with the necessary skill sets, knowledge, and training to succeed as engineering managers. The EM Specialization requires 30 semester hours of graduate-level courses and thesis/project study. The courses that can be taken as part of this program include courses that are taught in-class and courses that are taught entirely online. This specialization also includes the following focus areas: Signals, Systems and Computational Intelligence; and Sustainability.
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Admissions Requirements
 The following is a list of items required to begin the application process for the Master of Science in Engineering program. There may be additional action or materials required for admission to the program. Upon receipt of the materials below a representative from the CGCE Admissions Processing Office will contact you with confirmation or indicating any missing items.
- CGCE Graduate Application Form (pdf)
- $65 (U.S.) non-refundable application fee
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program OR Bachelor's degree in the Science or Mathematics disciplines from an accredited institution of higher learning (The graduate program advisor will assess the background of the applicant and evaluate their suitability for admission to the program)
- Official transcripts from all colleges attended (regardless of number of credits earned)
- Current professional resume
- Two letters of recommendation
- Typewritten statement of professional objectives
- A minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 or upper 20% of graduating class
- Successful completion of the following undergraduate-level foundation courses at an accredited institution is highly recommended for admission: Chemistry I, Physics I, Calculus I, II, and III, Linear Algebra, and Differential Equations. (The graduate program advisor may specify additional required undergraduate-level coursework to supplement the applicant’s background before taking any graduate courses.)
- Optional interview with the Faculty Admissions Committee (The Committee will contact students directly regarding the interview. The interview can be in person or via telephone.)
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