The College of Engineering offers graduate study programs for the Master of Science in
Engineering degree. Typical tasks and responsibilities undertaken by students in the
curriculum would not fall within one of the traditional specialties in engineering, e.g.
aerospace, chemical, civil, electrical and mechanical engineering, or computer science
and engineering. The student may pursue an interdisciplinary program, approved by a G
raduate Advisor, by selecting courses from the various departments of engineering.
Additional information concerning the programs, special facilities, laboratories and
research possibilities may be obtained from the College of Engineering.
Prerequisites
A bachelor’s degree in an ABET accredited curriculum in engineering with a minimum GPA
of 2.7; or
A bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 2.7 in engineering, mathematics, natural
science or other discipline with the requirement that essential undergraduate prerequisites
in engineering are satisfied;
Graduate students must consult with a graduate advisor, with whom they will be working,
for information concerning procedures and requirements for appropriate approval of their
courses of study prior to enrolling in their graduate programs.
Fulfillment of the Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR) must be during the
first semester in residence, unless taken and passed previously. Courses taken after the
first semester, without having fulfilled the GWAR, will not be counted toward the
graduate degree.
The Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department administers two emphases under the
Master of Science in Engineering. The other prerequisites and requirements are the same as
for the MSAE and MSME programs.
Management Engineering Emphasis
A special management perspective is required for the successful generation of technical
products and services, and thus the Master of Science in Engineering: Program in Management
Engineering is offered by the College of Engineering at California State University, Long Beach.
In order to plan, design, direct and control technical projects, technical managers
must be capable of inspiring and developing professional personnel. They must be able
to integrate planning, manufacturing and budgetary concerns of the project and be able to
easily communicate with general management.
The Emphasis in Management Engineering primarily admits students with a traditional engineering
background. It emphasizes the management of engineering-based endeavors and does not require
undergraduate business courses as prerequisites for graduate work.
Well-suited for working students, graduate courses in management engineering are offered in
the late afternoon and evening. An individualized program is developed according to each
student's undergraduate degree, area of interest, or some well-defined industrial application;
interdisciplinary approaches are encouraged.
The graduate program supports innovative thesis topics that enable the degree
candidate to be knowledgeable about new applications and/or areas in management
engineering.
The current graduate coordinator is
Dr. Hamid Rahai.
Advising appointments may be scheduled during the academic year by contacting the
MAE Department Office(562/985-1563) or
me-info@csulb.edu.
Interdisciplinary Engineering
This emphasis is for students with engineering degrees other than the
BSAE or BSME, who still want to pursue one of the concentrations
in these disciplines, or those interested in an interdisciplinary
area within the College of Engineering. Students should
meet the prerequisites and/or deficiencies as determined
by the corresponding graduate advisor and come up with a
plan of studies before enrolling in graduate classes.
Advancement to Candidacy
Removal of all undergraduate deficiencies as determined
by the graduate advisor.
Students may, at the discretion of the Graduate Advisor,
be required to take examinations in some chosen areas.
Requirements (Effective 2007/2008 Catalog Year)
PLAN I
Completion of a minimum of 30 units beyond the bachelor's
degree in upper division and approved graduate courses,
including:
A minimum of 18 units of 500 and/or 600-level courses
in engineering;
Six units of electives selected from approved upper division
(400-level) or graduate courses from appropriate areas;
Completion of six units of MAE 698-Thesis, and submission
of an acceptable thesis.
PLAN II
Completion of a minimum of 36 units
beyond the bachelor's degree in upper division and graduate
courses approved by the Department's Graduate Advisor, including:
Twenty-four units of 500-and/or
600-level courses in engineering;
Six units of electives selected
from approved upper-division or graduate courses from appropriate
areas;
Completion of six units of MAE 697-Directed
Research.
Additional Information: M.S. Engineering
Consult the catalog link listed below in Official Program Information for past years program requirements.
*Note: although every effort is made to keep this Web site
up to date, you should also consult the printed catalog for official
information and program requirements, which may vary depending on the
year you enter(ed) the program.
