Master of Science in Engineering

(code COE_MS01)

Description

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

1. A bachelor’s degree in an ABET accredited curriculum in engineering with a minimum GPA of 2.7; or
2. 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;
3. 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.
4. 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

1. Removal of all undergraduate deficiencies as determined by the graduate advisor.
2. Students may, at the discretion of the Graduate Advisor, be required to take examinations in some chosen areas.

Requirements (Effective 2009/2010 Catalog Year)

PLAN I

1. Completion of a minimum of 30 units beyond the bachelor's degree in upper division and approved graduate courses, including:
   1. A minimum of 18 units of 500 and/or 600-level courses in engineering;
   2. Six units of electives selected from approved upper division (400-level) or graduate courses from appropriate areas;
   3. Completion of six units of MAE 698-Thesis, and submission of an acceptable thesis.

PLAN II

1. 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:
   1. Twenty-four units of 500-and/or 600-level courses in engineering;
   2. Six units of electives selected from approved upper-division or graduate courses from appropriate areas;
   3. 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.