Civil Engineering

Degree Overview

With an ever-growing population, today's civil engineers face the challenge of building and maintaining a sustainable infrastructure. One of our most critical resources is water, and the Master of Engineering – Civil Engineering program prepares you to tackle the evolving water concerns and other infrastructure issues facing future generations.

Colorado State University is a leader in water-related issues and one of the few institutions providing an online graduate degree in civil engineering with a focus on water resources and management. Offered through the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, this degree program will give you a strong understanding of modern design, testing, and analysis techniques and a practical and cutting-edge knowledge of water resources.

Through your coursework, you will master concepts in:

• Water control and measurement
• Physical and engineering hydrology
• Water resources planning, management, and systems analysis
• Environmental monitoring
• Geographic information systems (GIS)
• Infrastructure management and security
• Linear programming and network flows

Flexibility within the program allows you to complete the degree while maintaining current employment or provide you with the ability to travel while enrolled.

Requirements

A minimum of 30 semester credits must be completed, with at least 21 credits earned at Colorado State University after formal admission and at least 24 credits at the 500-level or above earned at CSU. No thesis is required. Learn more about the degree requirements

Curriculum

The curriculum for this Master of Engineering program is focused on water resource management. Learn more about the curriculum

Career Opportunities

Civil engineers with a focus in water resource management are needed throughout the global marketplace. Consulting firms, industrial firms, and government agencies want engineers with advanced training in water resource engineering, systems analysis and optimization, hydrology, hydraulics, and civil engineering infrastructure. By becoming a more environmentally educated engineer, you will be well-situated to pursue these positions, helping with areas such as water purification, flow, containment, and transport. Learn more about career opportunities

How to Apply

Applicants are required to have a B.S. in engineering from a regionally-accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0. (GPA exceptions may be made for students who are applying through Track II Admission.) GRE scores are not required. Find out how to apply

The Learning Experience

You will learn through online presentations and lectures, which are supplemented by assignments, readings, and online interaction and discussion with faculty and fellow students. Find out more about the learning experience