A master’s degree in Civil Engineering with a focus on construction engineering prepares students to take on advanced roles in infrastructure planning, project delivery, and construction leadership. Graduate study builds expertise in scheduling, estimating, digital construction technologies, asset management, and emerging delivery methods used on complex infrastructure systems.
This specialization is especially valuable for students interested in transportation, structural, environmental, or utility infrastructure who want to strengthen their ability to lead projects from planning through construction.
Sample Course Plan
This sample course plan is a sample, and adjustments may be required due to curriculum changes. Students should work with their advisor to develop their individual plan. A full list of graduate course descriptions is available.
Assumed Student Background
- The sample course plan shown below was designed assuming that a student has taken CEE 3332 or equivalent.
- This plan will be for the following students:
- Students who did not receive their BSCE at Michigan Tech
- Students who received their BSCE at Michigan Tech and intent to count the following
courses towards either senior rule, or an accelerated MS program
- CEE 4020
- CEE 4213
- CEE 4344
- CEE 5770
- CEE 4333
- The plan leaves space for 3 graduate electives which can be used for Thesis credits
for students pursuing
the MS Thesis option.
Requirements
30 credits minimum (12 maximum credits at 3000-4000 level; 18 credits at 5000 level)
Sample Coursework List
Choose Three of the Following:
| Course | Credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|
| CEE 4020 – Digital Project Delivery | 3 | Fall |
| CEE 4213 – Structural Concrete Design | 3 | Spring |
| CEE 4333 – Construction Estimating | 3 | Fall |
| CEE 4344 – Construction Scheduling | 3 | Spring |
| CEE 5770 – AI for Engineers | 3 | Spring |
Two of the following:
| Course | Credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|
| CEE 4401 – Pavement Design | 3 | Fall |
| CEE 5261 – Bridge Design and Construction | 3 | Fall |
| CEE 5404 – Transportation Planning | 3 | Fall |
Required Courses:
| Course | Credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|
| CEE 4030/5030 – Building Information Modeling | 3 | Fall |
| CEE 5390 - Civil Asset Management | 3 | Fall |
| Systems Elective | 3 | |
| Three Graduate Electives | 9 |
Electives
Sample CEE Graduate Electives
| Course | Credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|
| CEE 4402 - Traffic Engineering | 3 | Fall |
| CEE 5102 – Advanced Concrete Materials | 3 | Fall |
| CEE 5213 – Concrete and Masonry Building Systems | 3 | Fall |
| CEE 5404 – Transportation Planning | 3 | Fall |
| CEE 5411 – Pavement Design | 3 | Fall |
| CEE 5414 – Railroad Engineering | 3 | Fall |
| CEE 5417 – Transportation Design | 3 | Spring |
| CEE 5640 – Stormwater Management and LID | 3 | Summer |
|
CEE 5730 – Probabilistic Analysis and Reliability* |
3 | Fall |
| CEE 5760 – Optimization Methods* | 3 | Spring |
| CEE 5800 – Mathematical Modeling of Earth Systems | 3 | Fall |
*Could be used in place of CEE 5710 or as a graduate elective
Systems Elective
| Course | Credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|
| CEE 5730 – Probabilistic Analysis and Reliability | 3 | Fall |
| CEE 5760 – Optimization Methods | 3 | Spring |
Sample Non-CEE Graduate Electives
| Course | Credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 5520 – Sustainable Futures – II | 3 | Spring |
| MEEM 4150 – Intermediate Mechanics of Material | 3 | Spring |
| MEEM 4170 – Failure of Materials in Mechanics | 3 | Spring |
| MSE 4430 – Composite Materials | 3 | Spring |
| OSM 4700 – Logistics and Transportation Managemen | 3 | Spring |
This course plan is meant to serve as a sample for a student interested in pursuing a coursework-only MSCE degree. This plan may not be appropriate for all students, nor is it necessary for a student to follow this schedule to earn a coursework-only degree. Student-specific goals and prior education must be considered and consultation with faculty members is required. Consult with instructors before enrolling in courses that are outside of the Department to ensure that the course will be consistent with your goals and background since sometimes other courses may provide more value to the student. All MSCE degree requirements and rules set forth by the Department and the Graduate School must be met in order for a student to finish the program.