Graduate Programs

About the Program

The Master of Science in Engineering Management (MSEM) program, a one-year Master of Science degree plan consisting of 30 semester credit hours, is designed for all engineers on management career paths as well as for those charged with managing technology in engineering, manufacturing, and other high-tech organizations. The MSEM degree program will also benefit engineers pursuing licensure in states where candidates for professional licensure are required to have an additional 30 semester credit hours of coursework beyond the bachelor’s degree or a master’s degree in engineering. The curriculum consists of courses offered by the A-State College of Engineering and Computer Science.

Program Outcomes

Specific program outcomes are listed below. MSEM program graduates will have:

• Graduates of the Master of Science in Engineering Management program will be able to identify critical issues, formulate realistic solutions, evaluate alternatives, and solve technical problems.
• Graduates of the Master of Science in Engineering Management program will be able to interpret statistical or deterministic models and concepts as well as apply them to technical problems.
• Graduates of the Master of Science in Engineering Management program will be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to express alternatives and solutions dealing with technical problems.
• Graduates of the Master of Science in Engineering Management program will be able to function effectively as a member or leader on a technical team.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Unconditional Admission Status

To be granted unconditional admission status for the Master of Science in Engineering Management Program, applicants must have met the following criteria:

1. Meet the minimum requirements for unconditional admission as set by the University.
2. Has passed Calculus I equivalent with a C or better.

Conditional Admission Status

An applicant who fails to meet the GPA requirements for unconditional admission status, who lacks the appropriate undergraduate background for a particular certificate or degree program, or whose baccalaureate degree is from an unaccredited institution, may be granted conditional admission status.

Accelerated Masters Program Admission Status

1. Undergraduate students seeking admission into the Accelerated Master of Science in Engineering Management program must meet the unconditional admission requirements of Graduate Admissions.
2. Applicants must be enrolled in one of the undergraduate programs in the College of Engineering and Computer Science.
3. Has passed Calculus I equivalent with a C or better.

MSEM DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:

The number of semester credit hours for the master’s degree is 30. Students are required to complete core courses (15 semester credit hours) and elective courses (15 semester credit hours) with 3 credit hours of EGRM 600V for the Capstone Track, or students are required to complete the core courses (18 semester credit hours) and elective courses (12 semester credit hours) with 6 credit hours of EGRM 689V for the Thesis Track. Students must get approval from the Program Director to take the Thesis Track. Students must take a minimum of 18 semester hours in courses numbered at the 6000 level.

More Information

If you wish to learn more about our Engineering Management program at A-State, we encourage you to set up a campus visit. Do not hesitate to contact Alexandr M. Sokolov at asokolov@astate.edu or by phone at 870-972-3635 if you have any questions or to arrange a visit.

INTRODUCTION

The Master of Science in Civil Engineering (MSCE) program provides an educational experience focusing on the integration of research and technology development that allows graduates to be successful in deriving solutions to society’s most challenging technical problems. To achieve this goal, the program’s objectives are to discover new scientific principles, apply novel engineering solutions, and develop cutting-edge technology toward achieving efficient and sustainable use of resources; to integrate cross-disciplinary research and teaching that produces engineering professionals equipped to take on the more complex problems that face our state and country; and to establish and grow industry-university partnerships that drive toward and prepare the region for a diverse, knowledge-based economy.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES:

Specific program outcomes are listed below. MSCE program graduates will have:

• A good understanding of statistical concepts and an ability to apply this knowledge to achieve engineering solutions that most efficiently use information and resources.
• An ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts to model physical systems and engineering processes to drive knowledge-based design.
• An advanced, cross-disciplinary understanding of engineering sciences, and an ability to relate physical concepts from multiple engineering disciplines.
• An ability to identify critical issues, formulate realistic solutions, evaluate alternatives, and carry out independent research to provide novel solutions to technical problems.
• A demonstrated ability to make novel, significant contributions to the scientific and engineering body of knowledge.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Each applicant must have an undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75 on a 4.00 scale and a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. Applicants that do not have a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, for example, those having a bachelor’s degree in construction science, or those having an undergraduate GPA below 2.75, will be considered on a case-by-case basis and must show equivalent experience and training and have completed the required pre-requisites for the courses.

• Applicants must present Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores for the Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical tests. The minimum combined Verbal and Quantitative reasoning scores must be 300 for the revised GRE test or equivalent scores for the general GRE.
• Applicants not having completed GRE scores may be admitted conditionally but must complete this requirement prior to finishing the first semester of coursework.
• Applications submitted throughout the year for the following semester and in accordance with Graduate Admissions deadlines will be considered based on qualification and space availability.
• All application materials must be received by the College of Engineering and Computer Science during the semester prior to the student’s official enrollment in A-State courses. Official transcripts, two letters of recommendation, a resume, and a statement of purpose not exceeding three pages are also required for admission.
• International students require additional proof of English proficiency to meet the admission requirements of Graduate Programs.

ACCELERATED MASTERS PROGRAM

Undergraduate students seeking admission into the Accelerated Master of Science in Civil Engineering program must meet the admission requirements of Graduate Admissions. In addition, applicants must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering program. Students from other majors in the college may also apply but their admission will be considered on a case-to-case basis.

APPLICATION DEADLINES

Application deadline is April 1st each year to begin study in the Fall semester and October 1st each year to begin study in the Spring semester. Applications are not accepted for summer admissions.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

The MSCE program will have both thesis and non-thesis options. The thesis option is research-intensive, whereas the nonthesis option is coursework-intensive. Upon admission and through the second semester, students can choose whether to do their MSCE degree as a thesis or a non-thesis option.

Thesis Option

The number of semester credit hours for the MSCE degree (thesis option) is 30. Students are required to complete two core courses (ENGR 6023, ENGR 6043) for 6 semester credit hours, a minimum of three 6000-level graduate engineering elective courses for 9 credit hours, two additional approved graduate elective courses for 6 credit hours, one research course (ENGR 6693) for 3 credit hours, and two semesters of thesis research for 6 credit hours. The MSCE curriculum is structured as a two-year program (four semesters).

Non-thesis Option

The number of semester credit hours for the MSCE degree (non-thesis option) is also 30. Students are required to complete two core courses (ENGR 6023, ENGR 6043) for 6 semester credit hours, a minimum of four graduate civil engineering elective courses for 12 credit hours, three additional approved 600-level graduate elective courses for 9 credit hours (at least 3 hrs. of ENGR; the rest are preferably from those offered within the college), one capstone design course (ENGR 6693) for 3 credit hours. The MSCE curriculum is structured as a two-year program.

Detailed program requirements for these options can be found by visiting the Graduate Bulletin.

MORE INFORMATION

If you wish to learn more about our MSCE program at Arkansas State University, we encourage you to set up a campus visit. Do not hesitate to contact Dr. Zahid Hossain at mhossain@astate.edu or by phone at 870-972-2088 if you have any questions or to arrange a visit.

INTRODUCTION

The Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) program provides an educational experience focusing on the integration of research and technology development that allows graduates to be successful in deriving solutions to society’s most challenging technical problems. To achieve this goal, the program’s objectives are to discover new scientific principles, apply novel engineering solutions, and develop cutting-edge technology toward achieving efficient and sustainable use of resources; to integrate cross-disciplinary research and teaching that produces electrical engineering professionals equipped to take on the more complex problems that face our state and country; and to establish and grow industry-university partnerships that drive toward and prepare the region for a diverse, knowledge-based economy.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES:

Specific program outcomes are listed below. MSEE program graduates will have:

• A good understanding of statistical concepts and an ability to apply this knowledge to achieve engineering solutions that most efficiently use information and resources.
• An ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts to model physical systems and engineering processes to drive knowledge-based design.
• An advanced, cross-disciplinary understanding of engineering sciences, and an ability to relate physical concepts from multiple engineering disciplines.
• An ability to identify critical issues, formulate realistic solutions, evaluate alternatives, and carry out independent research to provide novel solutions to technical problems.
• A demonstrated ability to make novel, significant contributions to the scientific and engineering body of knowledge.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• Each applicant must have an undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75 on a 4.00 scale and a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. Applicants that do not have a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, for example, those having a bachelor’s degree in physics or electronics, or those having an undergraduate GPA below 2.75, will be considered on a case-by-case basis and must show equivalent experience and training and have completed the required pre-requisites for the courses.
• Applicants must present Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores for the Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical tests. The minimum combined Verbal and Quantitative reasoning scores must be 300 for the revised GRE test or equivalent scores for the general GRE. Applicants not having completed GRE scores may be admitted conditionally but must complete this requirement prior to finishing the first semester of coursework.
• Applications submitted throughout the year for the following semester and in accordance with Graduate Admissions deadlines will be considered based on qualification and space availability.
• All application materials must be received by the College of Engineering and Computer Science during the semester prior to the student’s official enrollment in A-State courses. Official transcripts, two letters of recommendation, a resume, and a statement of purpose not exceeding three pages are also required for admission.
• International students require additional proof of English proficiency to meet the admission requirements of Graduate Programs.

ACCELERATED MASTERS PROGRAM

Undergraduate students seeking admission into the Accelerated Master of Science in Electrical Engineering program must meet the admission requirements of Graduate Admissions. In addition, applicants must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering program. Students from other majors in the college may also apply but their admission will be considered on a case-to-case basis.

APPLICATION DEADLINES

Application deadline is April 1st each year to begin study in the Fall semester and October 1st each year to begin study in the Spring semester. Applications are not accepted for summer admissions.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

The MSEE program will have both thesis and non-thesis options. The thesis option is research intensive, whereas the nonthesis option is coursework intensive. Upon admission and though the second semester, students can choose whether to do their MSEE degree as a thesis or non-thesis option. 

Thesis Option

The number of semester credit hours for the MSEE degree (thesis option) is 30. Students are required to complete two core courses (ENGR 6023, ENGR 6043) for 6 semester credit hours, a minimum of three 6000-level graduate engineering elective courses for 9 credit hours, two additional approved graduate elective courses for 6 credit hours, one research course (ENGR 6693) for 3 credit hours, and two semesters of thesis research for 6 credit hours. The MSEE curriculum is structured as a two-year program (four semesters).

Non-thesis Option

The number of semester credit hours for the MSEE degree (non-thesis option) is also 30. Students are required to complete two core courses (ENGR 6023, ENGR 6043) for 6 semester credit hours, a minimum of four graduate electrical engineering elective courses for 12 credit hours, three additional approved 600-level graduate elective courses for 9 credit hours (at least 3 hrs. of ENGR; the rest are preferably from those offered within the college), one capstone design course (ENGR 6693) for 3 credit hours. The MSEE curriculum is structured as a two-year program.

Detailed program requirements for these options can be found by visiting at Graduate Bulletin.

MORE INFORMATION

If you wish to learn more about our MSEE program at Arkansas State University, we encourage you to set up a campus visit. Do not hesitate to contact Dr. Zahid Hossain at mhossain@astate.edu or by phone at 870-972-2088 if you have any questions or to arrange a visit.

INTRODUCTION

The Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSME) program provides an educational experience focusing on the integration of research and technology development that allows graduates to be successful in deriving solutions to society’s most challenging technical problems. To achieve this goal, the program’s objectives are to discover new scientific principles, apply novel engineering solutions, and develop cutting-edge technology toward achieving efficient and sustainable use of resources; to integrate cross-disciplinary research and teaching that produces engineering professionals equipped to take on the more complex problems that face our state and country; and to establish and grow industry-university partnerships that drive toward and prepare the region for a diverse, knowledge-based economy.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES:

Specific program outcomes are listed below. MSME program graduates will have:

• A good understanding of statistical concepts and an ability to apply this knowledge to achieve engineering solutions that most efficiently use information and resources.
• An ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts to model physical systems and engineering processes to drive knowledge-based design.
• An advanced, cross-disciplinary understanding of engineering sciences, and an ability to relate physical concepts from multiple engineering disciplines.
• An ability to identify critical issues, formulate realistic solutions, evaluate alternatives, and carry out independent research to provide novel solutions to technical problems.
• A demonstrated ability to make novel, significant contributions to the scientific and engineering body of knowledge.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• Each applicant must have an undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75 on a 4.00 scale and a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. Applicants that do not have a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, for example, those having a bachelor’s degree in mechatronics or industrial engineering, or those having an undergraduate GPA below 2.75, will be considered on a case-by-case basis and must show equivalent experience and training and have completed the required pre-requisites for the courses.
• Applicants must present Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores for the Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical tests. The minimum combined Verbal and Quantitative reasoning scores must be 300 for the revised GRE test or equivalent scores for the general GRE. Applicants not having completed GRE scores may be admitted conditionally but must complete this requirement prior to finishing the first semester of coursework.
• Applications submitted throughout the year for the following semester and in accordance with Graduate Admissions deadlines will be considered based on qualification and space availability.
• All application materials must be received by the College of Engineering and Computer Science during the semester prior to the student’s official enrollment in A-State courses. Official transcripts, two letters of recommendation, a resume, and a statement of purpose not exceeding three pages are also required for admission.
• International students require additional proof of English proficiency to meet the admission requirements of Graduate Programs.

ACCELERATED MASTERS PROGRAM

Undergraduate students seeking admission into the Accelerated Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering program must meet the admission requirements of Graduate Admissions. In addition, applicants must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering program. Students from other majors in the college may also apply but their admission will be considered on a case-to-case basis.

APPLICATION DEADLINES

Application deadline is April 1st each year to begin study in the Fall semester and October 1st each year to begin study in the Spring semester. Applications are not accepted for summer admissions.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

The MSME program will have both thesis and non-thesis options. The thesis option is research-intensive, whereas the nonthesis option is coursework intensive. Upon admission and through the second semester, students can choose whether to do their MSME degrees as a thesis or a non-thesis option. 

Thesis Option

The number of semester credit hours for the MSME degree (thesis option) is 30. Students are required to complete two core courses (ENGR 6023, ENGR 6043) for 6 semester credit hours, a minimum of three 6000 level graduate engineering elective courses for 9 credit hours, two additional approved graduate elective courses for 6 credit hours, one research course (ENGR 6693) for 3 credit hours, and two semesters of thesis research for 6 credit hours. The MSME curriculum is structured as a two-year program (four semesters).

Non-thesis Option

The number of semester credit hours for the MSME degree (non-thesis option) is also 30. Students are required to complete two core courses (ENGR 6023, ENGR 6043) for 6 semester credit hours, a minimum of four graduate mechanical engineering elective courses for 12 credit hours, three additional approved 600-level graduate elective courses for 9 credit hours (at least 3 hrs. of ENGR; the rest are preferably from those offered within the college), one capstone design course (ENGR 6693) for 3 credit hours. The MSME curriculum is structured as a two-year program.

Detailed program requirements for these options can be found by visiting at Graduate Bulletin.

MORE INFORMATION

If you wish to learn more about our MSME program at Arkansas State University, we encourage you to set up a campus visit. Do not hesitate to contact Dr. Zahid Hossain at mhossain@astate.edu or by phone at 870-972-2088 if you have any questions or to arrange a visit.