Civil Engineering, MSCE (OL)

About the Program

Designed for civil engineering professionals seeking to advance their technical expertise and leadership skills, Purdue’s #2 ranked online Master of Science in Civil Engineering (MSCE) equips engineers to tackle complex infrastructure challenges. Through in-depth coursework and applied learning in a flexible online format, students gain expertise in structural design, transportation systems, construction management, and emerging trends in civil engineering.  

Students will develop the analytical and problem-solving skills needed to assess, design, and manage large-scale engineering projects while integrating sustainability and innovation. With Purdue’s renowned faculty and rigorous curriculum, the MSCE program provides a comprehensive education that blends technical mastery, ethical decision-making, and industry leadership.

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Program Requirements

30 Credits Required

Concentrations

Departmental concentrations:

• Architectural Engineering Concentration for Civil Engineering, MSCE or PHD  
• Civil Engineering with Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Management Concentration for Civil Engineering, MSCE  (non-thesis/Professional Master’s) 
• Construction Engineering and Business Concentration for Civil Engineering, MSCE  
• Construction Engineering Concentration for Civil Engineering, MSCE or PHD  
• Environmental Engineering Concentration for Civil Engineering, MSCE or PHD  
• Geomatics Engineering Concentration for Civil Engineering, MSCE or PHD  
• Infrastructure, Resiliency, and Sustainability Concentration for Civil Engineering, MSCE (OL) 
• Smart Cities and Urban Informatics Concentration for Civil Engineering, MSCE 
• Smart Mobility Concentration for Civil Engineering, MSCE (OL)  
• Structural Engineering Concentration for Civil Engineering, MSCE or PHD  
• Sustainable Water Concentration for Civil Engineering, MSCE (OL)  
• Transportation and Infrastructure Systems Engineering Concentration for Civil Engineering, MSCE or PHD  

Interdisciplinary concentrations:

• Computational Engineering Concentration (GR)  
• Interdisciplinary Ecological Sciences and Engineering Concentration (GR)  
• Peace Corps Msts International (IESE)

GPA Requirements

Students must complete all courses on their Plan of Study with a grade of no less than a C−. No grades of D or F are allowed on the POS.  Any course with a grade of D or F must be repeated. Students cannot drop them from the POS. Students must have a POS GPA of 3.0 to successfully complete the MSCE.

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