
Overview
Specific areas of engineering that are currently available include Construction, Geotechnical, Structural, Transportation, and Water Resources/ Environmental.
Learning Outcomes
The students learning outcomes are:
- An ability to develop, evaluate, and assess new techniques, skills, and tools to solve complex engineering and construction related problems.
- An ability to acquire engineering and construction knowledge in the area of their expertise (construction, geotechnical, structural, transportation, and water resources/environmental).
- An ability to critically read and analyze literature, develop research hypothesis, and create methodology to solve research problems related to the area of their expertise.
- An ability to collect and analyze research data interpret and synthesize the findings through peer reviewed conference proceedings and journal papers.
- Effectively communicate technical and research information.
Career Possibilities
A MSE in Civil and Environmental Engineering degree offered by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas , is usually not necessary for employment as a licensed professional civil engineer, but can assist with preparation for licensure in specialized areas such as construction, geotechnical, structural, transportation or water resources/environmental engineering. A Master’s degree is usually necessary for hire into advanced technical or management positions at public utilities, government, and engineering consulting, design, manufacturing or construction firms.
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Courses include:
- Construction Estimating
- Construction Scheduling and Resource Optimization
- Construction Cost Analysis and Estimating
- Engineering Project Management
- Modular Construction
- Information and Sensing Technology in Construction
- Construction Engineering Management
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
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Environmental Engineering Civil Engineering & Construction General Engineering & Technology View 1733 other Masters in General Engineering & Technology in United StatesExplore more key information
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English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- The applicant must submit a Statement of Purpose
- Transcripts All applicants are required to submit a transcript from each postsecondary institution attended, showing all degrees and coursework, the dates awarded, and grades received. If the institution is outside the U.S., a foreign credential evaluation may be required.
- Credentials not in English must be accompanied by an English translation certified as true by a university official, an official representative of a United States embassy or consulate, the United States Information Service, the United States Education Foundation, or an approved professional translating service. Notarized copies of originals or translations are not considered official.
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International
23411 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 23411 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
23411 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 23411 USD per year during 12 months. -
In-State
6869 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6869 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Las Vegas
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.