2013-2014

Engineering, Master of Science

Engineering

College of Engineering, Forestry, and Natural Sciences

This program assists students who wish to shape their engineering career by pursuing two of the most important thought-paths of our time: sustainability and innovation. The plan features real-world relevancy and considers how sustainable systems impact economics, design, and usability.

  • Available Emphasis Areas:
  • Civil and Environmental Engineering - Emphasis (ending Summer 2018)
  • Computer Science Engineering - Emphasis (ending Summer 2018)
  • Electrical Engineering - Emphasis (ending Summer 2018)
  • Mechanical Engineering - Emphasis (ending Summer 2018)
This plan will not be available to new students after Summer 2018

  • To receive a master’s degree at Northern Arizona University, you must complete a planned group of courses from one or more subject areas, consisting of at least 30 units of graduate-level courses. Many master’s degree programs require more than 30 units.

    You must additionally complete:

    • All requirements for your specific academic plan(s). This may include a thesis.
    • All graduate work with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0.
    • All work toward the master's degree must be completed within six consecutive years. The six years begins with the semester and year of admission to the program.

    Read the full policy here.

In addition to University Requirements:

  • Research and Thesis (6 units)
  • Graduate-level mathematics or statistics (3 units)
  • Core Courses in sustainable systems and advanced engineering design (6 units)
  • Electives (15 units)

Minimum Units for Completion 30
Additional Admission Requirements

Individual program admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required.
Fieldwork Experience/Internship Optional
Thesis Thesis is required.
Research Individualized research is required.

Additional Admission Requirements

  • Individual program admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required.

  • The NAU graduate online application is required for all programs. Admission to many graduate programs is on a competitive basis, and programs may have higher standards than those established by the Graduate College.

    Admission requirements include the following:

    • Transcripts.
    • Undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution with a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale ("A" = 4.0), or the equivalent.


    Visit the NAU Graduate Admissions website for additional information about graduate school application deadlines, eligibility for study, and admissions policies.

    Ready to apply? Begin your application now.

    International applicants have additional admission requirements. Please see the International Graduate Admissions Policy.

    • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or completion of prerequisite courses. See department website for details.
    • GRE® Revised General Test
    • Three letters of recommendation
    • Personal statement or essay
Master's Requirements

  • Take the following 30 units:

    • Research and Thesis (6 units)
    • Graduate-level mathematics or statistics (3 units)
    • Core Courses in sustainable systems and advanced engineering design: EGR 501, EGR 502 (6 units)
    • Electives (15 units)

        • Nine of the 15 units of electives must be in your chosen emphasis area, which may include up to 3 units of 698.*
        • A maximum of two courses, up to 8 units, may be at the 400-level.**
        • You must complete at least 24 hours of formal coursework, other than such individualized studies as independent study, directed readings, thesis and research.***
        *Electrical Engineering emphasis no longer offers EE 698.
        **Electrical Engineering emphasis allows a maximum of two courses, up to 6 letter-graded units, in any combination of 400-level courses, EE 685, and EE 697.
        ***In Electrical Engineering emphasis, you must complete at least 18 units of formal coursework, other than 400-level units and such individualized studies as independent study, directed readings, and research.

  • Primary Emphasis Requirements (Select One):
      • Civil and Environmental Engineering
      • Computer Science Engineering
      • Electrical Engineering
      • Mechanical Engineering

  • Since the M.S. program emphasizes interdisciplinary topics, students may wish to take courses outside of their primary emphasis area. Some courses may require prior completion of prerequisite courses. Other requirements for Master of Science in Engineering students include the following:

    • You are responsible for choosing the chair and members of your advisory committee before completing 9 units of coursework.
    • You must submit a plan of study that lists all coursework intended to satisfy the M.S. degree requirements by the first month of the semester in which you take your 10th credit. The elective and math/statistics courses are selected in consultation with and acceptable to the student's graduate committee and its chair.

  • Be aware that some courses may have prerequisites that you must also successfully complete. For prerequisite information, click on the course or see your advisor.