Program Overview
The Civil Engineering at California State University Long Beach is a MSc programme in Engineering, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Civil Engineering programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 3,863 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students
- Location: Long Beach, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Civil Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'a. Twelve units of courses in one of the following areas of specialization: construction engineering management, environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, structural engineering, transportation engineering, and water resources engineering.\', \'b. Six units of department approved mathematics courses;\', \'c. Six units of electives selected from department approved graduate courses in civil engineering;\', \'d. One unit of research methods\', "e. Six units of thesis \\xa0with written report and oral presentation approved by the thesis committee, or 3 units of directed studies \\xa0plus 3 units in the area of specialization or electives selected from approved graduate courses in civil engineering and a written comprehensive examination on coursework in the student\'s program."]
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.8 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- A bachelor\'s degree in an ABET accredited curriculum in civil engineering or a closely related engineering degree with a minimum GPA of 2.8, with the requirement that essential undergraduate prerequisites in civil engineering are satisfied;
- The general Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required and appropriate level of competency will be determined by the Department.
- \xc2\xa0Graduate students must consult with the graduate advisor for information concerning procedures and requirements for appropriate approval of their courses of study prior to enrolling in their graduate programs.
The Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR) must be met during the first semester in residence. Failure to attempt to fulfill the GWAR during the first semester will prevent registration in engineering courses in subsequent semesters.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 3,863 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students
Tuition fees: USD 3,863 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact California State University Long Beach directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About California State University Long Beach
California State University Long Beach
United States
California State University, Long Beach, also known in athletics as Long Beach State University (LBSU), is a public research university in Long Beach, California, United States. The 322-acre...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-10-17
- Start Date 2018-01-22
- Language English