M.S. in Civil Engineering

Graduates of SMU Lyle’s M.S. in civil engineering address society’s most pressing challenges related to transportation, infrastructure, smart city applications, energy, sustainability and community resilience. Our curriculum and research programs ensure that our graduates are prepared to meet rapidly evolving societal needs through technical excellence and leadership, serving communities through the built environment. With a curriculum designed by expert faculty and experienced industry professionals, students benefit from a program rooted in real-world considerations. Developed with working professionals in mind, students have the opportunity to pursue their degree in-person or online.

Candidates must complete a total of 30 credit hours with a minimum graduate GPA of 3.000 on a 4.000 scale, and additional articulation courses may be required for students without a civil engineering undergraduate degree. Applicants must submit all post-secondary transcripts and a statement of purpose. Letters of recommendation are optional for M.S. applicants, and GRE scores are generally not required unless the applicant is requesting financial aid. Applications are reviewed holistically.