Master of Science in Civil Engineering - Transportation Engineering

Transportation Engineering is a program area within the Civil Engineering Program at the UMass Amherst College of Engineering. This program area exists at the cutting edge of transportation technology, with multi-modal research and instruction covering wide-ranging issues, such as transportation safety, intelligent transportation systems, human factors, freight movement, travel demand management, and traveler information centers. The on-campus Transportation Center works with state, federal, and industrial agencies to promote research and education, and currently consists of the following major research programs: the UMTCMassachusetts Department of Transportation; Cooperative Transportation Research Program; the Regional Traveler Information Center; the Baystate Roads Program; the Massachusetts Technical Assistance Program; the UMass Traffic Research Safety Program; and the USDOT University Transportation Center Initiative. Civil engineering is the discipline that consists of the design, construction, and maintenance of constructed and natural infrastructure. Civil engineers apply their knowledge of mathematics and physical sciences to develop ways to efficiently utilize natural resources and the forces of nature to improve the well-being of humanity and to protect the environment. The masters program prepares students for careers in industry, government, consulting, or for further study at the doctoral level. Both thesis and coursework-only options are available. The multidisciplinary approach within Transportation Engineering provides flexibility in designing both coursework and research, addressing a wide array of student interests.

Prior to their anticipated start date, applicants must complete a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. college or university accredited by a regional accrediting association; or complete an international degree that is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree from a college or university recognized and approved by the Ministry of Education or commission responsible for higher education in the country where the degree is earned. If you obtained your degree from a university outside the United States.Transcripts - Please submit your current transcripts from all colleges/universities attended, undergraduate and graduate, where nine (9) or more credits were earned. Current or final unofficial transcripts uploaded to the Additional Materials page of your application are acceptable.Personal Statement and Résumé - You may submit these either by entering them directly into your online application, or by uploading the PDF files and attaching them to your application.Letters of Recommendation.