Master of Science in Engineering

Program Description
The Master of Science in Engineering (MSE) program is a graduate professional degree that provides students with comprehensive preparation for advance work in the engineering profession. The program is a research-oriented degree designed for the professional development of engineers. The program requires mastering of a field of specialization through coursework and a thesis demonstrating original thought and contributing to knowledge in a field of specialization courses are transportation engineering and structural engineering, electronics engineering and computer engineering.

Vision
The MSE program envisions the development of globally engineers who will be the vanguards of research and development in the academe and industry and thereby contribute to the advancement of science and technology.

Mission
The MSE program is designed to produce graduates who possess conceptual and technical skills in engineering instruction, research, extension, and production.

Objectives

• To develop experts in the field of engineering
• To provide exposure to the latest trends and state-of-the-art technologies
• To promote and encourage scientific and technological research in the field of engineering

Admission Requirements
Applicants for admission to any graduate program must be holders of a bachelor’s degree in engineering from any recognized institution.

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering from any university or college of recognized standing
• A grade point average of 2.50, B, or 85% in the baccalaureate course
• A passing score in the Graduate Admission Examination (GAE)
• A interview by the Academic Program Chair and the Dean
• English Proficiency
• Computer literacy
• All documents required by the Graduate School

Curriculum

MSE Electronics and Communication Engineering (42 units)

1. Foundation/Core (12 units)
   • MSE 600 Technology and Development
   • MSE 601 Numerical Methods and Techniques
   • MSE 602 Advanced Statistics
   • MSE 603 Methods of Engineering Research
     
     
2. Major (18 units)
   • ECE 610 Principles of Microelectronics
   • ECE 611 Industrial and Power Electronics
   • ECE 612 Communication System Analysis and Design
   • ECE 613 Communication Theory
   • ECE 614 Antennas & Radio Communication System
   • ECE 615 Adv. Integrated Circuits for Communication Technology
   • ECE 616 Fiber and Integrated Optics
   • ECE 617 Robotics
      
3. Electives/Cognates (6 units)
   • RH 615 Seminar in Thesis Writing
   • ECE 620 Nanotechnology
     
     
4. Thesis (6 units)
   • RH 620 Thesis

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MSE Structural Engineering (42 units)

1. Foundation/Core (12 units)
   • MSE 600 Technology and Development
   • MSE 601 Numerical Methods and Techniques
   • MSE 602 Advanced Statistics
   • MSE 603 Methods of Engineering Research
     
     
2. Major (18 units)
   • SE 610 Adv. Structural Analysis
   • SE 611 Adv. Structural Design
   • SE 612 Structural Dynamics
   • SE 613 Adv. Concrete Design
   • SE 614 Theory of Plates and Shells
   • SE 615 Adv. Foundation Engineering
   • SE 616 Adv. Prestressed Concrete
   • SE 617 Adv. Concrete Technology
      
3. Electives/Cognates (6 units)
   • RH 615 Seminar in Thesis Writing
   • SE 620 Geotechnical Stability
     
     
4. Thesis (6 units)
   • RH 620 Thesis

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MSE Computer Engineering (42 units)

1. Foundation/Core (12 units)
   • MSE 600 Technology and Development
   • MSE 601 Numerical Methods and Techniques
   • MSE 602 Advanced Statistics
   • MSE 603 Methods of Engineering Research
     
     
2. Major (18 units)
   • COE 603 Microprocessors and Microcomputers
   • COE 604 Programming Methodology and Languages
   • COE 605 Artificial Intelligence
   • COE 606 Operating System
   • COE 607 Modern Computer Microprocessors and Architecture
   • COE 608 Computer Communication Networks
   • COE 609 Fiber and Integrated Optics
   • COE 610 Robotics
      
3. Electives/Cognates (6 units)
   • RH 615 Seminar in Thesis Writing
   • COE 611 Nanotechnology
     
     
4. Thesis (6 units)
   • RH 620 Thesis

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MSE Earthquake Engineering (42 units)

1. Foundation/Core (12 units)
   • EQ 610 Mathematical Methods in Physics and Engineering
   • EQ 611 Introduction to Earthquake Engineering
   • EQ 612 Applied Geology
   • EQ 613 Methods of Engineering Research and Statistics
     
     
2. Major (18 units)
   • EQ 620 Structure Response Analysis
   • EQ 621 Site Response Analysis
   • EQ 622 Seismic Hazards, Risk Assessment and Management
   • EQ 623 Disaster Planning and Mitigation
   • EQ 624 Engineering Seismology and Soil Dynamics
   • EQ 625 Post-Earthquake Evaluation and Damage Assessment
      
3. Electives/Cognates (6 units)
   • RH 615 Seminar in Thesis Writing
   • EQ 630 Earthquake Resistant Design
     
     
4. Thesis (6 units)
   • RH 620 Thesis

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MSE Transportation Engineering (42 units)

1. Foundation/Core (12 units)
   • MSE 600 Technology and Development
   • MSE 601 Numerical Methods and Techniques
   • MSE 602 Advanced Statistics
   • MSE 603 Methods of Engineering Research
     
     
2. Major (18 units)
   • TE 610 Transportation Systems Analysis & Planning
   • TE 611 Traffic Engineering & Management
   • TE 612 Transportation and Traffic Surveys
   • TE 613 Transportation Economics & Evaluation
   • TE 614 Geometric Design of Transportation Facilities
   • TE 615 Mass Transit Engineering
   • TE 616 Traffic Flow Theory and Analysis
   • TE 617 Airport Engineering
      
3. Electives/Cognates (6 units)
   • RH 615 Seminar in Thesis Writing
   • TE 620 Port and Harbor Engineering
     
     
4. Thesis (6 units)
   • RH 620 Thesis