Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering Rowan University

Overview

The Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering programme at Rowan University provides a sophisticated interdisciplinary curriculum focused on advanced engineering applications. This Master of Science degree is designed to equip students with the technical expertise required to solve complex modern challenges in the built and natural environments.

The curriculum is delivered by faculty experts specialising in diverse fields such as geotechnology, structural engineering, and water resources. Students benefit from a flexible learning environment where they can complete most of their requirements through interactive online sessions or traditional on-campus instruction.

Participants can choose between a thesis track, which is ideal for those pursuing research assistantships, or a coursework track tailored for working professionals.

Why Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering at Rowan University?

Rowan University provides a distinctive educational experience through its focus on applied, hands-on learning and interdisciplinary research areas. Key focus sectors include Systems and Computational Intelligence, Sustainability, Transportation Engineering, and Mechanics and Materials.

The institution offers a unique opportunity to earn a Certificate of Graduate Study in Transportation Engineering concurrently with the master's degree. This additional credential provides a competitive advantage in high-demand sectors, supported by the university's strong regional reputation and expert faculty.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: USD 877 per credit
• National fee: USD 877 per credit
• Local fee: USD 877 per credit

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum requires 30 semester hours, including foundation courses and a final research project or thesis. Modules may include:

Required Courses

• Engineering Applications of Analysis
• Approved Business Course

Specialisation Courses

• Engineering Estimating
• Data Analysis for CEE Applications
• Advanced Environmental Treatment Process Principles
• Site Remediation Engineering
• Solid and Hazardous Waste Management
• Pollutant Fate And Transport
• Integrated Solid Waste Management
• Advanced Surface Hydrology
• Advanced Water Resources Engineering
• Hydraulic Design
• Environmental Fluid Mechanics
• Water and Environmental Monitoring
• Foundation Engineering
• Earth Retaining Systems
• Advanced Transportation Engineering
• Advanced Design of Elements of Transportation Engineering
• Transportation System Modeling
• Transportation Safety System
• Intelligent Transportation Systems
• Advanced Pavement Rehabilitation Methods
• Advanced Structural Analysis
• Advanced Structural Mechanics
• Advanced Cement Portland Concrete
• Prestressed Concrete
• Advanced Reinforced Concrete
• Bridge Engineering
• Masonry and Wood Structures
• Experiential Engineering Education

Research Requirements

• Masters Research

Careers with Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering

Graduates are well-prepared for leadership roles in the tri-state area, which maintains some of the highest employment rates for engineers in the United Kingdom and United States. The programme supports advancement into specialised professional pathways.

Common career destinations for alumni include roles as civil engineers, environmental engineers, and construction managers. Graduates also find success as urban or regional planners, working within both private consultancy firms and public sector organisations to improve infrastructure and sustainability.