Master of Science [M.Sc] Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics

at Columbia University

Modules

• Uncertainty and Risk in Infrastructure Systems

• Managing Engineering and Construction Processes

• Design of Construction Systems 

• x and y Principles of Construction Techniques

• Prevention and Resolution of Construction Disputes

• Capital Facility Planning and Financing

The MS program is very flexible and includes concentrations in construction engineering and management, engineering mechanics, environmental engineering and water resources, forensic (structural) engineering, geotechnical engineering, and structural engineering, or combinations of these areas. There are no required courses at the MS level. Every student is assigned a faculty member as an academic advisor. Student and advisor meet regularly and plan together the sequence of courses that best fit the student’s interests. While a suitable MS program will necessarily entail some degree of specialization, the program of study established between the student and the advisor should be well balanced, including basic subjects of broad importance as well as theory and applications. Students may take graduate-level courses from across various concentrations within the department.
 

An MS applicant who lacks essential undergraduate training in Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics will be required to strengthen or supplement her/his undergraduate work by taking certain undergraduate courses before proceeding to graduate study. No graduate credit (that is, credit toward the minimum 30-point requirement for the Master of Science degree) will be allowed for such subjects. As part of the application review process, the department determines if an applicant would be required to complete undergraduate courses.
 

All degree requirements must be completed within five years of the beginning of graduate study. Under extraordinary circumstances, a written request for an extension of this time limit may be submitted to the student’s department for approval by the Department Chair and the Vice Dean. A minimum grade-point average of 2.5 is required for the M.S. degree.
 

• Students must have a bachelor's degree in a related field of engineering or science to get admission in this program.

• Students required to maintain at least a 2.5 overall GPA.
   

Language Requirments:
 

• Students whose official language is not English are required to submit IELTS or TOEFL scores. 
   

The following Documents are required to attend this program:
 

• Statement of Purpose: An essay or other written statement written by the student.

• Resume/CV: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, or volunteer experience.

• Academic Documents: Submit copies of official transcripts from post-secondary institutions attended.

• Statement of Interest: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.

• Two confidential letters of recommendation: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics and that references should submit along with the application system.

• ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores
   

International students on F-1 visas may complete the Master of Science degree program in either two or three semesters. In accordance with student visa regulations, international students must maintain full-time registration (a minimum of 12 points of credit) during each of their first two semesters. While the program can be completed in two semesters, many international students choose to complete the program in three semesters by taking 12 points in each of their first two semesters and 6 points in their third semester. This allows students to gain valuable work experience through internships in the U.S. during the summer or during their third semester.

The cost of studying at Columbia University varies largely depending on the type of university and the degree chosen. More often than not, humanities, arts, and education courses are less expensive than degrees in medical, engineering, or management. Furthermore, students who choose to study at the postgraduate level typically pay higher tuition fees, which again vary depending on the programme chosen.

Most universities provide scholarships or financial aid to students in order to help them offset their tuition costs. Students should be aware that additional course fees and incidental expenses may not be included in tuition. On average, international students can expect to pay $68160 annually, to study in Columbia University