Master Your Future
The impetus for change in society is accelerating with blinding speed. The driving force behind this change depends in large part on the ability of professional engineers and technologists to stay ahead of society's growing demand for "more, faster and better" in all things. On-the-job-training struggles to keep pace with a dynamic technological landscape that changes almost moment by moment, making it even tougher to stay competitive in today's job market. As a result, more and more professionals are in pursuit of a post-graduate education to gain an edge over the competition. Will you be ready? Professional employment analysts predict that graduate degrees will soon be the minimum education standard for many fields. Earning your Masters Degree at Cal State L.A.'s College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology will give you the tools you need to meet the demands of tomorrow's job market today. We build upon your strong undergraduate core knowledge and professional foundation, to give you the professional interdisciplinary skill set needed to advance your their area of specialization and succeed in our rapidly growing global economy. Faculty/Curriculum
Our curriculum is taught by faculty with extensive industry experience, in small classes that facilitate individual attention to enhance the learning experience of career individuals like you. From theory to experimentation to practice, you'll be able to immediately apply theoretical knowledge to real-world situations. This hands-on approach to advanced learning will boost your marketability in the professional arena, or put you on the fast track to earning a Ph.D., opening doors to new and exciting research opportunities. Research
Our faculty are research-oriented and stay active in industry through diversified areas of specialization, active solicitation of funding and special projects, independent consulting and related work. Chances are your area of interest is represented in one of our graduate degree programs. Facilities
A strong graduate program in engineering and technology demands a quality learning environment where students can have access to state-of-the-art laboratories and equipment. We're meeting this demand through a $31 million renovation to the Engineering and Technology building. Once completed, our students will enjoy learning in some of the best instructional facilities in the nation.
Industry Advisory Board
The success of our program is also due in part to the company we keep. Our Industry Advisory Board boasts members from corporations such as TRW, Hughes and Jet Propulsion Laboratory. These individuals are integral to our ongoing success as an academic leader. This benefits you by giving you a direct link to the pulse of industry change, identification of new research frontiers, and maintaining positive industry relations.
Requirements For Admission Into The Program
Master of Science in Engineering
Students seeking to become candidates for a Master of Science degree in Engineering must possess the equivalent of a Bachelor of Science degree currently specified by Cal State L.A. for engineering. In addition, applicants must have a minimum 2.75 grade point average in the last 90 quarter units attempted in the undergraduate engineering program. Applicants who lack full preparation or the required grade point average, but who possess a minimum 2.5 grade point average in their last 90 attempted units will be considered for candidacy by the graduate studies committee on a case-by-case basis.
A total of 45 quarter units is required for the Master of Science in Engineering. This requirement includes at least 24 units of graduate (500-level) courses, as well as a thesis or comprehensive examination. Students must maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.0 in all courses within the Master program, in addition to the courses within the specified area of specialization. Degree programs are planned under the guidance of a faculty advisor.
The Master of Science program in Engineering is structured as follows: |
