Transforming Engineers

into Leaders

Online Master of Science in Engineering

Set the Standard for
Engineering Leadership
The online Master of Science in Engineering
is designed to transform engineers into the
innovative, globally conscious leaders who
will shape the 21st century engineering
landscape. Our program exceeds the scope of
a typical Master of Engineering Management
program by supplementing advanced
management coursework with a focused
exploration of high-level engineering skills.

Our faculty of experienced professionals

provides real-world perspective that you can
apply to on-the-job challenges, while the
freedom to choose one of seven specializations
solidifies an educational experience that can
help you thrive in your area of expertise.

AT A GLANCE:

Targeted — Focus your education on one of seven

specializations:
• Bioengineering
HAVE QUESTIONS? • Chemical Engineering
• Data Science
READY TO GET • Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)
STARTED? • Environmental Engineering Systems (Water)
• Materials at the Nanoscale
• Mechanical Engineering

Call 888-251-7718 Expedited — Earn a respected engineering degree

in as few as 13 months.
today to speak with an
Relevant — Get an advanced education in a
enrollment advisor. rapidly growing global industry.

Convenient — Enjoy the flexibility of 100%

online coursework, with no residency requirement
and three start dates to choose from.
Curriculum
The online Master of Science in Engineering is a comprehensive Specializations
engineering program that encompasses both leadership strategy and
technical skills. Coursework includes 16 credits of core engineering Bioengineering
classes, plus 16 credits within your specialization, helping you Chemical Engineering
tailor the program to your area of expertise. To accommodate busy Data Science
professionals, the online Master of Science in Engineering does not
Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)
include a required residency. Instead, students participate in 4 one-
Environmental Engineering (Water)
credit capstone courses throughout the program, providing a rich
learning experience that comes with maximum flexibility. Materials at the Nanoscale
Mechanical Engineering

Credit
Course Prefix Course Name Specializations
Hours
ENGR 200 Engineering in the Global Environment 4 Ò Ò Ò Ò Ò Ò Ò
ENGR 201 Technology Innovation and Strategy for Engineers 4 Ò Ò Ò Ò Ò Ò Ò
ENGR 202 Introduction to Systems Engineering 4 Ò Ò Ò Ò Ò Ò Ò
ENGR 203 Principles of Engineering Management 4 Ò Ò Ò Ò Ò Ò Ò
BIEN 223 Engineering Analysis of Physiological Systems 4 Ò
BIEN 224 Cellular and Molecular Engineering 4 Ò
BIEN 249 Integration of Computational and Experimental Biology 4 Ò
BIEN 264 Biotransport Phenomena 4 Ò
MSE 210 Crystal Structure and Bonding 4 Ò
MSE 248 Nanoscale Science and Engineering 4 Ò
MSE 201 Thermodynamic Foundation in Materials 4 Ò
MSE 238 Introduction to Microelectromechanical Systems 4 Ò
CEE 200 Advanced Engineering Computation 4 Ò
CEE 202 Transport Phenomena 4 Ò
CEE 204 Advanced Kinetics and Reactor Design 4 Ò
CEE 206 Advanced Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics 4 Ò
CEE 241 Water Chemistry in Natural and Engineered Systems 4 Ò
CEE 225 Physical and Chemical Separation Processes 4 Ò
CEE 226 Biological Treatment Processes 4 Ò
CEE 243 Advanced Treatment Technologies 4 Ò

* Curriculum is subject to change

** Students who are in the Electrical Engineering specialization should choose four of the five
ENGR courses listed, ENGR 160 and three of the four core ENGR courses: 200, 201, 202, 203.

*** Students who are in the Data Science specialization should choose four of the nine
Data Science options listed.
Curriculum Specializations
(cont.) Bioengineering
Chemical Engineering
Data Science
Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)
Environmental Engineering (Water)
Materials at the Nanoscale
Mechanical Engineering

Credit
Course Prefix Course Name Specializations
Hours
PHYS 222 Data Visualization & Big Data Tools 4 Ò
PHYS 243 Foundation of Applied Machine Learning 4 Ò
PHYS 244 Application of Visualization in Data Science 4 Ò
STAT 206 Statistical Computing 4 Ò
STAT 208 Statistical Mining Methods 4 Ò
CS 229 Machine Learning 4 Ò
CS 235 Data Mining Techniques 4 Ò
CS 236 Database Management Systems 4 Ò
CS 242 Information Retrieval & Web Search 4 Ò
EE 240 Pattern Recognition 4 Ò
EE 241 Advanced Digital Image Processing 4 Ò
EE 243 Advanced Computer Vision 4 Ò
STAT 206 Statistical Computing 4 Ò
STAT 208 Statistical Mining Methods 4 Ò
PHYS 243 Foundations of Applied Machine Learning 4 Ò
PHYS 244 Application of Visualization in Data Science 4 Ò
ENGR 160 Intro to Engineering Optimization Techniques 4 Ò
EE 155 Power Systems Analysis 4 Ò
EE 123 Power Electronics 4 Ò
EE 153 Electric Drives 4 Ò
EE 232 Introduction to Smart Grid 4 Ò
EE 218 Power System Steady State and Market Analysis 4 Ò
ME 203 Design and Analysis of Engineering Experiments 4 Ò
ME 270 Introduction to Microelectrical Systems 4 Ò
ME 272 Nanoscale Science and Engineering 4 Ò
ME 274 Plasma-aided Manufacturing and Materials Processing 4 Ò
ME 223 Secure and Reliable Control Systems 4 Ò
ME 210 Sustainable Product Design 4 Ò
ME 240 Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics 4 Ò
4–1
ENGR 296
Project Design Course A, B, C, D credit Ò Ò Ò Ò Ò
A, B, C, D
courses

* Curriculum is subject to change ** Students who are in the Electrical Engineering specialization should choose four of the five EE
courses listed, ENGR 160 and three of the four core ENGR courses: 200, 201, 202, 203.

*** Students who are in the Data Science specialization should choose four of the twelve
Data Science options listed.
 Specializations BIOENGINEERING
Become an expert in bioengineering (biomedical engineering)
and learn to use engineering principles to advance population
health. Students will explore engineering at the physiological,
cellular and molecular levels to build a functional expertise that
can be applied in a multitude of health-related settings.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
Advance your understanding of chemical engineering and its
utilization toward improving health care, energy availability,
chemicals, materials and public safety. Students will study
topics such as engineering computation, transport phenomena,
advanced kinetics and reactor design, and advanced chemical
engineering thermodynamics.

DATA SCIENCE
Prepare yourself to become a leader in the growing field of data
analysis. This program can teach you to distill valuable insights
from sizable amounts of data. Coursework is designed to allow
graduates to develop efficient techniques to identify, analyze and
visualize hidden patterns within data groups to extract critical
information.

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (POWER SYSTEMS)

Fortify your background in electrical engineering with a deep
dive into the world of power systems. This specialization
addresses the systems, processes and technology that power our
world, including power electronics, optimization techniques and
smart grid technology.

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING SYSTEMS (WATER)

Explore the science and engineering principles that are
essential to providing clean water and improving the natural
environment. This specialization incorporates elements of water
treatment and chemistry, covering topics such as water systems
HAVE QUESTIONS? fundamentals and physical and chemical separation.

MATERIALS AT THE NANOSCALE

READY TO GET Discover the practices, processes and applications that make up
STARTED? the complex world of nanotechnology. Students will examine the
latest research and trends pertaining to the design, synthesis and
processing of nanostructured materials, while exploring topics
such as crystal structure and microelectromechanical systems.
Call 888-251-7718
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
today to speak with an Develop your expertise in the design, production and operation
enrollment advisor. of machinery and tools. Mechanical engineering students will
explore elements of physics and material science, focusing on
relevant topics such as sustainable design, control systems and
the practical use of gaseous plasmas.
 THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, RIVERSIDE
One of the 10 universities that make up the prestigious University of
California system, UC Riverside takes great pride in its reputation as
a premier research institution, with $115 million in annual research
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
funding. We are a pillar of academic diversity, attracting innovative
The following criteria are considered during minds from all demographics and walks of life.
the admission process for the M.S. in
Engineering program: MARLAN AND ROSEMARY BOURNS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
The Marlan and Rosemary Bourns College of Engineering at the
• A bachelor’s degree in science, technology,
engineering, mathematics or related field University of California, Riverside has been recognized by U.S.
from a regionally accredited institution News & World Report as the top public engineering college of its
• Official transcripts size in the nation. We are a leader in engineering research, receiving
more than $30 million for sponsored research annually.
• GPA
• GRE/FE scores RANKINGS AND ACCREDITATION
• TOEFL or IELTS scores (for international
The University of California, Riverside has been recognized by a
applicants)
number of academic publications for a variety of different programs
• Reference letters
and attributes. In 2015, Leiden Ranking named UC Riverside
No. 17 in the world for physical sciences and engineering. In its
most recent graduate school rankings, U.S. News & World Report
counted UC Riverside among the top 33 percent of engineering
schools in the nation.

The University of California, Riverside is regionally accredited by

the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).Regional
HAVE QUESTIONS? accreditation assures students that UC Riverside meets the highest
standards in terms of learning opportunities and a commitment to
READY TO GET self-improvement.
STARTED? MILITARY FRIENDLY
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School” for 2017, acknowledging our longstanding commitment to
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list recognizes only the top 20 percent of colleges, universities and
today to speak with an trade schools that are doing the most to assist U.S. military service
members and veterans as students.
enrollment advisor.