Overview
The College of Engineering offers a dual-degree program that culminates with students receiving a Bachelor of Civil Engineering and a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering concurrently. This program is available only to qualified students enrolled in the undergraduate program in Civil Engineering at the University of Miami. This program is intended to give qualified Civil Engineering students the opportunity to acquire both a baccalaureate degree (BSCE) and a Master of Science (MSME) degree in five years rather than the 4 plus 2 years (approximately) that is traditionally expected. The two degrees are awarded simultaneously when the combined requirements have been met for both degrees.
- Juniors enrolled in CE who have maintained at least a 3.0 CGPA have the option to apply for admission to the combined B.S. CE-M.S. ME program.
- Those who are accepted into this accelerated program must maintain at least a 3.0 CGPA and a minimum of a 3.0 GPA for the final 30 credit hours to meet the requirements of the Graduate School.
- Up to 6 credit hours of technical electives earned during the fourth year can be counted toward the 30 credit hours required for the M.S. degree. If their schedule allows, students may be able to complete an additional 6 credits of graduate classes during their fourth year.
- Students must be registered for a minimum of 12 undergraduate credit hours per semester in their fourth year.
- Students can register for a maximum of 6 graduate credit hours in each semester of their fourth year.
- If a student needs to withdraw from the B.S. CE/M.S. ME program, then all the requirements for the BS degree must be completed for graduation with the B.S. CE degree.
Admission Requirements
The dual B.S. CE/M.S. ME program is available only to qualified undergraduate students enrolled in the Department of Civil Engineering. Students must have undergraduate student status and a cumulative G.P.A. of at least 3.0 at the time of application.
Qualified students are strongly advised to apply to the dual degree program as early as possible in their junior year to facilitate academic advising and course selection in the second semester of their junior year. Students opting for an M.S. degree in a discipline different from their B.S. degree may need to take some prerequisite coursework. Before submitting an application, students should discuss the program and possibility of entering with an academic adviser.
Graduation Requirements
Students accepted into the dual degree program must maintain at least a 3.0 Cumulative GPA, and meet all other pertinent Graduate School requirements, including a minimum of 3.0 GPA in the credits applied toward the MS degree.
Admission Requirements
Students must have undergraduate student status and a cumulative G.P.A. of at least 3.0 at the time of application.
Qualified students are strongly advised to apply to the dual degree program as early as possible in their junior year to facilitate academic advising and course selection in the second semester of their junior year. Students opting for an M.S. degree in a discipline different from their B.S. degree may need to take some prerequisite coursework. Before submitting an application, students should discuss the program and possibility of entering with an academic adviser.
This program is intended for exceptional students to acquire both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science degree simultaneously, in five years rather than the 4 plus 2 years (approximately) it normally requires.
Curriculum Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MAJOR REQUIREMENTS | ||
| Engineering Courses | ||
| EGN 110 | Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Engineering | 3 |
| or EGN 114 | Global Challenges Addressed by Engineering and Technology | |
| or EGN 123 | Computing and Digital Solutions for the future | |
| CAE 115 | Introduction to Engineering II: Geospatial Data (Surveying and GIS) | 2 |
| CAE 210 | Mechanics of Solids I | 3 |
| CAE 211 | Mechanics of Solids II | 3 |
| CAE 212 | Structural Laboratory | 1 |
| CAE 310 | Structural Analysis | 3 |
| CAE 320 | Concrete Structures | 3 |
| CAE 321 | Steel Structures | 3 |
| CAE 330 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| CET 340 | Introduction to Environmental Engineering | 3 |
| CAE 350 | Transportation Engineering I | 3 |
| CAE 370 | Geotechnical Engineering I | 3 |
| CAE 371 | Geotechnical Laboratory | 1 |
| CAE 402 | Professional Engineering Practice | 3 |
| CAE 403 | Senior Design Project I - Engineering Design | 3 |
| CAE 404 | Senior Design Project II - Integrated Engineering Documents | 3 |
| CAE 430 | Water-Resources Engineering I | 3 |
| CET 440 | Water Quality Control Systems | 3 |
| CAE 470 | Foundations and Earth Retaining Systems | 3 |
| MAE 303 | Thermodynamics | 3 |
| ISE 311 | Applied Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| CEN Design Electives | 6 | |
| Math and Science Courses | ||
| MTH 151 | Calculus I for Engineers | 5 |
| MTH 162 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MTH 211 | Calculus III | 3 |
| MTH 311 | Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations | 3 |
| CHM 151 | Chemistry for Engineers | 3 |
| CHM 153 | Chemistry Laboratory for Engineers | 1 |
| PHY 221 | University Physics I | 3 |
| PHY 222 | University Physics II | 3 |
| PHY 223 | University Physics III | 3 |
| PHY 224 | University Physics II Lab | 1 |
| PHY 225 | University Physics III Lab | 1 |
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS | ||
| Written Communication Skills: | ||
| WRS 105 | First-Year Writing I | 3 |
| WRS 107 | First-Year Writing II: STEM | 3 |
| Quantitative Skills (3 credits) (fulfilled through MTH 151) | ||
| Areas of Knowledge: | ||
| Arts and Humanities Cognate | 9 | |
| People and Society Cognate | 9 | |
| STEM Cognate (9 credits) (fulfilled through the major) | ||
| ADDITIONAL REQUIRED COURSES | ||
| Basic Science Elective | 3 | |
| MSME REQUIREMENTS (30 CREDITS) | ||
| Technical electives taken as graduate courses | 6 | |
| MAE 601 | Methods of Engineering Analysis | 3 |
| MAE 751 | Master's Project | 3 |
| MAE electives | 18 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 151 | |
Plan of Study
| Freshman Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| MTH 151 | Calculus I for Engineers | 5 |
| PHY 221 | University Physics I | 3 |
| WRS 105 | First-Year Writing I | 3 |
| EGN 110, 114, or 123 | Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Engineering or Global Challenges Addressed by Engineering and Technology or Computing and Digital Solutions for the future | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| CAE 115 | Introduction to Engineering II: Geospatial Data (Surveying and GIS) | 2 |
| WRS 107 | First-Year Writing II: STEM | 3 |
| MTH 162 | Calculus II | 4 |
| PHY 222 | University Physics II | 3 |
| PHY 224 | University Physics II Lab | 1 |
| CAE 210 | Mechanics of Solids I | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Sophomore Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| CAE 211 | Mechanics of Solids II | 3 |
| CAE 212 | Structural Laboratory | 1 |
| ISE 311 | Applied Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| PHY 223 | University Physics III | 3 |
| PHY 225 | University Physics III Lab | 1 |
| MTH 211 | Calculus III | 3 |
| HA Cognate 1 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| MTH 311 | Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations | 3 |
| CHM 151 | Chemistry for Engineers | 3 |
| CHM 153 | Chemistry Laboratory for Engineers | 1 |
| CAE 310 | Structural Analysis | 3 |
| HA Cognate 1 | 3 | |
| Basic Science Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Junior Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| CAE 320 | Concrete Structures | 3 |
| CAE 330 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| CAE 350 | Transportation Engineering I | 3 |
| MAE 303 | Thermodynamics | 3 |
| CET 340 | Introduction to Environmental Engineering | 3 |
| PS Cognate 1 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| CAE 321 | Steel Structures | 3 |
| CAE 370 | Geotechnical Engineering I | 3 |
| CAE 371 | Geotechnical Laboratory | 1 |
| CAE 430 | Water-Resources Engineering I | 3 |
| CET 440 | Water Quality Control Systems | 3 |
| HA Cognate 1 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Senior Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| CAE 403 | Senior Design Project I - Engineering Design | 3 |
| CAE 470 | Foundations and Earth Retaining Systems | 3 |
| PS Cognate 1 | 3 | |
| CEN Design Elective 1 2 | 3 | |
| Technical elective taken as graduate course 3 | 3 | |
| Graduate Course 3 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| CAE 402 | Professional Engineering Practice | 3 |
| CAE 404 | Senior Design Project II - Integrated Engineering Documents | 3 |
| CEN Design Elective 2 2 | 3 | |
| PS Cognate 1 | 3 | |
| Graduate Course 3 | 3 | |
| Technical elective taken as graduate course 3 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Fifth Year (Graduate) | ||
| Fall | ||
| MAE 601 | Methods of Engineering Analysis | 3 |
| MAE electives | 6 | |
| Credit Hours | 9 | |
| Spring | ||
| MAE 751 | Master's Project | 3 |
| MAE electives | 6 | |
| Credit Hours | 9 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 151 | |
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To be selected from lists of approved People and Society (PS)/Humanities and Arts (HA) cognates, Technical, CEN Technical, and Basic Science electives. Students take a minimum of 3 courses (9 credit hours) in HA cognate and 3 courses in PS Cognate (9 credit hours)
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CEN Design Elective 1 is CAE 530 or CAE 570
CEN Design Elective 2 is CAE 520 or CAE 521
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Graduate courses are selected from courses at the 600 or 700 level. Contact the Graduate Program Coordinator in Mechanical Engineering for additional guidance.
