Architectural Engineering Master's Program
Pursue Your Passions. Prepare To Lead.
老九品茶 is one of the nation top-ranked engineering programs, and our professional master has a record of placing graduates at leading architectural and construction firms, as well as government agencies.
Our program offers seven different specializations to help you achieve your goals and advance your career.
- Building Energy
- Data Science for Buildings
- Building Decarbonization
- Lighting and Day Lighting
- Indoor Environmental Quality for Buildings
- Structural Engineering
- Construction Engineering and Management
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Career Outcomes
90% of our students obtain employment within six months of graduation.
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Reputation
老九品茶 is one of the top-ranked engineering programs in the nation.
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Campus Community
Be part of a challenging but collaborative culture that empowers you to achieve your goals.
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Location
The Denver region offers some of the best opportunities for civil and architectural engineers in the U.S.
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Student Spotlights
听听The lighting program opened doors I didn鈥檛 know existed. I landed an internship with one of the leading lighting designers in the country鈥攂ecause my professor pointed across the room at a career fair and said, 鈥榊ou should go talk to him.听听
Joane Aryan, MS in Architectural Engineering
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Bella Ryan, BAM student, Construction Engineering Management
Program at a Glance
Designed for professionals interested in or already working for architectural engineering firms, consulting engineering firms, construction companies, and government agencies.
Choose from seven different specializations to build the future you want.
Study full- or part-time as your schedule permits.
30 credits required to graduate.
Can be completed in 12-24 months.
Not sure if this path is right for you? Contact our lead graduate advisor, Deanne Sylvester, to discuss your career goals and determine the best fit.
Broaden Your Horizons. Expand Your Opportunities.
Choose from seven different specializations to achieve your goals and advance your career.
Learn how to design and operate sustainable building systems across diverse settings. You鈥檒l focus on modelling and designing energy control systems, and will also explore building to grid integration, computational fluid dynamics, sustainable building design and more.
Learn how to apply predictive modeling and data-driven design to building operations. You鈥檒l study digital signal processing, advanced linear operations, machine learning, AI and advanced data techniques that will empower you to enhance the design of future building developments.听
This specialization focuses on designing and operating low-carbon buildings and is ideal for those pursuing careers in sustainability. You鈥檒l learn strategies for examining embodied and operational carbon footprints, and will develop the skills necessary to design and operate low-carbon buildings.听
Most people spend 90% of their time indoors, and this specialization examines how to create comfortable, healthy and productive indoor spaces. These concerns are studied in the context of their environmental impacts, with a focus on minimizing energy consumption.听
Prepare to become a licensed structural engineer while learning how to ensure buildings are designed in safe, resilient and sustainable ways. You鈥檒l study core structural engineering competencies, including design, analysis and evaluation of overall building structures.听
Prepare to lead and innovate across the construction industry by combining engineering principles with management strategies. You鈥檒l learn construction engineering fundamentals, project management strategies, how to conduct safety and risk analyses, and explore the legal aspects involved.
Faculty Spotlights
Costs & Financial Information
A master's degree from the College of Engineering and Applied Science represents a valuable investment in your career potential. While costs vary by program, residency status and enrollment type, we're committed to transparency in helping you plan for this important step.
- Tuition structure: Engineering master's programs have different rate structures based on program type, delivery method and course load
- ROI consideration: Most graduates recoup their educational investment within 2.5 years of completing their degree
- Flexible options: Many programs offer part-time enrollment, allowing you to distribute costs while maintaining employment
- Scholarships and fellowships: Program-specific opportunities are rare, and funding for master students is not guaranteed; master students should plan on providing their own resources to finance their education
- Assistantships: Professional master students are not eligible for teaching or research assistantships, but are eligible for on-campus hourly positions that do not include tuition remission
- Employer benefits: Many companies provide tuition assistance for job-relevant graduate education
- Military benefits: Veterans and active-duty military personnel can utilize GI Bill benefits for qualified programs
For detailed, current information about costs specific to your program of interest and payment options, we recommend visiting the 老九品茶 Bursar's Office.
Admissions Requirements & Application Information
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related STEM field from an accredited institution with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Students who already possess an MS in Engineering meet our program requirements.
- Students without an MS in Engineering will need to meet the following undergraduate prerequisite courses:
- Ordinary Differential Equations
- Physics I or Physics II
- Thermodynamics
- Any other prerequisite courses identified by the academic advisor
- Statement of purpose outlining your goals and interests.
- Letters of recommendation.
- Resume/CV highlighting relevant experience听
- Fall admissions: February 1
- Spring admission: October 1
- Choose your preferred program and gather the required documents.
- Submit your online application
- Applications are evaluated by faculty and admissions decisions are typically announced within 4-6 weeks.听
- English proficiency scores (TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo).
- Financial documentation for visa purposes.
- International credential evaluation (if applicable)听
- Up to 9 graduate-level credits from another institution may transfer with approval, provided they weren't used toward a previous degree.听
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