Fall 2019

Presented by Anna Paradis, Director of Graduate Academic Services

Engineering Graduate Degree Options

Research & Graduate Programs

• Dr. Arvin Agah

Dean

• Dr. Susan Williams

Associate Dean for Academic Affairs

• Dr. Candan Tamerler

Associate Dean for Research

• Dr. Andrew Williams

Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

• Anna Paradis

Director of Graduate Academic Services

• Lynn Villafuerte

Assistant Director of Graduate

Academic Services

Master’s Degree OptionsMaster of ScienceRequirements: Generally 30-33 credit hours which includes a project or thesis Departments: AE, BioE, CPE (ChemE or PetE), CEAE (ArchE, CE, EnvE, EnvS), EECS (CompE, CompS, ElecE, IT), EMGT (EMGT or PMGT), and METimeline for degree completion: 1-3 years

Master of EngineeringRequirements: 30 credit hours of coursework and considered a professional degreeDepartments: AE and PMGTTimeline for degree completion: 1-2 years

Other Master’s OptionsRequirements: 30 credit hours of coursework and considered a professional degreeDepartments: CEAE - Master of Civil Engineering (MCE) & Master of Construction Management (MCM)Timeline for degree completion: 1-3 years

Doctoral Degree OptionsDoctor of PhilosophyRequirements: Generally a minimum of 45 credit hours beyond the MS or 60 credit hours direct PhD; Milestones include completion of the qualifying exam*, comprehensive exam, and a research dissertationDepartments: AE, BioE, CPE (ChemE or PetE), CEAE (ArchE, CE, EnvE, EnvS), EECS (CompE, CompS, ElecE, IT), EMGT (EMGT or PMGT), and METimeline for degree completion: 3-7 years (MS not required)

Doctor of EngineeringRequirements: Considered a professional degree, many students work full-time and complete the DE part-time with a strong connection to their current position in industry; Milestones include completion of the qualifying exam*, comprehensive exam, and a research dissertationDepartments: AE onlyTimeline for degree completion: 5-7 years

Graduate CertificatesAerospace Engineering• Computational Fluid Dynamics (12 credit hours required)

Chemical & Petroleum Engineering• Petroleum Management (MUST be admitted to MBA Program)

Civil, Environmental, & Architectural Engineering• Construction Management• Structural Analysis• Structural Design• Structural Forensics• Water Resources(12 credit hours required for all certificates)

Electrical Engineering & Computer Science• Cybersecurity• Data Science• Software Engineering & Management• RF Systems Engineering(12 credit hours required for all certificates)

Engineering & Project Management• Foundations of Engineering Management(13 credit hours required)• Foundations of Project Management(12 credit hours required)

Mathematics• Applied Mathematics(12 credit hours required)

Presented by Anna Paradis, Director of Graduate Academic Services

The Graduate Application Process

Application Materials & Deadlines

Applications available for spring, fall, and summer (priority vs. regular deadline)

Materials – Degree Seeking• Online Application• 3 letters of recommendation• Statement of Purpose• Graduate Record Examination (GRE) • Official Transcripts (not required for KU students)• Resume or CV (optional)• TOEFL/IELTS (varies for international applicants)

Deadlines

Spring 2020 – Sept. 30, 2019

Fall 2020 – Dec. 15, 2019

Cost: $65 Domestic and $85 International

Application Materials & Deadlines

Applications available for spring, fall, and summer

Materials – Certificate Seeking• Online Application• Official Transcripts• Resume or CV (optional)• TOEFL/IELTS (varies for international applicants)

Deadlines

Rolling Deadlines

Cost: $30 Domestic & International

Application Process

• Study and register for the GRE

• Request GOOD letters of recommendation well in

advance of deadlines

• Draft, review, and edit statement of purpose (Writing

Center & Advisor)

• Draft, review, and edit resume (Career Center)

• Follow-up with Department/Program to ensure

application is complete

KEY CONTACTS

Faculty Advisors & Associate Deans

Graduate Program Assistant

GEA AmbassadorsResearch & Graduate Programs

University Graduate Studies Office

Engineering Career Center

IHAWKe & GEM Fellows

Self & Chancellor’s Fellows

REVIEW PROCESS

Every department is a little different – some review as a committee

and some review individually as applications are completed.

PROGRAM

The program is looking for

preparation for advanced

study in engineering and fit

within the program.

GRADUATE STUDIES

Check for consistent admission

practices and policy

requirements (provisional) and

communicate final decision to

admitted/denied students.

SCHOOL

The school ensures all

application materials are

included and provisional

requirements are

communicated.

ONCE ADMITTED

• Accept offer

• Campus visits and

orientations*

• GTA/GRA contracts and

other materials

• Funding opportunities

• Housing arrangements

• Enrollment and advising

APPLICATION & CAREER TIPS

Apply Early

Make Time -

Review & Edit

Form Professional

Relationships

Identify Long-term

Career Goals

Be Flexible & Enjoy

Your Graduate Study

Address

Deficiencies

Explore Research

Opportunities

Compare Offers

& Cost of Living

Take Good Care

of Yourself

Consider Certificate

Programs

Build Network &

Support System

Find Your Best Fit

Be Driven to

Meet Your Goals

Apply for ALL

Funding Options

Consider a

Doctoral Degree

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