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Complement your technical competency and management skills
Unique CurriculumMany within the engineering profession acknowledge that today's undergraduate engineering education has its shortcomings. For a variety of reasons, students obtaining bachelor's degrees today are lacking in several key areas (technical and non-technical). Recently, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) assembled a team of industry and academic professionals who were charged with creating a long-term strategic plan that addresses these shortcomings. Their comprehensive report provided recommendations for improving civil engineering education, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, in the 21st century.
During the development of the MCE program, Norwich University utilized the findings of the ASCE report. As a result the program provides a comprehensive examination of the technical side of engineering. The MCE program also addresses the administrative issues faced by today's engineers. Topics covered, therefore, range from how to perform a dynamic frame analysis to how to run a consulting business. We have combined the best of both worlds — a graduate degree in civil engineering with business and project management fundamentals. In addition to the core coursework in business and project management, you may choose from one of two technical tracks: 1. Structural or 2. Environmental/Water Resources.
Academic Excellence
As the first private university in the US to provide instruction in civil engineering, Norwich University prepares you to immediately apply your knowledge to your workplace and become a leader in the industry.
The program is designed to accommodate your demanding work and home-life schedule and is built specifically for working professionals, with a flexible mode of study. You will have access to the Norwich University online library, which has one of the most comprehensive databases available in education today, ensuring convenient access to a wealth of research information.
Faculty
A primary success factor of Norwich's online graduate programs is the quality, response, knowledge, and dedication of its faculty. Curriculum is designed and controlled by a group of full-time PhD faculty based on the campus of Norwich University. Norwich University has always been known as a dedicated teaching institution, and the legacies of its alumni help prove it to be true.
Class Size
Small class sizes (12 to 17 students) ensure you receive individualized attention directly from faculty. You also develop close relationships with fellow learners from around the world as you interact with them creating a vast network of professional contacts.
Unique Support
You are provided with a 24/7 support system, a uniquely designed curriculum structure, and a caring atmosphere that comes along with being part of Norwich University.
Accreditation
Norwich University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education. Inquiries regarding the accreditation status by the New England Association should be directed to the administrative staff of the institution.
In addition, Norwich's undergraduate Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Civil Engineering programs are fully accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). ABET accredits either the undergraduate or graduate programs at a given institution (institution's choice) but not both; most institutions choose to accredit their undergraduate programs.
The MCE program is structured as follows:
- Two start dates per year: March and September.
- Six, six-credit, eleven week seminars (see curriculum diagram).
- Complete coursework in 18 months
- For students requiring any prerequisites, the coursework will take 20-21 months to complete
- Graduate 21 months from your enrollment date
- Capstone residency experience.
- Online, highly experiential, asynchronous, curricular activities to include threaded discussions, reading, writing and workplace-oriented assignments.
- Cohort-based systems where you travel through the degree program with the same group of 12 to 17 students.
- Prerequisite courses are available for those who need to brush up on some topics.
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