Master of Science in Engineering
Lakeland, USA
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
USD 8,506 / per credit *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for Florida resident students | for non-Florida resident and international students: $19,998
Introduction
Our M.S. in Engineering program provides students with an advanced engineering education to work with emerging technologies, product development, and program management.
Program Highlights
The M.S. in Engineering program at Florida Poly attracts working professionals who seek an advanced engineering education. Rather than culminate in a research experience and a thesis, the Master of Engineering curriculum prepares students with the necessary skills for advancing their careers in industries involved in emerging technologies, product development, and program management with specializations in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and computer engineering.
Students interested in the master's in engineering may choose from two different pathways:
- One-Year Accelerated, Coursework Only Pathway: Students may complete their full 30 credit hour master’s degree in one academic year, or three total semesters – Fall, Spring, and Summer.
- Two-Year Thesis Pathway: With a heavy emphasis on research in your chosen area of study, the two-year thesis pathway of our graduate program is designed for students with an area of interest that can benefit from extensive study both inside the classroom and out.
Tracks in Engineering Masters Program
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering gives you a broad academic grounding in preparation for graduate study and high-demand 21st-century careers. Electrical engineers will play a lead role as intelligent, information-driven systems grow smaller, process faster, and move into every aspect of life.
Computer Engineering combines the hardware background and aptitude of electrical engineering with the firmware and software writing skills of computer science. Computer engineers design and build embedded microcontrollers, VLSI chips, analog sensors, mixed signal circuit boards, and operating systems — and guide how these parts integrate into the larger picture.
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering combines quantitative, design, and technical knowledge with hands-on skill in preparation for one of the world’s most versatile and in-demand professions. From nano-scaled innovations in medicine to the future of space flight, mechanical engineers design the future.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Graduate Scholarships
Students pursuing the course-only path in a graduate program can earn up to an $8,000 scholarship each year. No additional application is required – but admissions applications are due by July 15th for consideration
Full Scholarship Graduate Assistantships
Students pursuing the 2-year thesis program can secure a Graduate Assistantship which includes a full tuition scholarship plus a $4000 stipend per term. These are highly competitive and limited in number. No additional application is required. Admitted students are automatically reviewed by faculty for these awards.
Curriculum
Track - Electrical and Computer Engineering
Plan of Study: Course-Only Pathway
Fall 1
- EGN 5470 - Advanced Engineering Math (Credits: 3)
- COP 5090 - Scientific Computation and Programming (Credits: 3)
- Electrical and Computer Engineering Elective
- Engineering Management Elective
Spring 1
- EEL 5613 - Modern Control (Credits: 3)
- EEE 5507 - Advanced Digital Signal Processing (Credits: 3)
- Electrical and Computer Engineering Elective
- Electrical and Computer Engineering Elective
Summer 1
- EGN 5903 - Independent Study (Credits: 1-3)
- Engineering Management Elective
Plan of Study: Thesis Pathway
Fall 1
- EGN 5470 - Advanced Engineering Math (Credits: 3)
- COP 5090 - Scientific Computation and Programming (Credits: 3)
- Electrical and Computer Engineering Elective
Spring 1
- EEL 5613 - Modern Control (Credits: 3)
- EEE 5507 - Advanced Digital Signal Processing (Credits: 3)
- EGN 5915 - Research Methods (Credits: 3)
Summer 1 (optional)
Fall 2
- EGN 5970 - Thesis 1 (Credits: 3)
- Electrical and Computer Engineering Elective
- Engineering Management Elective
Spring 2
- EGN 5975 - Thesis 2 (Credits: 3)
- Electrical and Computer Engineering Elective
Track - Mechanical Engineering
Plan of Study: Course-Only Pathway
Fall 1
- EGN 5470 - Advanced Engineering Math (Credits: 3)
- COP 5090 - Scientific Computation and Programming (Credits: 3)
- Engineering Management Elective
- Mechanical Engineering Elective
Spring 1
- EML 5040 - Numerical Methods and Simulation (Credits: 3)
- EGN 5445 - Design of Experiments and Optimization (Credits: 3)
- Mechanical Engineering Elective
- Mechanical Engineering Elective
Summer 1
- EGN 5903 - Independent Study (Credits: 1-3)
- Engineering Management Elective
Plan of Study: Thesis Pathway
Fall 1
- EGN 5470 - Advanced Engineering Math (Credits: 3)
- COP 5090 - Scientific Computation and Programming (Credits: 3)
- Mechanical Engineering Elective
Spring 1
- EML 5040 - Numerical Methods and Simulation (Credits: 3)
- EGN 5445 - Design of Experiments and Optimization (Credits: 3)
- EGN 5915 - Research Methods (Credits: 3)
Summer 1 (optional)
Fall 2
- EGN 5970 - Thesis 1 (Credits: 3)
- Mechanical Engineering Elective
- Engineering Management Elective
Spring 2
- EGN 5975 - Thesis 2 (Credits: 3)
- Mechanical Engineering Elective
Program Outcome
Upon completion of the Master of Science in Engineering Degree, Florida Polytechnic University students will be able to:
- Acquire and apply knowledge using appropriate, discipline-based learning strategies drawn from relevant research.
- Develop methodology of the proposed body of research that produces solutions and further inquiry.
- Identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems of a single or multidisciplinary nature by applying principles of engineering, science, mathematics, and analytics.
- Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation with a systematic approach, analyze and interpret data, and use foundations of engineering to conclude.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Engineers can earn a master’s degree in general engineering to broaden their knowledge of engineering management and analysis. Upon graduation, students may be more competitive candidates for a wide range of engineering careers in project management, manufacturing logistics, or technical consulting.
Job Growth
Professionals who step up to earn a Master of Engineering make about $10,000 more per year than their peers with bachelor’s degrees.
Engineers, in general, were projected to see a 4% increase in employment over the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reporting period of 2014-2024. The career outlook of specific engineers, such as those mentioned above, ranged from 1%-7% for the same time.
Salary Ranges
As with the career projections, the median salaries ranged for engineers. For example, electrical engineers earned a median income of $93,010, industrial engineers made a median wage of $83,470 and materials engineers had a median salary of $91,310, based on 2015 figures from the BLS.
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Research Opportunities
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