Master of Engineering
Specific Requirements for the M. Engr. Degree
Coursework
Please refer to the MSE Graduate Handbook for a description of the M.Eng requirements.
As a minimum, every M. Engr. Program of Study in MSE must include:
- 30 total credits, none of which may be MSE 699
- 6 credits from MSE 510, 520, 530, and 540
- 12 credits must be MSE 5XX or 6XX courses,
- 22 credits taken at Iowa State University (not transferred from other universities) (This
- is a University requirement.)
Creative Component
A creative component may included as part of a M. Engr. Degree in MSE. If the student
chooses to complete a creative component, a maximum of 3 credits of MSE 599 may be
included in the t MSE course requirement.
Thesis and Oral Examination
No thesis is required for the M. Engr. Degree. A final oral examination is required only if a
creative component is included in the program of study.
For more information about the requirements, see the 2022 the MSE Graduate Handbook
For more information on the previous catalogs, see Handbooks
Degree requirements pages