Specific Requirements for the M. Engr. Degree

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.

Past Handbooks

For more information on the previous catalogs, see past handbooks: