Master of Science in Structural Engineering (STEM)

California State University - Northridge

USA,California

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 16,542/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 70

Application Fee

Aug 2025

Apply Date

USA, California

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1972

Total Students: 38,310 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

18111 Nordhoff St, Northridge, CA 91330, United States

Master of Science in Structural Engineering (STEM)

Program Overview

Strengthen your skills and boost your career with a master's in structural engineering from CSUN. We'll prepare you to lead in this essential field.

Why Earn a Master's in Structural Engineering?

With a master's degree, you'll learn the theory behind the practice of structural engineering.

Many employers of structural engineers believe it is essential that new hires have graduate degrees. A master’s degree is now considered the requirement for many of the more exciting and challenging jobs in the field.

Why Study Structural Engineering at CSUN?

Superb Preparation

Our Structural Engineering degree prepares you to be a leader in structural analysis and design, performing applied research or becoming a teacher or researcher.

Hands-on Training

You'll conduct research and work on projects in multidisciplinary teams alongside faculty and civil engineering professionals.

Best Professional Practices

You'll learn to use cost-effective and environmentally responsible design and how to integrate sustainable materials into large-scale works. You'll understand how to mitigate construction costs, build to code and assess a project’s expected lifetime.

What You'll Learn

The M.S. program gives you a comprehensive, practical and theoretical background.

You'll study these core courses:

  • Methods of Applied Mechanics
  • Timber and Masonry Design
  • Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design
  • Earthquake Engineering
  • Finite Element Analysis and Lab

You'll choose from the following elective courses:

  • Vibration Analysis
  • Geotechnical Foundation Design
  • Structure II and Lab
  • Structural Dynamics
  • Advanced Structural Steel Design
  • Advanced Analysis Methods
  • Prestressed Concrete Design

You'll choose either a thesis, graduate project or a comprehensive exam as your culminating experience, tailoring your studies to complement your specific career and educational goals.