Villanova’s Master of Science in Sustainable Engineering (MSSE) is a multi-disciplinary degree, ideal for those who are interested in gaining further expertise and knowledge with regard to the full environmental, social and economic aspects of sustainable engineering.
A unique degree useful for engineers and non-engineers alike, MSSE graduates can advance in areas such as corporate sustainability, project management green construction, and more.
Admission Requirements
Admission Criteria:
- The Master of Science in Sustainable Engineering may be pursued by the non-engineering degree holder, provided he/she can present evidence of proficiency in:
- Mathematics: Calculus (equivalent to MAT 1500, 1505 and 2500; including differentiation, integration, vector calculus)
- Basic Science: Two semesters of college Chemistry
- Engineering Science: One semester of college Physics
- In the absence of such evidence, the applicant may be admitted provisionally, but will be required to complete undergraduate prerequisite courses that will depend on the applicant’s background and intended track. These undergraduate courses will not count towards the degree. Upon completion, the candidate can then be granted regular admission status into the program.
- Please refer to the College of Engineering’s Graduate Application Requirements for information which applies to all graduate engineering applicants.
Admission Criteria for International Applicants with a degree from a non-US university:
- Minimum TOEFL score of 90 or IELTS score of 7.0
- Minimum GPA of 3.25 out of 4.00 or equivalent
- Two recommendations
Degree Requirements
All students pursuing a master’s degree in Sustainable Engineering are required to take the following for a total of 30 credits.
Courses Only Option:
- Three (3) core courses in Sustainable Engineering (3 credits per course, 9 credits total)
- Minimum Two (2), Maximum Four (4) elective core courses (3 credits per course, 6-12 credits total)
- Minimum Three (3) concentration courses (3 credits per course, minimum 9 credits total)
- Or classes of your choosing with approved Plan of Study
Capstone Option:
- Three (3) core courses in Sustainable Engineering (3 credits per course, 9 credits total)
- Minimum Two (2), Maximum Three (3) elective core courses (3 credits per course, 6-9 credits total)
- Minimum Three (3) concentration courses (3 credits per course, minimum 9 credits total)
- Or classes of your choosing with approved Plan of Study
- One (1) Capstone course, SUE 9030, (3 credits per course, 3 credits total)
Thesis Option:
- Three (3) core courses in Sustainable Engineering (3 credits per course, 9 credits total)
- Two (2) elective core courses (3 credits per course, 6 credits total)
- Three (3) concentration courses (3 credits per course, 9 credits total)
- Or classes of your choosing with approved Plan of Study
- Two (2) thesis courses (3 credits per course, 6 credits total): SUSE 9024 Thesis I and SUSE 9025 Thesis II.
- The thesis option requires a presentation of work at a conference or at Villanova. Thesis requires research advisor and program director approval.
Core Courses
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Credits
Sub-Total Credits
9
Class Schedule
Total Credits
30