Engineering (M.S.)

Students develop multidisciplinary engineering skills with academic depth and industry driven application focus.

The graduate program at the Ingram School of Engineering (ISoE) provides students with the necessary knowledge, skills, and practical experience to excel in the industry.

Our program emphasizes research and professional development, providing students with opportunities to engage in cutting-edge research projects, get certifications and attend training sessions that keep them at the forefront of their field.

ISoE has active Industrial Advisory Boards consisting of alums and representatives from the local industry, ensuring that our curriculum remains relevant, accredited, and meets the demands of the industry.

Course Work

The engineering program provides a practical, industry-driven focus with two options:

• Thesis: Focused on an academic research topic
• Project: Directed research application, industry-driven project

Both options require a minimum of 31 credit hours with engineering and general courses, multidisciplinary electives, a seminar, and at least six hours of thesis/ project. The estimated time to complete the degree is 2-2.5 years.

The Project option is only available to admitted students after approval by the program's graduate advisor. When applying, you will be required to select the Thesis option but may change into the Project option after consultation with the graduate advisor

Program Details

Our engineering program is designed to produce highly qualified graduates with multidisciplinary theoretical and practical skills necessary to perform effectively in all professional contexts.

Program Mission

The mission of the Ingram School of Engineering is:

• To provide students with an exceptional education in various disciplines of engineering,
• To establish, through dedicated faculty, a nationally recognized research program, preparing interested students to achieve excellence in graduate studies and research, and
• To serve the State of Texas and the nation by creating highly skilled, diverse, and motivated professionals capable of technological innovation and dedicated to the improvement of society.

Career Options

Program graduates can embark on careers in industrial, service, and government organizations or continue to doctoral studies for academic and research careers. Our graduates work in a variety of career paths with distinguished alumni in:

• Amazon
• AMD
• Intel
• Lockheed Martin
• NXP Semiconductors
• Raytheon Technologies
• Samsung
• Tesla

Program Faculty

Our world-class faculty supervise graduate thesis and projects based on their cutting-edge research. Students of the program have access to a great portfolio of state-of-the-art equipment, instruments, and labs. The areas of impact are highly multidisciplinary, including:

• Sustainable/ renewable energy
• Next generation materials
• Industry 4.0, Digital Twins, and smart manufacturing
• Machine learning & loT technology
• Quality healthcare delivery
• Technology-enhanced infrastructure
• Smart Cities initiative including smart grids & mobility innovation