MSCE degrees in Construction, Energy, and Sustainable Infrastructure (CESI) specialties emphasize the construction industry (both vertical and heavy) as well as planning, designing and constructing energy-related infrastructure and/or sustainable infrastructure.
Next start date
Autumn 2026
Priority deadline
December 15, 2025
Admissions
Autumn quarter only
FORMAT
On-campus / Online
DURATION
~18 months to 2 years full time
TOTAL CREDITS
42
Estimated tuition cost
- Online track:
- Construction Engineering: $775 per credit (2025-2026)
- Energy Infrastructure: $754 per credit (2025-2026)
- Professional Master’s Program (PMP) track:
- $754 per credit (2025-2026)
- Research track:
- Students on the research track receive full tuition as part of their financial award.
Online options
Construction Engineering Online Master’s Program
3 years part time
This program gives you the management skills and technical abilities required to lead major infrastructure projects.
Energy Infrastructure and Management Online Master’s Program
3 years part time
This program gives you the comprehensive knowledge needed to plan, design, construct and manage energy infrastructure projects.
Curriculum
Construction, Energy and Sustainable Infrastructure curriculum address pressing needs of society related to some of the biggest infrastructure challenges.
Faculty and research
Research track students work with faculty on cutting-edge transportation and energy infrastructure challenges. Focus areas include sustainable roads, power generation, energy-efficient buildings, social sustainability, engineering in developing communities and construction engineering. The CESI Group also emphasizes sustainable community research, including recent projects addressing infrastructure needs in refugee settlements.
Explore CESI researchCareer opportunities
Graduates with MSCE degrees in CESI specialties enjoy careers in the construction industry (both vertical and heavy) as well as planning, designing and constructing energy-related infrastructure and/or sustainable infrastructure.