Master of Science in Civil Engineering

The mission of the School of Engineering at USEK is to provide an inspiring and supportive environment for high-quality and effective education, develop students’ creative and critical thinking, and graduate lifelong leaders capable of addressing emerging problems in light of the changes and new challenges in engineering careers. We seek to nurture in our students a drive for entrepreneurship and leadership and a commitment to ethical and professional standards, always fostering their humanity so they may work for a better world while focusing on the needs of Lebanon.

Mission

The Master of Science in Civil Engineering program aims to prepare students for advanced study and research in civil engineering. The main goal of the program is to offer civil engineers a solid background of research fundamentals that helps them to serve their society through research, education or other advanced activities.

Specialization Courses – Geotechnics – Approved electives

• CVE623 Geographic Information Systems
• CVE626 Geotechnics of Roads
• CVE621 Hydrogeology
• CVE622 Rock Mechanics
• CVE625 Slope Stability, Excavation, and Shoring
• CVE624 Soil Dynamics
• CVE620 Underground Structures

Specialization Courses – Geotechnics – Mandatory Courses

• GEN550 Finite Element Method
• CVE601 Management and Site Organization
• CVE600 Seismic Design

Specialization Courses – Hydraulics – Approved electives

• CVE630 Hydraulic Structures
• CVE621 Hydrogeology
• CVE633 Irrigation Network
• CVE632 Management and Economy of Water
• CVE605 Special Structures
• CVE634 Urban Hydraulics
• CVE631 Waste Water Treatment

Specialization Courses – Hydraulics – Mandatory Courses

• GEN550 Finite Element Method
• CVE601 Management and Site Organization
• CVE600 Seismic Design

Specialization Courses – Public Work – Approved electives

• CVE603 Bridges
• CVE607 Highway and Road Design
• CVE608 Highway Construction
• CVE606 Offshore Structures
• CVE604 Pavement Analysis, Design, and Maintenance
• CVE605 Special Structures
• CVE602 Urban planning

Specialization Courses – Public Work – Mandatory Courses

• GEN550 Finite Element Method
• CVE601 Management and Site Organization
• CVE600 Seismic Design

Specialization Courses – Structures and Buildings – Approved electives

• CVE611 Advanced Structural Analysis
• CVE617 Building project
• CVE615 Finishing
• CVE616 Maintenance, Rehabilitation, and Retrofitting of Buildings
• CVE614 MEP Systems
• CVE610 Prestressed Concrete
• CVE613 Steel and Mixed Structures
• CVE612 Sustainable Construction

Specialization Courses – Structures and Buildings – Mandatory Courses

• GEN550 Finite Element Method
• CVE601 Management and Site Organization
• CVE600 Seismic Design

Specialization Courses – Transportation

• CVE607 Highway and Road Design
• CVE608 Highway Construction
• CVE643 Highway Safety
• CVE604 Pavement Analysis, Design, and Maintenance
• CVE641 Statistical Methods for Transportation Data Analysis
• CVE642 Traffic Management Systems
• CVE640 Transportation Systems and Traffic Analysis
• CVE602 Urban Planning

Common Core

• GEN516 Scientific English

Capstone

• CVE691 Thesis I
• CVE692 Thesis II

Program Educational Objectives

1. Expand students’ knowledge and skills in civil engineering.
2. Prepare students to succeed in a doctoral program in civil engineering or related fields.

Program Outcomes

1. Ability to apply advanced-level knowledge and skills in civil engineering and related engineering areas.
2. Ability to ethically conduct applied research and engineering design with professional written and oral communication skills.