CEAE Professional Master's Program
The Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering at CU Boulder offers professional master's degree programs that prepare engineers for leadership in shaping the built environment and advancing critical infrastructure systems. Ranked among the top 10 public graduate engineering programs by U.S. News & World Report, the department provides education that maximizes theoretical and applied learning and industry collaboration.
Our professional master’s programs offer advanced, career-focused training in key fields:
Civil Engineering: Structural engineering, transportation systems, construction management, geotechnical engineering and infrastructure resilience.
Architectural Engineering: Building energy systems, lighting and daylighting, indoor environmental quality and smart building technologies.
These programs empower graduates to tackle real-world challenges and drive innovation in their fields. Whether your focus is on modernizing infrastructure, improving urban sustainability or designing smarter, more efficient buildings, CU Boulder equips you with the expertise, tools, and industry connections to advance your career.
Explore the possibilities and join a community of innovators shaping the future of civil and architectural engineering. Apply today to build your legacy.
Architectural Engineering — Professional Master's
Architectural Engineering - Includes building energy, data science, building decarbonization, lighting & daylighting, indoor environmental quality, structural engineering and construction engineering & management subplans.
Civil Engineering — Professional Master's
- Civil Engineering –&²Ô²ú²õ±è;Dual Track option for students interested in combined graduate training in more than one single area in structures, construction, geotechnical, water resources or Water Engineering & Management for broader career scope and choices.
- Global Resilience & Sustainability Engineering - Offered by the Mortenson Center in Global Engineering & Resilience for those looking to gain a breadth of knowledge in global climate change, hazard-resilient infrastructure, global health, environmental & development babyÖ±²¥apps, impact evaluation and more.
- Water Engineering & Management - Ideal for those employed by consulting engineering, utilities, government or regulatory agencies looking to augment their skills in leadership, communication, finances and governance within the water profession. The WE&M program is available in fully remote, hybrid and on-campus formats.
FAQs
A Professional Master's Program degree offers professionals new opportunities for career advancement and equips them with a broader skill set, enabling them to handle more responsibilities in their professions. This often leads to substantial increases in responsibilities and salary. Additionally, working professionals frequently benefit from financial support from their employers, with many companies covering a large portion of their employees’ master's degree expenses.
Costs vary depending on whether you are a babyÖ±²¥app resident and how many credits you take each semester. Visit this page for up-to-date information on tuition and fees.
Be sure to check with your employer to see if they offer a program that covers all or part of your tuition.
Fall Admission Deadline
Feb. 1: MS students—international and domestic New extended deadline!
Spring Admission Deadline
Oct. 1.
Applications close at 11:59 p.m. EST for both dates.
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