Public Works Engineering and Administration
The Department of Civil, Construction, and Environment Engineering at North Carolina State University offers graduate programs leading to advanced civil engineering degrees with specialization in Public Works Engineering and Administration. Three graduate degrees are offered: Master of Civil Engineering (M.C.E.), Master of Science (M.S.), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.).
Areas of emphasis include engineering and management of constructed facilities, transportation systems and pavements, water resources, and environmental engineering. Faculty from these areas provide courses, advising and research guidance to students pursuing the public works specialty. Since students with interests in Public Works often have primary interests in one or more of these areas, the students Plan of Graduate Work is tailored to these needs and interests.
About one-third of the required credits in the Plan of Graduate Work can come from supporting programs. For the Publics Works Engineering and Administration specialty, courses may be considered from programs such as Public Administration, Business, Economics, GIS, Statistics, and Urban Planning as examples.
Program Information
- Related Areas
- Construction Engineering and Management
- Environmental Engineering / Water Resources and Coastal Management
- Transportation Systems and Pavement Materials
- Academic Programs
- Graduate Degree Programs
- Graduate Courses (500-800 level courses)
Financial Support
Fellowships, traineeships, teaching assistantships, and research assistantships are available for highly qualified students. Tuition and health insurance are paid for students who are awarded quarter-time or greater teaching or research assistantships. Outstanding applicants may also be considered for a Dean's fellowship, which adds a supplement to an assistantship. Applicants wishing to be considered for financial support should submit their application well in advance of the normal application deadlines.
Contact Information
Vernon C. Matzen (matzen@ncsu.edu)
Associate Head for Graduate Programs, Department of Civil Engineering
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