MASTER OF SCIENCE

Architectural Engineering

PROGRAM OUTCOMES
The MSOE Master of Science in
Design engineered systems
Architectural Engineering is designed
to develop competencies in a broad
for modern buildings
range of topics. You will:
• Perform advanced analysis of complex
MSOE’s Master of Science in Architectural Engineering
building systems or processes, related to (MSAE) allows specialization in either the analysis
your specialty, to determine performance
and/or design requirements. and design of building structural systems or building
• Use advanced design techniques mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems (MEP).
to design complex building systems, Both specialization areas culminate in the student
related to your specialty, made of many
components in accordance with current completing a research paper or project that allows
building codes, regulations, and/or the student to delve deeply into a technical area of
specifications under realistic constraints
such as standards of practice, costs, greatest interest and relevance. Students currently
and sustainability.
working in industry can choose to tailor course work
• Independently complete an architectural
engineering project, related to your and a research topic which relates to their professional
specialty, addressing the complex areas of responsibility.
requirements of modern buildings and
effectively communicate aspects of the
work in writing and orally. FEATURES AND BENEFITS
MSAE courses focus on advanced topics on the analysis and design of building
systems. For either specialty the student has two options to conclude the
program—the Capstone Report Track or the Capstone Project Track. The
Capstone Report Track focuses on course work and concludes with a one
quarter, three-credit literature review project. The Capstone Project Track has
a larger focus on research and concludes with a three-quarter, nine-credit
research project. It’s a flexible program, with courses offered evenings with the
option of a two-, three- or five-year program.
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Architectural Engineering
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING CURRICULUM
MSAE REQUIRED COURSES
Option 1:
AE 8900 Graduate Capstone Project I 3 credits
AE 8910 Graduate Capstone Project II 3 credits
AE 8920 Graduate Capstone Project III 3 credits
Option 2:
AE 8000 Graduate Capstone Report 3 credits
Graduate Technical Elective 3 credits
Graduate Free Elective 3 credits
Total: 9 credits
MSAE STRUCTURAL SPECIALIZATION
AE 5210 Matrix Structural Analysis 3 credits
AE 5220 AISC Steel Design 3 credits
AE 5230 Reinforced Concrete 3 credits
AE 6210 Applied Finite Elements 3 credits
AE 6212 Structural Dynamics 3 credits
Graduate Technical Electives 15 credits
Graduate Free Electives 6 credits
Total: 36 credits
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
MSAE MEP SPECIALIZATION
Applicants are required to submit
AE 5402 Building Mechanical Design or:
the following:
AE 5404 Building Electrical Design 3 credits
• A bachelor’s degree in architectural
AE 5450 Adv. Building Control Systems 3 credits
engineering or closely related area
from an ABET-accredited program. AE 5520 Adv. Plumbing Design or:
AE 6632 Wireless Communications 3 credits
• Test scores from the GRE if an
applicant’s undergraduate degree is AE 6412 Building Energy Simulation or:
not from an ABET-accredited program AE 5630 Advanced Illumination Design 3 credits
or if applicant’s undergraduate GPA is AE 5460 Commissioning 3 credits
less than 3.00 on 4.00 scale. AE 5800 Research and Writing 3 credits
• Two letters of recommendation. AE 6461 Life Cycle Assessment of Building and Infrastructure Systems 3 credits
Graduate Technical Electives 9 credits
• International students will be required
Graduate Free Electives 6 credits
to submit additional documentation.
Total: 36 credits
MSAE Program Total: 45 credits

CONTACT
Learn more about our program
and the MSOE Master of
Science in Architectural
Engineering application
process at (800) 321-6763
or grad@msoe.edu or visit
msoe.edu/graduate-degrees. NOTES:
The courses above are listed in numerical order, not chronological order. Meet with a program advisor to plan your
academic track.
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