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Located 15 miles north of Atlanta, Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology at Kennesaw State University (KSU).  Ranked among the best in quality and affordability, SPCEET offers PhD programs in Interdisciplinary Engineering and Master’s programs in Civil Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Intelligent Robotic Systems, Mechanical Engineering and Systems Engineering.
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Graduate Programs

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  • Innovation and advancement create new, complex problems that require interdisciplinary guided solutions. Today’s industries seek engineers with graduate-level education that emphasizes the full knowledge of engineering abilities paired with evolving, interdisciplinary tactics. This doctoral program in Interdisciplinary Engineering at Kennesaw State is explicitly designed to meet these needs.

    Compared to traditional engineering Ph.D. programs, the Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Engineering will challenge you to work across multiple engineering disciplines as you expand your experience past the undergraduate level. You will gain well-rounded research proficiency in a specific subject area and secondary expertise in technological innovation.

    If you want to advance your engineer career to become an industry-leading candidate, the Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Engineering program offers the education and diversity you need to excel in today’s competitive job market.

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  • With the Kennesaw State University Online Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering, you will gain expertise in a representative list of topics that will provide you the skills needed to succeed in today's civil engineering world. Program courses cover a variety of civil engineering disciplines, including structural geotechnical, water resources, environmental, and transportation. You’ll also have the flexibility of an online degree that is designed for experienced professionals where you’ll be able to balance your full-time job with your studies. The program is also available in a hybrid format allowing participants to take courses on campus and engage in various research projects. Students have an opportunity to earn this advanced degree by either thesis or coursework-only options

    The courses in this online civil engineering masters program will provide you with the necessary knowledge and skills to:

    • Prepare for the Professional Engineering Exam 
    • Learn materials and analysis methods
    • Obtain the master’s degree employers demand
    • Earn a higher salary
    • propel your career to management-level
    • teach at the college level

    As a graduate civil engineering student, you will learn to train others in technical content as well as to develop effectiveness in the areas of communication, fiscal management, and project control. The program curriculum is designed to help you become a leader in civil engineering who can capably handle high-level technical challenges as well as the management of teams for large, complex civil engineering projects.

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  • Applicants to the Master of Science Program with a major in Electrical and Computer Engineering must have the following qualifications to be eligible for this program:

    • An undergraduate degree in engineering, engineering technology, computer science, physical science, or other technically oriented major from an accredited college or university. Interested students from other disciplines may be admitted to the program, but may be required to complete additional courses.
    • A minimum undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 (on the 4.0 scale) or its equivalent. Applicants with a GPA of 2.75 or better may be considered with strong work experience and letters of reference.
    • Official GRE scores meeting the current admission profile: 150 (450 on old scale) Verbal and 148 (600 on old scale) Quantitative. Applicants with lower scores may be accepted provisionally requiring additional preparatory course work.

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  • Kennesaw State’s online Master of Science in Engineering Management equips engineering professionals with leadership and business skills to excel in technical industries around the world. A unique alternative to an MBA, this 30-credit program blends engineering expertise with essential business principles like project management, quality systems, and leadership. Designed for flexibility, it can be completed in as little as one year, preparing graduates to address complex industry challenges and advance into management roles.

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  • The M.S. in Intelligent Robotic Systems at Kennesaw State University prepares you for a rapidly developing field of interdisciplinary engineering by teaching theory and techniques from Intelligent Systems and Robotics. You’ll learn to design innovative machines with self-autonomy in this robotics degree that can be completed either in person or 100% online.

    This program teaches you industry-leading topics such as control of autonomous robotic arms, simulations, the Robot Operating System (ROS), machine learning, and computer vision. By focusing on robotic systems integration, this degree meets the educational and operational needs of the next generation of Intelligent Robotic Systems Engineers.

    The focus of this program is on systems by emphasizing a broader approach to the integration of Robotics with Intelligent Systems rather than a specific concentration in one discipline. This systems-level focus allows all graduated STEM students to apply to the program without having a Robotics or Intelligent Systems background.

    By keeping up to date with the latest technological advancements in the field of robotics, you’ll gain access to top job opportunities in multiple engineering careers. With the M.S. in Intelligent Robotic Systems degree, you will take courses that expand your knowledge past the classic robotics paradigm of sense-think-act to include communication. You’ll work to provide innovative solutions for modern-day engineering fields.

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  • The Master’s of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSME) is designed to meet the needs of both part-time working professionals and full-time students seeking to pursue advanced studies in mechanical engineering. The MSME can help advance careers or meet increasing professional licensure requirements.

    The hybrid (classroom or online) program consists of advanced general mechanical engineering courses and graduate-level electives that increase knowledge, skills and competency in their fields your chosen field of mechanical engineering. This 30-credit hour program involves four (4) required courses that include engineering mathematics, solid mechanics, thermodynamics, and dynamics and vibrations.

    Six (6) elective courses are required provide specialized knowledge in areas such as fluid mechanics, heat transfer, composite materials and nanoscale modeling.

    With a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering, graduates can apply their your new knowledge in a variety of industries including aerospace, automotive, biomedical, energy, manufacturing, robotics, and thermal systems. Due to advancements in technology, companies are increasingly seeking advanced knowledge from their workforce. This program intends to provide that knowledge, with a reasonable balance among work, school and life.

    This program is available both online and on campus.


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  • The Systems Engineering graduate program provides an opportunity for working professionals to acquire advanced systems engineering skills through part-time or full-time study. This 30 credit hour engineering program serves to educate professionals to solve industry challenges of the 21st century. These professionals will develop the fundamental systems engineering knowledge to assess program risks, understand requirements, and develop solutions to meet the complex needs of business and technology.

    Systems Engineering program classes are offered in 15 week or 7 week semesters completely online. Instructors use a variety of state-of-the-art instructional tools that allow students to pursue the Systems Engineering degree from anywhere they can access the Internet.

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  • As an Engineer, you will face evolving, complex problems that require interdisciplinary approaches. Industries today are particularly interested in interdisciplinary engineering Ph.D. programs that emphasize both the full knowledge of engineering and specialized skillsets in a particular field. The Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Engineering at KSU is a unique doctoral program designed to meet these growing needs. 

    By becoming one of our doctoral students, you will take part in an exciting interdisciplinary graduate program that encourages intellectual depth within your area of study. We also provide flexibility to allow for a range of learning across traditional engineering disciplines. Compared with traditional doctoral engineering programs which keep you focused on one engineering discipline, Kennesaw State’s Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Engineering program will extend your knowledge base outside your core undergraduate degree expertise to provide the training you need for a successful career in industry, academia, government, and entrepreneurship.

    When you graduate from this doctoral program, you will have a well-defined research proficiency in a subject area and a broad-based knowledge in technological innovation.


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    1. Complete the Graduate Admissions Update Form.
    2. Notify the ISSSO by submitting the "Defer I-20" e-form in iStart under the Admissions tab.