Degree Programs

Virginia Engineering Online offers the following Master of Engineering degrees:

Common questions for the Chemical Engineering VEO degree program

ChE VEO Advisor – Gary Koenig
(434) 982-2714 - gmk3k@virginia.edu
ChE Graduate Coordinator – Jennifer Lamb
(434) 924-3925 – jj8f@virginia.edu

This graduate program in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Virginia seeks to provide cutting-edge training in chemical engineering core and research areas including biotechnology, catalysis, electrochemistry, energy and the environment, polymers, and separations. This program prepares students for advanced work in industrial and government positions. A program of studies leading to the Master of Engineering (M.E.) degree usually consists of five “core” courses:

ChE 6615 – Advanced Thermodynamics
ChE 6618 – Chemical Reaction Engineering
ChE 6625 – Transport Processes
ChE 6630 – Mass Transfer
ChE 6665 – Techniques for Chemical Engineering Analysis and Design

Elective courses offered include ChE 6442, Applied Surface Chemistry; ChE 6449, Polymer Engineering; ChE 6448, Bioseparations Engineering; and ChE 6447, Biochemical Engineering. The Virginia Engineering Online distance learning courses are offered live in Charlottesville and recorded for alter or simultaneous viewing. All courses are taught by the regular faculty in Charlottesville.

The Masters degree requires 30 hours of course work (15 hours of ChE core courses and 15 hours of electives). For electives, courses may be from ChE VEO offerings or may be in related areas from other UVA disciplines or transferred from other universities. Such courses could be in the areas of mathematics, chemistry, materials science, mechanical engineering, nuclear engineering, and systems engineering. Distance learning courses may be taken for degree credit, or non-degree continuing education (see FAQs).

More information on the courses listed above, and others offered by the department, can be found at the Chemical Engineering portion of the UVA Course Catalog.

Assessment Forms – Three assessment forms are required for all Master of Engineering students. Links to each form can be found under 'Graduate Assessments' on our page here. Forms should be completed by a faculty member in the ChE department and submitted to the ChE graduate coordinator.

Long Range Course Planning

ChE plans to offer the following courses in future terms:
Spring 2024 - ChE 6618 Chemical Reaction Engineering
Spring 2024 - ChE 6442 Applied Surface Chemistry
Fall 2024 - ChE 6615 Advanced Thermodynamics
Fall 2024 - ChE 6625 Transport Processes
Fall 2024 - ChE 6450 Energy Science and Technologies
Spring 2025 - ChE 6630 Mass Transfer
Spring 2025 - ChE 6447 Biochemical Engineering
Fall 2025 - ChE 6448 Bioseparations
Fall 2025 - ChE 6665 Techniques for Chemical Engineering Analysis
Spring 2026 - ChE 6618 Chemical Reaction Engineering
Spring 2026 - ChE 6442 Applied Surface Chemistry
Fall 2026 - ChE 6450 Energy Science and Technologies
Fall 2026 - ChE 6615 Advanced Thermodynamics
Fall 2026 - ChE 6625 Transport Processes

Previously offered online courses:

Fall 2023 - ChE 6448 Bioseparations
Fall 2023 - ChE 6450 Energy Science & Technologies
Fall 2023 - ChE 6615 Advanced Thermodynamics
Fall 2023 - ChE 6665 Techniques for Chemical Engineering Analysis
Spring 2023 - ChE 6618 Chemical Reaction Engineering
Spring 2023 - ChE 6630 Mass Transfer
Spring 2023 - ChE 6445 Fund Process Safety
Spring 2023 - ChE 6447 Biochemical Engineering
Fall 2022 - ChE 6450 Energy Science and Technologies
Fall 2022 - ChE 6615 Advanced Thermodynamics
Fall 2022 - ChE 6625 Transport Processes
Spring 2022 - ChE 5561: Fundamentals of Process Safety
Spring 2022 - ChE 6442: Applied Surface Chemistry
Spring 2022 - ChE 6618: Chemical Reaction Engineering
Spring 2022 - ChE 6630: Mass Transfer
Fall 2021 - ChE 6450: Energy Science & Technologies
Fall 2021 - ChE 6615: Advanced Thermodynamics
Fall 2021 - ChE 6665: Tech for Chem Engr Analysis & Design
Spring 2021 - all graduate level ChE courses were available online
Fall 2020 - all graduate level ChE courses were available online
Spring 2020 – ChE 6442: Applied Surface Chemistry
Spring 2020 - ChE 6630: Mass Transfer
Fall 2019 - ChE 5561: Crystallization Processes in ChE
Fall 2019 – ChE 6625: Transport Processes
Spring 2019 – ChE 6618: Chemical Reaction Engineering
Fall 2018 – ChE 6665: Techniques for Chemical Eng Analysis & Design
Spring 2018 -ChE 6630: Mass Transfer
Fall 2017 – ChE 6615: Advanced Thermodynamics
Spring 2017 – ChE 6447: Biochemical Engineering
Fall 2016 – ChE 6448: Bioseparations
Spring 2016 – ChE 6625: Transport Processes
Fall 2015 – ChE 6442: Applied Surface Chemistry
Spring 2015 – ChE 6618: Chemical Reaction Engineering
Fall 2014 – ChE 6615: Advanced Thermodynamics
Spring 2014 – ChE 6630: Mass Transfer
Fall 2013 – ChE 6625: Transport Processes
Spring 2013 – ChE 6448: Bioseparations
Fall 2012 – ChE 6665: Techniques for Chemical Eng Analysis & Design
Spring 2012 – ChE 6447: Biochemical Engineering
Fall 2011 – ChE 6442: Applied Surface Chemistry

The information contained on this website is for informational purposes only. The Graduate Record represents the official repository for academic graduate program requirements. This publication may be found at www.virginia.edu/registrar/catalog/grad.html.

CE VEO Advisor – José Gomez
(434) 982-2764 – jpg4k@virginia.edu
CE Graduate Coordinators -
Paul Miller - (434) 924-6379 - pdm5a@virginia.edu
Michelle Busby - (434) 234-2376 - mdb7bb@virginia.edu

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering takes a collaborative, whole-system approach to modern challenges. The Civil Engineering ME Program offers four concentration areas (“tracks”) aligning with traditional sub-specialties of the civil engineering profession: environmental and water resources engineering, structural engineering, transportation engineering, and infrastructures systems engineering. The Master of Engineering (ME) degree offers excellent preparation for a career as a practicing Civil Engineer.

Admissions - General requirements for admission into the Virginia Engineering Online (VEO) Program leading to a ME degree in Civil Engineering from UVA are those of the School of Engineering and Applied Science.

Degree Requirements – Students are required to take 30 credits of graded graduate coursework towards the ME degree. A minimum of 15 credits must be taken in courses taught by instructors of University of Virginia Systems Engineering graduate online courses. The remaining 15 credits can be completed through courses taught by University of Virginia Engineering School faculty or may be transferred from other institutions. Students should be in regular communication with their advisor to discuss their course plans and degree progress. Students are expected to refer to their SIS Academic Requirements report regularly for official degree progress verification and details on remaining coursework required for the degree.

Plan of Study – Students beginning study in a given year should consult with the CE VEO Advisor to determine which of the four tracks they should select as their plan of study. Each track includes several flexible technical electives, which allow students to work with the CE VEO Advisor to tailor the curriculum to their own interests by determining an approved set of courses they should take. Course descriptions can be found in the Civil Engineering section of the UVA Graduate Record Course Descriptions. Courses are also available from the online master’s degree programs at Virginia Tech, Old Dominion, VCU, and GMU.

Learn about the tracks to choose from here: Civil Engineering Professional Masters Degree. For each track, students complete 30 credits of graded graduate coursework.

Assessment Forms – Three assessment forms are required for all Master of Engineering students. Links to each form can be found under 'Graduate Assessments' on our page here. Forms should be completed by a faculty member in the CE department and submitted to the appropriate CE graduate coordinator.

Upcoming online courses from CE:

TBD

Previously offered online courses:

Fall 2023 - CE 5020: Geographic Information Systems
Fall 2023 - CE 5340: Advanced Structures
Fall 2023 - CE 5400: Traffic Operations
Fall 2023 - CE 5500: Special Topics: Engineering Design & Practice I
Fall 2023 - CE 6030: Green Engineering
Fall 2023 - CE 6230: Hydrology
Fall 2023 - CE 6490: Trans Data Analysis & Modeling
Fall 2023 - CE 6500: Special Topics: Land Development Engineering
Fall 2023 - CE 6500: Special Topics: Adv Reinforced Concrete Design
Fall 2023 - CE 6775: Theory of Structural Stability
Spring 2023 - CE 5035: Construction Estimating & Bidding
Spring 2023 - CE 5300: Advanced Metals
Spring 2023 - CE 5410: Transportation Planning
Spring 2023 - CE 5400: Engineering Design & Prac II
Spring 2023 - CE 5700: Foundations Engineering
Spring 2023 - CE 6015: Project Management
Spring 2023 - CE 6230: Hydrology
Spring 2023 - CE 6260: Microbiology & Bio-Treatment
Spring 2023 - CE 6280: Stochastic Hydrology
Spring 2023 - CE 6500: Special Topics Intro to Bridge Design
Spring 2023 - CE 6500: Special Topics Dynamical Systems
Fall 2022 - CE 5020: Geographic Information Systems
Fall 2022 - CE 5340: Advanced Structures
Fall 2022 - CE 5400: Traffic Operations
Fall 2022 - CE 5500: Engineering Design & Practice I
Fall 2022 - CE 6030: Green Engineering
Fall 2022 - CE 6035: Leadership and Negotiation
Fall 2022 - CE 6470: Transport Economics & Finance
Fall 2022 - CE 6500: Adv Reinforced Concrete Design
Fall 2022 - CE 6500: Land Development Engineering
Fall 2022 - CE 6710: Adv Mech of Materials
Fall 2022 - CE 6775: Theory of Structural Stability
Summer 2022 - CE 5500: Construction Scheduling
Summer 2022 - CE 5500: Engineering Complex Systems
Summer 2022 - CE 5500: Engineering Design & Practice I
Summer 2022 - CE 5500: Intro to Struct Cntrl & Montrg
Summer 2022 - CE 6775: Theory of Structural Stability
Spring 2022 - CE 5035: Construction Estimating & Bidding
Spring 2022 - CE 5300: Advanced Metals
Spring 2022 - CE 5310: Prestressed Concrete Design
Spring 2022 - CE 5410: Transportation Planning
Spring 2022 - CE 6015: Project Management
Spring 2022 - CE 6230: Hydrology
Spring 2022 - CE 6260: Microbiology & Bio-Treatment
Spring 2022 - CE 6370: Dynamics of Structures
Spring 2022 - CE 6450: Transportation Safety
Fall 2021 - CE 5020: Geographic Information Systems
Fall 2021 - CE 5320: Adv Reinforced Concrete Design
Fall 2021 - CE 5340: Advanced Structures
Fall 2021 - CE 5400: Traffic Operations
Fall 2021 - CE 6035: Leadership and Negotiations
Fall 2021 - CE 6470: Transport Economics & Finance
Fall 2021 - CE 6500: Stormwater Management
Fall 2021 - CE 6500: Construction Practice
Fall 2021 - CE 6555: Open Channel Flow
Fall 2021 - CE 6710: Adv Mechanics of Materials
Summer 2021 - CE 5500: Forensice Structural Engineering
Summer 2021 - CE 5500: Construction Scheduling and Control
Spring 2021 - all graduate level CE courses were available online
Fall 2020 - all graduate level CE courses were available online
Spring 2020 - CE 5300: Advanced Design of Metal Structures
Spring 2020 - CE 5310: Prestressed Concrete Design
Spring 2020 - CE 5410: Intro to Transportation Planning
Spring 2020 - CE 5500: Construction Estimating
Spring 2020 - CE 6260: Environmental Microbiology and Biological Waste Treatment
Spring 2020 - CE 6450: Transportation Safety Engineering
Fall 2019 - CE 5000: gmt Large-Scale Constuvtion Projects
Fall 2019 - CE 5020: Intro to GIS
Fall 2019 - CE 5320: Adv Reinforced Concrete Design
Fall 2019 - CE 5340: Adv Topics in Structural Engineering
Fall 2019 - CE 5400: Traffic Operations
Fall 2019 - CE 6030: Green Eng & Sustainability
Fall 2019 - CE 6470: Transport Economics & Finance
Fall 2019 - CE 6500: Remote Sensing for Enviro Engineers
Summer 2019 - CE 5500: Building Information Modeling
Summer 2019 - CE 6440: Advanced Transportation Systems
Spring 2019 - CE 5230: Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design
Spring 2019 - CE 5500: Building Information Modeling
Fall 2018 – CE 5020: Introduction to GIS
Fall 2018 – CE 5300: Metal Structures II
Fall 2018 – CE 6250: Environmental Systems Modeling & Management
Summer 2018 – CE 6030: Green Engineering and Sustainability
Summer 2018 – CE 6440: Intelligent Transportation Systems
Spring 2018 – CE 5000: Management Large-Scale Construction Projects
Fall 2017 – CE 6470: Transport Economics and Finance
Summer 2017 – CE 6030: Green Engineering and Sustainability
Summer 2017 – CE 6440: Intelligent Transportation Systems
Spring 2017 – CE 5500: Special Topics: Foundation Engineering
Fall 2016 – CE 5400: Traffic Operations
Spring 2016 – CE 6410: Introduction to Transportation Planning
Fall 2015 – CE 5320: Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design
Spring 2015 – CE 6010: Computational Methods in Civil Engineering
Fall 2014 – CE 6330: Introduction to Finite Element Methods
Spring 2014 – CE 6450: Transportation Safety Engineering
Fall 2013 – CE 6250: Environmental Systems Modeling and Management
Spring 2013 – CE 6450: Transportation Safety Engineering
Fall 2012 – CE 6400: Traffic Operations
Spring 2012 – CE 6010: Computational Methods in Civil Engineering
Fall 2011 – CE 6040: Infrastructure Management

ECE VEO Advisor – Zongli Lin
(434) 924-8818 – zl5y@virginia.edu
ECE Graduate Coordinator – Beth Eastwood-Beatty
(434) 924-6077 – bae3y@virginia.edu

This Master of Engineering degree program allows the student to attain additional knowledge in advanced areas of Electrical Engineering. Students may develop their M.E. program with courses selected from the fields of automatic control, digital systems, pattern recognition and image processing, computer aided design, semiconductor devices, networks, microwave systems, communications and information theory, optics and opto-electronics, and signal processing, as well as from mathematics and other related disciplines.

The ME program is designed for engineers currently in practice who feel the need to become knowledgeable in the latest areas of Electrical and Computer Engineering. The requirement for this degree is the successful completion of 30 semester hours of graduate-level coursework. It may be accomplished in five years or less by taking one or more courses per semester. Applicants for the Master’s degree program must have a baccalaureate degree from a recognized college or university. While this degree is normally in Electrical Engineering, persons with degrees in other fields of engineering, applied science, and physics are encouraged to apply. The minimum fundamental knowledge for those interested in the Electrical Engineering degree includes the content of the following three UVA undergraduate courses: ECE 2630 (ECE Fundamentals I), ECE 2660 (ECE Fundamentals II), and ECE 3750 (ECE Fundamentals III). Each applicant is required to submit scores from their Graduate Record Examination Aptitude Tests, official transcripts and references.

Academic Requirements –

30 credits of graded coursework
- may include 3 – 6 credits of ECE 6995/ECE 7995–Master’s Project
- A minimum of 18 credits must carry ECE designation
- 3 credits of mathematics at, or above, 5000- level are required and may be taken from APMA, MATH, ECE 6711, ECE 7438, MAE 6410and SYS 6005
No more than 9 credits of 5000-level courses are permitted.
No more than 6 credits of 5000-level courses may be in the ECE Dept.

No more than 3 credits of Independent Study (e.g. ECE 6993, ECE 7993) are permitted

More information on the courses listed above and other courses offered by the department can be found in the Electrical Engineering portion of the UVA Course Catalog. Students should be in regular communication with their advisor to discuss their course plans and degree progress. Students are expected to refer to their SIS Academic Requirements report regularly for official degree progress verification and details on the remaining coursework required for the degree.

Articulation Course Requirements – Undergraduate articulation courses may be required of students with other than the traditional ECE background. These will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Assessment Forms – Three assessment forms are required for all Master of Engineering students. Links to each form can be found under 'Graduate Assessments' on our page here. Forms should be completed by a faculty member in the ECE department and submitted to the ECE graduate coordinator.

Long-Range Course Planning –

TBD

Previously offered online courses –

Fall 2023 - ECE 6434: Dependable Computing Systems
Fall 2023 - ECE 6501: Special Topics: Semiconductor Devices
Fall 2023 - ECE 6501: Special Topics: Geometry of Data
Fall 2023 - ECE 6502: Special Topics: Adv Thin-Film Optoelectronics
Spring 2023 - ECE 5260: Microwave Engineering I
Spring 2023 - ECE 6140: Nanoelectronics
Spring 2023 - ECE 6332: VLSI Design
Spring 2023 - ECE 6435: Computer Architecture & Design
Spring 2023 - ECE 6501: Optical Communication Devices
Spring 2023 - ECE 6502: Advanced Digital Design
Spring 2023 - ECE 6502: Network Security and Privacy
Spring 2023 - ECE 6502: Photovoltaics
Spring 2023 - ECE 6711: Probability & Stochastic Proc
Fall 2022 - ECE 6163: Solid State Devices
Fall 2022 - ECE 6501: Dielectrics, Electronic Oxides
Fall 2022 - ECE 6501: IoT Wireless Transceivers
Fall 2022 - ECE 6501: Geometry of Data
Fall 2022 - ECE 6501: Semiconductor Devices
Fall 2022 - ECE 6501: Mach Learning - Image Analysis
Fall 2022 - ECE 6502: Electrons and Phonons
Fall 2022 - ECE 6502: Adv Thin-Film Optoelectronics
Fall 2022 - ECE 6502: Stat Learning & Graph Models
Fall 2022 - ECE 6505: Electrcl & Cmoptr Engr
Fall 2022 - ECE 6642: Optoelectronic Devices
Fall 2022 - ECE 6851: Linear Automatic Cntrl Systems
Fall 2022 - ECE 6852: Linear State Space Control Systems
Spring 2022 - ECE 5260: Microwave Engineering I
Spring 2022 - ECE 6140: Nanoelectronics
Spring 2022 - ECE 6332: VLSI Design
Spring 2022 - ECE 6434: Dependable Computing Systems
Spring 2022 - ECE 6435: Computer Architechture & Design
Spring 2022 - ECE 6501: Optical Quantum Electronics
Spring 2022 - ECE 6501: Optical Communication Devices
Spring 2022 - ECE 6501: Matrix Analysis
Spring 2022 - ECE 6502: Hardware for Modern Computing
Spring 2022 - ECE 6502: Elec, Mag, & Opt Properties of Mtrls
Spring 2022 - ECE 6502: Tensors for Data Science
Spring 2022 - ECE 6502: Network Security and Privacy
Spring 2022 - ECE 6784: Wireless Communication
Spring 2022 - ECE 6850: Intro to Control Systems
Fall 2021 - ECE 5241: Optics and Lasers
Fall 2021 - ECE 6163: Solid State Devices
Fall 2021 - ECE 6501: Machine LEarning - Image Analysis
Fall 2021 - ECE 6501: RF Circuit Design & Wireless Sys
Fall 2021 - ECE 6501: Semiconductor Devices
Fall 2021 - ECE 6501: Convex Optimization
Fall 2021 - ECE 6501: Geometry of Data
Fall 2021 - ECE 6501: Advanced Embedded Systems
Fall 2021 - ECE 6502: Stat Learning & Graph Models
Fall 2021 -ECE 6502: Adv Thin-Film Optoelectronics
Fall 2021 - ECE 6660: Analog Integrated Circuits
Fall 2021 - ECE 6711: Probabililty & Stochastic Proc
Fall 2021 - ECE 6750: Digital Signal Processing
Fall 2021 - ECE 6851: Linear Automatic Control Systems
Fall 2021 - ECE 6852: Linear State Space Control Systems
Fall 2021 - ECE 7501: Physics of Materials
Spring 2021 - all graduate level ECE courses were available online
Fall 2020 - all graduate level ECE courses were available online
Spring 2020 - ECE 6502: Photovoltaics
Spring 2020 - ECE 6502: Digital Control Techniques for Robotic Systems
Spring 2020 - ECE 6850: Intro to Control Systems
Fall 2019 - ECE 6163: Solid State Devices
Fall 2019 - ECE 6501: Photonics I
Fall 2019 - ECE 6713: Communication Systems Eng
Fall 2019 - ECE 6851: Linear Automatic Control Systems
Fall 2019 - ECE 6852: Linear State Space Control Systems
Spring 2019 - ECE 6502: Photovoltaics
Spring 2019 - ECE 6502: Tensors for Data Science
Spring 2019 - ECE 6502: Digital Control Robotic Systems
Fall 2018 – ECE 6163: Solid State Devices
Fall 2018 – ECE 6713: Communication Systems Engineering
Fall 2018 – ECE 6851: Linear Automatic Control Systems
Fall 2018 – ECE 6852: Linear State Space Control Systems
Spring 2018 – ECE 6502: Photovoltaics
Fall 2017 – ECE 6501: Photonics I
Fall 2017 – ECE 6851: Linear Automatic Control Systems
Spring 2017 – ECE 6502: Photovoltaics
Fall 2016 – ECE 6501: Photonics I
Spring 2016 – ECE 5150: Mocroelectronic Integrated Circuit Fabrication
Spring 2016 – ECE 6502: Photovoltaics
Fall 2015 – ECE 6501: Photonics I
Fall 2015 – ECE 6163: Solid State Devices
Spring 2015 – ECE 6502: Photovoltaics
Spring 2015 – ECE 7858: Digital Control Systems
Fall 2014 – ECE 6501: Photonics I
Fall 2014 – ECE 6851: Linear Automatic Control Systems
Spring 2014 – ECE 6502: Photovoltaics
Spring 2014 – ECE 6784: Wireless Communications
Fall 2013 – ECE 6501: Photonics I
Fall 2013 – ECE 6713: Communications Systems Engineering
Spring 2013 – ECE 5260: Microwave Engineering I
Spring 2013 – ECE 6502: Photovoltaics
Fall 2012 – ECE 5750: Digital Signal Processing
Fall 2012 – ECE 6501: Photonics I
Spring 2012 – ECE 6140: Fundamentals of Nanoelectronics
Spring 2012 – ECE 6502: Photovoltaics
Fall 2011 – ECE 6501: Photonics I
Fall 2011 – ECE 6851: Linear Automatic Control Systems

MSE VEO Advisor – Leo Zhigilei
(434) 243-3582 – lz2n@virginia.edu
MSE Graduate Coordinator – Bryana Amador
(434) 982-5465 – ba3vw@virginia.edu

The purpose of this distance learning program is to provide graduate-level instruction in Materials Science and Engineering to industrial personnel throughout the State of Virginia and beyond. Courses may be taken either for credit leading to a Master of Materials Science and Engineering (MMSE) degree or for general information.

Applicants for the MMSE Degree program must have a Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related fields from a recognized college or university. Students may take classes individually or may apply to the MMSE-VEO degree program. Classes taken before being admitted to the degree program may count towards the student’s degree requirements if the student chooses later to pursue a degree and the series of courses meet both the MMSE degree requirements and the approval of the program director. The GRE is optional when applying for this online ME degree. The application process is considered ongoing and will include official transcripts from prior educational institutions and three letters of reference. For more information on the admission requirements and procedures click here.

Degree Requirements

The requirement for the MMSE degree is the successful completion of 30 semester hours of graduate-level coursework (10 courses). It may be accomplished in 3-5 years or less by taking one or more courses per semester. No thesis is required.
The degree must be completed within 7 years. An extension can be granted upon submission of a petition to the Graduate Studies Committee.
Up to 15 hours of transfer credit is accepted from other institutions participating in the online graduate engineering consortium. A transfer form should be submitted for each course taken at other participating universities.
Up to 6 credits of electives may be earned in faculty-supervised independent study or advanced topics courses. Earning these credits usually involved student participation in ongoing research projects at MSE/UVA, and is not common for Virginia Engineering Online students.
The majority of courses (at least 6) should be MSE courses. The inclusion of each non-MSE course into the plan of study should be approved by the faculty advisor.
A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 must be maintained. For more information on the degree requirements, visit the UVA MSE department’s webpages.
More information on courses offered by the department can be found at the Materials Science and Engineering portion of the UVA Graduate Record Course Descriptions.

Assessment Forms – Three assessment forms are required for all Master of Engineering students. Links to each form can be found under 'Graduate Assessments' on our page here. Forms should be completed by a faculty member in the MSE department and submitted to the MSE graduate coordinator.

Academic Requirements

Students should be in regular communication with their advisor to discuss their course plans and degree progress. Students are expected to refer to their SIS Academic Requirements report regularly for official degree progress verification and details on the remaining coursework required for the degree.

A student's plan of study leading to the MMSE degree must include four “core” courses:

Electronic and Crystal Structure of Materials (MSE 6010)
Defects and Microstructure in Materials (MSE 6020)
Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria in Materials (MSE 6230)
Kinetics of Transport and Transformations in Materials (MSE 6240)

The following courses are offered on an irregular basis, once per 5-9 years.

Electrical, Magnetic and Optical Properties of Materials (MSE 6167)
Characterization of Materials (MSE 6120)
Chemical and Electrochemical Properties (MSE 6080)
Deformation and Fracture of Structural Materials (MSE 6320)
Physical Metallurgy of Transition-Element Alloys (MSE 6340)
Physical Metallurgy of Light Alloys (MSE 6350)
Introduction to Atomistic Simulations (MSE 6270)
Transmission Electron Microscopy (MSE 6130)
Scanning Electron Microscopy and Related Techniques (MSE 6160)
Magnetism and Magnetic Materials (MSE 6140)
Thin Film Growth (MSE 6640)
Deformation and Fracture of Materials (MSE 7320)
Phase Transformations (MSE 7340)
Advanced Electrochemistry (MSE 7080)
Physics of Materials (MSE 7140)
Surface Science (MSE 7220)
Diffusional Processes in Materials (MSE 7240)
Nanomaterials (MSE 6310)
Materials Informatics (MSE 6592)
Nanoscience (MSE xxxx)

Recommended sequence of courses: from MSE 6230 to MSE 6240; from MSE 6230 to MSE 7340; from MSE 6080 to MSE 7080; from MSE 6320 to MSE 7320; from MSE 6230 & MSE 6010 to MSE 6020. In cases when it is not possible to take courses in the suggested order, students should contact the instructor for permission and information on the background reading materials that can help to prepare for the course.

Long Range Course Planning

MSE plans to offer the following courses in future terms:

TBD

Previously offered online courses:

Fall 2023 - MSE 6010: Elec & Crystal Structure of Materials
Fall 2023 - MSE 6230: Thermodynamics of Materials
Fall 2023 - MSE 6952: Special Topics: High-Temperature Oxidation
Fall 2023 - MSE 6592: Special Topics: Additive Manufacturing Metals
Fall 2023 - MSE 6592: Special Topics: Adv Thin-Film Optoelectronics
Fall 2023 - MSE 7140: Physics of Materials
Fall 2023 - MSE 7320: Fracture Mechanics Engr Matls
Spring 2023 - MSE 6020: Defects & Microstructure in Materials
Spring 2023 - MSE 6240: Kinetics Solid-State Reactions
Spring 2023 - MSE 6270: Intro to Atomistic Simulations
Spring 2023 - MSE 6320: Deformation & Frac Struc Matls
Spring 2023 - MSE 7220: Surface Science
Fall 2022 - MSE 6010: Elec & Crystal Struc of Matls
Fall 2022 - MSE 6120: Characterization of Materials
Fall 2022 - MSE 6230: Thermodynamics of Materials
Fall 2022 - MSE 6592: Materials Science of Polymers
Fall 2022 - MSE 6592: Semiconductor Devices
Fall 2022 - MSE 6592: Adv Thin-Film Optoelectronics
Fall 2022 - MSE 6592: Dielectrics, Electronic Oxides
Spring 2022 - MSE 6020: Defects & Microstructure in Materials
Spring 2022 - MSE 6080: Chem & Electrochemical Properties
Spring 2022 - MSE 6167: Elec, Mag, & Opt Properties of Materials
Spring 2022 - MSE 6240: Kinetics Solid-State Reactions
Spring 2022 - MSE 6320: Deformation & Fracture Struc Matls
Spring 2022 - MSE 6592: X-Ray Scattering Technique
Fall 2021 - MSE 6010: Electronic and Crystal Structure of Materials
Fall 2021 -MSE 6230: Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria of Materials
Fall 2021 - MSE 6592: Additive Manufacturing of Metallic Systems
Fall 2021 - MSE 6592: Advanced Thin-Film Optoelectronics
Fall 2021 - MSE 6592: Semiconductor Devices: Design & Characterization
Fall 2021 - MSE 6592: Introduction to the Materials Science of Polymers
Fall 2021 - MSE 6592: High Temperature Oxidation
Fall 2021 - MSE 7140: Physics of Materials
Spring 2021 - All graduate level MSE courses were available online
Fall 2020 - All graduate level MSE courses were available online
Spring 2020 - MSE 6080: Chemical and Electrochemical Properties
Spring 2020 - MSE 6130: Transmission Electron Microscopy
Spring 2020 - MSE 6167: Electrical, Magnetic, & Optical Properties of Materials
Spring 2020 - MSE 6592: X-Ray Scattering Techniques in Materials Science
Fall 2019 - MSE 6120: Characterization of Materials
Fall 2019 - MSE 6270: Intro to Atomistic Simulations
Fall 2019 - MSE 6592: Dielectrics, Electronic Oxides
Fall 2019 - MSE 6592: High Temperature Oxidation
Spring 2019 - MSE 6130: Transmission Electron Microscopy
Spring 2019 - MSE 6240: Kinetics of Transport and Transformations in Materials
Spring 2019 - MSE 6592: Materials Informatics
Spring 2019 - MSE 7592: Nanoscience and Technology
Fall 2018 – MSE 6230: Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria of Materials
Fall 2018 – MSE 7220: Surface Science
Spring 2018 – MSE 6270: Introduction to Atomistic Simulations
Spring 2018 – MSE 6350: Physical Metallurgy of Light Alloys
Fall 2017 – MSE 7140: Physics of Materials
Fall 2017 – MSE 6010: Electronic and Crystal Structure of Materials
Spring 2017 – MSE 6020: Defects and Microstructure in Materials
Spring 2017 – MSE 6320: Deformation and Fracture of Structural Materials
Fall 2016 – MSE 6120: Characterization of Materials
Spring 2016 – MSE 6240: Kinetics of Transport and Transformations in Materials
Spring 2016 – MSE 6167: Electrical, Magnetic, and Optical Properties of Materials
Spring 2016 – MSE 6080: Chemical and Electrochemical Properties
Fall 2015 – MSE 6230: Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria of Materials
Fall 2015 – MSE 7080: Advanced Electrochemistry
Spring 2015 – MSE 6020: Defects and Microstructure in Materials
Spring 2015 – MSE 6320: Deformation and Fracture of Structural Materials
Spring 2015 – MSE 7340: Phase Transformations
Fall 2014 – MSE 6010: Electronic and Crystal Structure of Materials
Fall 2014 – MSE 6310: Nanomaterials
Fall 2014 – MSE 7320: Deformation and Fracture of Structural Materials
Spring 2014 – MSE 6060: Structure and Properties of Materials II
Spring 2014 – MSE 6320: Deformation and Fracture of Structural Materials
Fall 2013 – MSE 6050: Structure and Properties of Materials I
Fall 2013 – MSE 7140: Physics of Materials
Spring 2013 – MSE 6167: Electrical, Magnetic, and Optical Properties of Materials
Spring 2013 – MSE 6240: Kinetics of Transport and Transformations in Materials
Fall 2012 – MSE 6230: Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria of Materials
Fall 2012 – MSE 6310: Nanomaterials
Fall 2012 – MSE7340: Phase Transformations

MAE VEO Advisor – Matthew Panzer
(434) 297-8026 - panzer@virginia.edu
MAE Graduate Coordinator – Sydney Witucki
(434) 924-7422 – kek7mv@virginia.edu

Degree Offered – The Virginia Engineering Online distance learning graduate degree offered by the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering is a Master of Engineering (ME) in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. The purpose of the master's degree program is to strengthen and extend undergraduate training and competence. This extension is achieved through coursework for the Master of Engineering degree.

Admission Requirements – Requirements for admission to the MAE Master of Engineering program are the same as those for the School of Engineering and Applied Science. Master of Engineering students are not considered for financial aid.

Course Requirements – Each Master of Engineering student’s Program of Study must include at least 30 semester hours of approved graduate engineering coursework. Of these, at least 15 semester hours must be taken from the University of Virginia, and at least 18 must either be MAE courses (offered by the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering department) or must be substantially similar to courses offered in the department (similarity to be determined by petition to the MAE graduate studies committee). Students should be in regular communication with their advisor to discuss their course plans and degree progress. Students are expected to refer to their SIS Academic Requirements report regularly for official degree progress verification and details on the remaining coursework required for the degree.

More information on courses offered by the department can be found at the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering portion of the UVA Graduate Record Course Descriptions.

Degree Requirements – The Master of Engineering (ME) degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering carries the same degree requirements as for other ME programs in the School of Engineering and Applied Science. Students must plan and track their coursework, earn grades of C or better for all courses, and maintain an overall grade point average of 3.0 or greater. Master of Engineering degrees must be earned in no more than seven years from the date of the first course. No thesis is required.

Degree Requirements

• 30 hours of graduate coursework, which must include 18 credits from MAE classes.

• No more than 9 credits from 5000-level classes

• No more than 6 credits from 5000-level MAE classes

• No courses below 5000 may be counted

• 1 semester of MAE 7510

• ME Assessment Requirements: All ME students (both onsite and online) also need to complete and submit three assessment forms: plan of study, engineering analysis, and technical writing. Completion and submission of these forms is mandatory for graduation. These forms are typically completed and submitted 6-8 weeks before graduating. These forms are completed by the student’s advisor. The student must submit a two-page report based on a research seminar to the advisor so he/she can review and complete these forms. To complete the research seminar report, the student must take one semester of MAE 7510 (MAE Research Seminar for Master’s students, a zero credit hour course) and write the report based on one of the seminars presented. Online students may watch the seminar videos online, but on grounds students must attend seminars in person. The report must address all the aspects mentioned in the technical writing assessment form.

Assessment Forms – Three assessment forms are required for all Master of Engineering students. Links to each form can be found under 'Graduate Assessments' on our page here. Forms should be completed by a faculty member in the MAE department and submitted to the MAE graduate coordinator.

Previously offered online courses:

Fall 2023 - MAE 6020: Continuum Mechanics
Fall 2023 - MAE 6110: Heat & Mass Trans Phenomenon
Fall 2023 - MAE 6210: Analytical Dynamics
Fall 2023 - MAE 6410: Engineering Mathematics I
Fall 2023 - MAE 6592: Special Topics: Wind Energy
Fall 2023 - MAE 6720: Computational Fluid Dynamics I
Summer 2023 - MAE 6230: Vibrations
Summer 2023 - MAE 7030: Injury Biomechanics
Spring 2023 - MAE 6250: Multibody Mechanical Systems
Spring 2023 - MAE 6260: Robotic Autonomy
Spring 2023 - MAE 6310: Fluid Mechanics I
Spring 2023 - MAE 6410: Engineering Mathematics I
Spring 2023 - MAE 6430: Statistics Engrs & Scientists
Spring 2023 - MAE 6592: Dynamical Systems
Spring 2023 - MAE 6592: The Business of Engineering
Spring 2023 - MAE 6592: Hypersonic System Development I
Spring 2023 - MAE 6710: Finite Element Analysis
Fall 2022 - MAE 6080: Consitutive Modeling
Fall 2022 - MAE 6120: Microscale Heat Transfer
Fall 2022 - MAE 6270: Experimental Robotics
Fall 2022 - MAE 6410: Engineering Mathematics I
Fall 2022 - MAE 6592: Engin Impacts Div, Eqty, Incls
Fall 2022 - MAE 6592: Model & Control Manufac Proc
Fall 2022 - MAE 6610: Linear Automatic Cntrl :Systems
Fall 2022 - MAE 6620: Linear State Space Systems
Fall 2022 - MAE 6870: Applied Engineering Optics
Fall 2022 - MAE 7510: Research Seminar
Spring 2022 - MAE 6250: Multibody Mechanical Systems
Spring 2022 - MAE 6360: Gas Dyamics
Spring 2022 - MAE 6430: Statistics for Engineers & Scientists
Spring 2022 - MAE 6592: The Business of Engineering
Spring 2022 - MAE 6592: Turbulence & Multiphase Flow
Spring 2022 - MAE 6592: Hytersonic System Dvpmt I
Spring 2022 - MAE 6710: Finite Element Analysis
Fall 2021 - MAE 6210: Analytical Dynamics
Fall 2021 - MAE 6310: Fluid Mechanics I
Fall 2021 - MAE 6410: Engineering Mathematics I
Fall 2021 - MAE 6610: Linear Automatic Control Systems
Fall 2021 - MAE 6620: Linear State Space Systems
Summer 2021 - MAE 6230: Vibrations
Spring 2021 - All graduate level MAE courses were available online
Fall 2020 - All graduate level MAE courses were available online
Spring 2020 - MAE 6250: Multibody Mechanical Systems
Spring 2020 - MAE 6430: Statistics for Engineers and Scientists
Spring 2020 - MAE 6592: Turbulence & Multiphase Flow
Spring 2020 - MAE 6710: Finite Element Analysis
Fall 2019 - MAE 6410: Engineering Mathematics I
Fall 2019 - MAE 6620: Linear State Space Systems
Summer 2019 - MAE 6230: Mechanical Vibrations
Spring 2019 - MAE 6250: Multibody Mechanical Systems
Spring 2019 - MAE 6420: Engineering Mathematics II
Spring 2019 - MAE 6430: Statistics for Engineers and Scientists
Spring 2019 - MAE 6710: Finite Element Analysis
Fall 2018 -MAE 6080: Constitutive Modeling of Biosystems
Fall 2018 – MAE 6410: Engineering Mathematics I
Fall 2018 – MAE 6620: Linear State Space Systems
Summer 2018 – MAE 6592: Turbulence and Multiphase Flow
Spring 2018 – MAE 6420: Engineering Mathematics II
Spring 2018 – MAE 6430: Statistics for Engineers and Scientists
Spring 2018 – MAE 6710: Finite Element Analysis
Fall 2017 – MAE 6250: Multibody Mechanical Systems
Fall 2017 – MAE 6620: Linear State Space Sytsems
Fall 2017 – MAE 6410: Engineering Mathematics I
Spring 2017 – MAE 6420: Engineering Mathematics II
Spring 2017 – MAE 6430: Statistics for Engineers and Scientists
Spring 2017 – MAE 6710: Finite Element Analysis
Fall 2016 – MAE 6250: Multibody Mechanical Systems
Fall 2016 – MAE 6410: Engineering Mathematics I
Spring 2016 – MAE 6420: Engineering Mathematics II
Spring 2016 – MAE 6710: Finite Element Analysis
Fall 2015 – MAE 6410: Engineering Mathematics I
Fall 2015 – MAE 6310: Fluid Mechanics I
Spring 2015 – MAE 6430: Statistics for Engineers and Scientists
Spring 2015 – MAE 6710: Finite Element Analysis
Fall 2014 – MAE 6310: Fluid Mechanics I
Fall 2014 – MAE 6410: Engineering Mathematics I
Spring 2014 – MAE 6430: Statistics for Engineers and Scientists
Spring 2014 – MAE 6592: Multiphase Flow
Spring 2014 – MAE 6710: Finite Element Analysis
Fall 2013 – MAE 6310: Fluid Mechanics I
Fall 2013 – MAE 6410: Engineering Mathematics I
Spring 2013 – MAE 6420: Engineering Mathematics II
Fall 2012 – MAE 6310: Fluid Mechanics I
Fall 2012 – MAE 6410: Engineerig Mathematics I
Fall 2012 – MAE 6610: Linear Automatic Control Systems

SE VEO Advisor – Robert Riggs
(434) 243-5343 – rr3bd@virginia.edu
SE Graduate Coordinator - Chantel Gross
(434) 924-7464 - cms5s@virginia.edu

The Department of Systems and Information Engineering takes a collaborative, whole-system approach to modern challenges. Systems Engineering is concerned primarily with improving the processes of problem-solving and decision-making within the functions of forecasting, planning, design, development, testing, evaluation, control, operation, and management. Emphasis in the curriculum is placed on preparing individuals for careers concerned with the solution of significant large-scale interdisciplinary problems.

The student is expected to gain an understanding of the theoretical and methodological foundations for problem-solving and decision-making systems. This is accomplished through a judicious selection of coursework that draws from disciplines such as mathematical systems theory, decision theory, control theory, economics, operations research, management science, computer science, artificial intelligence, cognitive science, and human factors. In addition, each student’s program is tailored to the particular needs and interests of the student through the selection of elective courses and the completion of a supervised project.

Admissions – The general requirements for admission into the Virginia Engineering Online (VEO) Program leading to an ME degree in Systems Engineering from UVA are those of the School of Engineering and Applied Science. In addition, prospective candidates should meet the following prerequisites:

Calculus: At least two undergraduate courses in calculus, including real analysis and ordinary differential equations. Equivalent UVA courses are APMA 1110, APMA 2120, and APMA 2130.
Mathematical Programming or Linear Algebra. At least one undergraduate course in optimization techniques, including linear programming. An equivalent UVA. course is SYS 3021.
Probability and statistics. At least two undergraduate courses in calculus-based probability and statistics. Equivalent UVA courses are APMA 3100 and APMA 3120.
Computer Programming. Working knowledge of at least one high-level programming language such as C++, Visual Basic, or Java. An equivalent UVA course is CS 2110.

Degree Requirements – Students are required to take 30 credits of graded graduate coursework towards the ME degree. A minimum of 15 credits must be taken in courses taught by instructors of University of Virginia Systems Engineering graduate online courses. The remaining 15 credits can be completed through courses taught by the University of Virginia Engineering School faculty or may be transferred from other institutions. Students should be in regular communication with their advisor to discuss their course plans and degree progress. Students are expected to refer to their SIS Academic Requirements report regularly for official degree progress verification and details on the remaining coursework required for the degree.

Academic Requirements – Students beginning study in a given year should consult with the SE VEO Advisor to determine the courses they will take toward the degree. The following is a general framework for designing a plan of study leading to the Master of Engineering in Systems Engineering:

9 credits of core courses: SYS 6001 and 6 credits from the following SYS 6003, SYS 6005, SYS 6007, and SYS 6021.
21 or more credits of elective courses, of which 12 credits must be from systems engineering courses at the 6000 or 7000 level.

Students are encouraged to select courses that will afford them the student opportunity to experience the application of systems engineering concepts to a specific problem area. The pervasiveness of these concepts is such that this is possible in many departments throughout UVA and the other cooperating institutions. Some examples are:

Intelligent Decision Systems (Computer Science, Psychology, Systems Engineering)
Manufacturing Systems (Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering)
Telecommunications Systems (Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering)
Environmental Systems (Civil Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Systems Engineering)
Systems Management (Civil Engineering, Business Administration, Systems Engineering)
Health Care Delivery Systems (Biomedical Engineering, Systems Engineering)
Software Management (Computer Science, Systems Engineering)
Transportation Systems (Civil Engineering, Systems Engineering)

More information on courses offered by the department can be found in the Systems Engineering section of the UVA Graduate Record Course Descriptions. Transfer courses are also permitted.

Assessment Forms – Three assessment forms are required for all Master of Engineering students. Links to each form can be found under 'Graduate Assessments' on our page here. Forms should be completed by a faculty member in the SYS department and submitted to the appropriate SYS graduate coordinator.

Long Range Course Planning

SYS plans to offer the following courses in future terms:

TBD

Previously offered online courses –

Fall 2023 - SYS 6001: Intro Sytems Analysis & Design
Fall 2023 - SYS 6003: Optimizatn Models & Methods I
Fall 2023 - SYS 6005: Stochastic Modeling I
Fall 2023 - SYS 6021: Statistical Modeling I
Fall 2023 - SYS 6050: Risk Analysis
Fall 2023 - SYS 6581: Human Factors in Safety
Spring 2023 - SYS 6007: Human Factors
Spring 2023 - SYS 6018: Data Mining
Spring 2023 - SYS 6034: Discrete-Event Stochastic Sim
Spring 2023 - SYS 6041: Engineering Ethics
Spring 2023 - SYS 6050: Risk Analysis
Spring 2023 - SYS 6582: Human Error
Fall 2022 - SYS 601: Intro Systems Analysis & Design
Fall 2022 - SYS 6003: Optimizatn Models & Methods I
Fall 2022 - SYS 6005: Stochastic Modeling I
Fall 2022 - SYS 6012: Dynamic Systems
Fall 2022 - SYS 6021: Statistical Modeling I
Fall 2022 - SYS 6050: Risk Analysis
Fall 2022 - SYS 6581: Model & Control Manufac Proc
Fall 2022 - SYS 6581: Human Factors in Safety
Fall 2022 - SYS 6581: Info Tech Concepts & Security
Summer 2022 - SYS 5581: Engineering Complex Systems
Summer 2022 - SYS 6582: Lean Six Sigma
Spring 2022 - SYS 5581: Time Series & Forecasting
Spring 2022 - SYS 6007: Human Factors
Spring 2022 - SYS 6018: Data Mining
Spring 2022 - SYS 6034: Discrete-Event Stochastic Simulation
Spring 2022 - SYS 6041: Engineering Ethics
Spring 2022 - SYS 6050: Risk Analysis
Spring 2022 - SYS 6555: Bayesian Inf & Decision Theory
Spring 2022 - SYS 6582: Human Error
Spring 2022 - SYS 6582: Production & Inventory Control
Fall 2021 - SYS 6001: Intro to Systems Engineering
Fall 2021 - SYS 6003: Optimization Models & Methods I
Fall 2021 - SYS 6005: Stochastic Modeling I
Spring 2021 - All graduate level SYS courses were available online
Fall 2020 - All graduate level SYS courses were available online
Spring 2020 - SYS 6014: Decision Analysis
Spring 2020 - SYS 6050: Risk Analysis
Fall 2019 - SYS 6003: Optimization Models & Methods I
Fall 2019 - SYS 6005: Stochastic Modeling I
Fall 2019 - SYS 6581: Principles of Modeling for CPS
Spring 2019 - SYS 6050: Risk Analysis
Fall 2018 – SYS 6581: Principles of Modeling for CPS
Spring 2018 – SYS 6016: Machine Learning
Fall 2017 – SYS 6001: Introduction to Systems Analysis & Design
Spring 2017 – SYS 6041: Ethics in Engineering Research & Practice
Fall 2016 – SYS 6003: Optimization Models and Methods I
Spring 2016 – SYS 6023: Cognitive Systems Engineering
Fall 2015 – SYS 6005:Stochastic Modeling I
Spring 2015 – SYS 6014: Decision Analysis
Fall 2014 – SYS 6001: Introduction to Systems Analysis & Design
Spring 2014 – SYS 6050: Risk Analysis
Fall 2013 – SYS 6003: Optimization Models and Methods I
Spring 2013 – SYS 6018: Data Mining
Fall 2012 – SYS 6034: Discrete-Event Stochastic Simulation
Spring 2012 – SYS 6026: Quantitative Models of Human Perceptual Information Processing
Fall 2011 – SYS 6005: Stochastic Modeling I
Spring 2011 – SYS 6014: Decision Analysis
Fall 2010 – SYS 6003: Optimization Models and Methods I
Spring 2010 – SYS 6018: Data Mining
Fall 2009 – SYS 601: Introduction to Systems Analysis & Design

Degree Programs

Virginia Engineering Online offers the following Master of Engineering degrees:

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