Overview

Specific areas of engineering that are currently available include Construction, Geotechnical, Structural, Transportation, and Water Resources/ Environmental.

Learning Outcomes

The students learning outcomes are:

An ability to develop, evaluate, and assess new techniques, skills, and tools to solve complex engineering and construction related problems.

An ability to acquire engineering and construction knowledge in the area of their expertise (construction, geotechnical, structural, transportation, and water resources/environmental).

An ability to critically read and analyze literature, develop research hypothesis, and create methodology to solve research problems related to the area of their expertise.

An ability to collect and analyze research data interpret and synthesize the findings through peer reviewed conference proceedings and journal papers.

Effectively communicate technical and research information.

Career Possibilities

A MSE in Civil and Environmental Engineering degree offered by University of Nevada, Las Vegas , is usually not necessary for employment as a licensed professional civil engineer, but can assist with preparation for licensure in specialized areas such as construction, geotechnical, structural, transportation or water resources/environmental engineering. A Master’s degree is usually necessary for hire into advanced technical or management positions at public utilities, government, and engineering consulting, design, manufacturing or construction firms.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Construction Estimating

Construction Scheduling and Resource Optimization

Construction Cost Analysis and Estimating

Engineering Project Management

Modular Construction

Information and Sensing Technology in Construction

Construction Engineering Management

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Las Vegas, United States

Disciplines

Environmental Engineering Civil Engineering & Construction View 361 other Masters in Civil Engineering & Construction in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

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Required

English requirements

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

The applicant must submit a Statement of Purpose

Transcripts All applicants are required to submit a transcript from each postsecondary institution attended, showing all degrees and coursework, the dates awarded, and grades received. If the institution is outside the U.S., a foreign credential evaluation may be required.

Credentials not in English must be accompanied by an English translation certified as true by a university official, an official representative of a United States embassy or consulate, the United States Information Service, the United States Education Foundation, or an approved professional translating service. Notarized copies of originals or translations are not considered official.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

28895 USD / year

≈ 28895 USD / year
Out-of-State

8416 USD / year

≈ 8416 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

28605 USD / year

≈ 28605 USD / year

Living costs

Las Vegas

United States

880 - 1430 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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