Master of Engineering
The Master of Engineering (MEng) degree is a coursework-only professional program with a substantive management component for engineers employed in or preparing to enter technical management roles in business and industry. This new professional
degree is an alternative to more traditional research-oriented Master of Science engineering degrees offered at South Dakota Mines. The program will support engineers in maintaining and/or obtaining licensure via the technical coursework in the curriculum
while strengthening their leadership skills via the organizational management elements of the program. For more information regarding professional engineering licensure requirements by state, please visit:
http://www.nspe.org/resources/licensure/licensing-boards.
Program Outcomes
Graduates of the Master of Engineering program can:
- understand and apply technical principles at a level suitable for professional practice,
- articulate and apply sound management techniques to projects and teams,
- communicate effectively.
Program Requirements
Program requirements include both technical and management courses totaling 30 credits.
Technical Emphasis area |
15 credits |
Management |
6 credits |
Technical or Management electives |
9 credits |
Total |
30 credits
|
We are building online courses in the technical areas annually. Please consult with your emphasis area contact to inquire about online course availability.
Technical Emphasis Areas
Civil & Environmental
Engineering
Dr. Marc Robinson
Marc.Robinson@sdsmt.edu
605-394-2563
Computer Science and Engineering
Dr. Christer Karlsson
Christer.Karlsson@sdsmt.edu
(605) 394-2722
Electrical Engineering
Dr. Long Zhao
Long.Zhao@sdsmt.edu
(605) 394-6861
Materials Engineering
& Science
Dr. Jon Kellar
Jon.Kellar@sdsmt.edu
(605) 394-2343
Safety Management
Dr. Jeffrey Woldstad
Jeffrey.Woldstad@sdsmt.edu
605-394-2628
Management Courses
Management courses can be completed on campus or online from any location. Courses are available from any of our three fully-online M.S. professional programs. Students can select any two of these management and finance classes to meet the management
course requirement. All courses must be approved in advance by the program coordinator of your emphasis area.
Engineering Management
- Eng Economics for Managers
- Business Strategy
- Eng. Mgmt. & Labor Relations
- Project Planning & Control
- Operations Planning
- Quality Management
- Statistical Process Control
- Forecasting for Bus, & Tech
Construction
Engineering & Management
- Construction Company Management
- Leading & Managing Design Organizations
Mining Engineering & Management
- Resource Industry Finance & Accounting
- Resource Industry Mergers & Acquisitions
- Advanced Mineral Economics
- Mining Law & Environment
Accreditation
South Dakota Mines is accredited by the regional Higher Learning Commission (HLC). For more information, please visit: www.hlcommission.org.
Tuition
The Master of Engineering degree program requires 30 credits. Complete cost for the program is approximately $25,430 for your degree*. South Dakota residents are eligible for a discounted rate.
*based on nonresident costs for 2020/21 academic
year.
Admission Requirements
A bachelor‘s-level degree in an area related to the emphasis area you wish to enroll in is required. A GPA of 3.0 or higher is generally required for admission. Applicants with a GPA of less than 3.0 will be considered with substantial work experience.
Document Requirements
Completed graduate application form
- $35 application fee
- Official transcript of prior academic work, sent directly to South Dakota Mines by the issuing institution, showing the undergraduate degree awarded
- Additional requirements exist for international students, including a third party foreign transcript evaluation and evidence of English proficiency.
Getting Started
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Admissions-related inquiries:
Office of Graduate Education
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology
501 East Saint Joseph Street
Chemistry Building, Room 2201
Rapid City, South Dakota 57701-3995
Phone:
(605) 355-3468
Graduate.admissions@sdsmt.edu