The Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Merrimack College is ideal for individuals who are socially aware and would like to work with other professionals to solve societal problems. You will use high-tech equipment and sophisticated procedures to address a range of challenges concerning our environment and infrastructures, including environmental, water resources, geotechnical, structure, and transportation.

Graduates go on to work in a whole range of industries and professions. Many civil engineers hold supervisory or administrative positions, from supervisor of a construction site to city engineer. Others may work in design, construction, research, and teaching.

School of Science and Engineering

Across nearly every industry, from healthcare and energy to transportation and technology, companies are looking for flexible, forwardthinking leaders whose knowledge spans many disciplines. Graduate programs at the School of Science and Engineering address this growing need by teaching professionally-relevant, multidisciplinary degrees. Through project-based activities and peerto- peer learning, students become confident problem solvers, communicators, and project leaders who go on to work on innovative products, systems, and solutions around the world.

Engineering management specialization

This option combines engineering education with key elements of management or business to develop graduates with both technical and managerial skills.

Program format

The program is made up of a range of courses, totalling 32 credits. Students can complete the program in one year (full time).

Career outcomes

Our graduates go on to successful careers with leading companies around the world, including: BAE Systems / Boeing / Boston Scientific / Ford / General Electric / General Motors / IBM / Lockheed Martin / Mercedes-Benz / Pratt & Whitney + many more

Did you know...
  • Merrimack is the recipient of a prestigious National Science Foundation STEM grant
  • Merrimack studnets have access to high-tech engineering facilities include the Instron Universal Testing Instrument Laboratory and the recently upgraded Computer-Assisted Design (CAD) Lab.