Career and Academic Opportunities

The Master of Science in Civil Engineering is a natural follower of the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. This accelerated pathway will give students a unique preparation for advanced positions, such as project manager, engineering manager, senior engineer, etc. According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, salaries for individuals holding a civil engineering master’s degree are more than 10 percent higher than the average salary for civil engineers with only a bachelor’s degree. This pathway will allow a student to complete their undergraduate and graduate studies within 5 years.

Graduate Program Information

Salary and Career Information

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Double Owl Admission Requirements

  • KSU GPA of at least 3.20
  • 60 hours completed towards the Bachelor's degree
  • 12 hours completed in residence at KSU

Double Counted Courses

Select up to 3 of the following course pairs*:

  • CE 6433 to count for CE 4704 (CEGD 4)**
  • CE 6533 to count for CE 4705 (CEGD 2)
  • CE 6633 to count for CE 4706 (CEGD 3)
  • CE 6133 to count for CE 4707 (CEGD 4)
  • CE 6343 to count for CE 4343 (CEGD 1)
  • CE 6302 to count for CE 4353 (CEGD 1)

* The list provided includes six course pair options, only three course pairs should be used as part of the Double Owl pathway.

** The BSCE program requires students to select at least two technical electives from CEDGs 1-3, students should elect Double Owl courses appropriately

Pathway of Study

Pathway of Study

Suggested Timeline

Apply to Double Owl early in Junior year. Apply to Graduate Program in Senior Year by posted graduate program deadline.

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Contact Information

Undergraduate Information

Undergraduate Degree
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Department / College
Civil and Environmental Engineering / Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology
Q Building, Room 141

Advising Contact
Jessica Martinez, Academic Advisor
jwill632@kennesaw.edu
470-578-5187

Graduate Information

Graduate Degree
Master of Science in Civil Engineering

Department / College
Civil and Environmental Engineering / Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology
M Building, Room 162A

Advising Contact
Metin Oguzmert, Graduate Program Director
moguzmer@kennesaw.edu
470-578-5083
M Building, Room 162A