Program Director

Dr. Anne Alexander
Office: CC-67
Phone: (414) 277-7472
Email: alexander@msoe.edu

Overview

The Master of Science in Architectural Engineering degree offers specialization in the analysis and design of building electrical and power systems (BEPS), building mechanical systems (BMS) or building structural systems (BSS). Courses focus on advanced topics in the analysis and design of building systems.  The BEPS and BMS specialties have some common courses that apply to both specialties.  All specialties include electives where a student may choose from a wide variety of graduate level courses, including those from other degree programs such as civil engineering, construction management, or business.

Courses are taught by faculty with extensive practical experience as well as academic credentials. Course work has been planned to show practical applications of architectural engineering theory. Many of the classes meet in the evenings so students may attend class while working in industry. The Master of Science in Architectural Engineering program assumes the student has completed an undergraduate curriculum that satisfies ABET program-specific architectural engineering requirements. Applicants holding a BS degree in a closely aligned discipline may be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis and may be required to complete additional prerequisite course work. The program is currently being offered as either a full-time or part-time program.

Curriculum

The Master of Science in Architectural Engineering programs requires completion of 31 graduate credits.  For students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering degree program at MSOE, an early-entry option exists where two required graduate courses (6 credits) may be used for both the bachelor’s and master’s degrees and satisfy the specialty elective and one technical elective in the bachelor’s degree program.

Each student must complete a sequence of capstone courses. There are two options for the capstone activity. The first option is the completion of a seven-credit, two-semester Capstone Project sequence (CAE 7810, ARE 7901 and ARE 7902) in addition to eight architectural engineering courses (24 credits) to fulfill the 31-credit requirement. The second option is the completion of a four-credit, one-semester Capstone Report sequence (CAE 7810 and ARE 7901) in addition to nine architectural engineering courses (27 credits) to fulfill the 31-credit requirement.

Program Educational Objectives

Program educational objectives are broad statements that describe what graduates are expected to attain within a few years after graduation and are based on the needs of the program’s constituencies. The Master of Science in Architectural Engineering degree program will produce graduates who will:

• hold specialized credentials and/or licensure in their specialized field of practice
• be the lead engineer on complex engineering projects
• be in a leadership position in a professional society or community/civic organization which benefits from the knowledge of a professionally trained engineer

Student Outcomes

Student outcomes are narrower statements that describe what students are expected to know and be able to do by the time of graduation. The student outcomes of the Master of Science in Architectural Engineering degree program are that, at the time of graduation, each student will be able to:

• analyze a complex problem in an architectural engineering specialty area (i.e. building structural engineering or building MEP engineering) using advanced concepts and principles
• design multiple solutions to a complex problem in an architectural engineering specialty area (i.e. building structural engineering or building MEP engineering) in accordance with current standards, specifications, and selected economic, social, and environmental constraints, as applicable
• effectively communicate the results of the analysis and design of a complex problem in an architectural engineering specialty area (i.e. building structural engineering or building MEP engineering) in both a) oral and b) written form

Faculty

Christine Brotz, P.E.; Basel El Khapery; Dr. William Gonwa, P.E.; David Grassl, P.E.; Dr. Deborah Jackman, P.E.; Dr. Michael Kempfert, P.E., S.E.; Chad Knutson; Dr. Mahmoud Maamouri, P.E., S.E.; Mark Maday, P.E.; Dr. Habib Mazidi; Timothy Moser, P.E.; Douglas Nelson, P.E.; Brian Norby, P.E.; Tamara Omari; Brian Pfeifer, P.E.; Jayme Radomski, P.E.; Joshua Radomski, P.E.; Rachel Rueckert, P.E.; Dr. Christopher H. Raebel, P.E., S.E.; Mark Rounds, P.E.; Dr. Salah Sarhat; Dr. Edward Sippel; Dr. Xi Song; Joseph Welcenbach; Dr. Charles Winter; Dr. John A. Zachar P.E.