All of our undergraduate programs have a combined Master’s degree option, and any Engineering and Computer Science undergraduate can pursue a subsequent Engineering Management Master’s degree.
Combined B.S. and M.S. Degrees
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Combined Bachelor's and Master's Programs
4+1 Aerospace Engineering BS/Masters Program
The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering offers two B.S./Masters programs for students. There is a B.S. Mechanical Engineering/M.S. Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering program and a B.S. Mechanical Engineering/M.S. Energy Systems Engineering
B.S. Aerospace Engineering/M.S. Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
The combined degree is for students to complete the Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering and the Masters of Science in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering degrees consecutively, with a goal of completing both degree requirements in five years. 6 credits of 500-level courses may be counted towards both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. A block of transfer credits labeled as “transferred from SU undergraduate record” appears on the graduate record and applies credit hours toward the graduate degree, but is not calculated in the graduate GPA.
Students must be currently enrolled in the BS Aerospace Engineering program at Syracuse University, and should apply to the combined BS and MS program in the first semester of their third year of study. Admission is based upon academic performance. Students are accepted for graduate study after completion of the third year of study but are not fully matriculated as graduate students until all bachelor’s degree requirements have been met.
The Aerospace Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the General Criteria and the Aerospace and Similarly Named Engineering Programs Program Criteria.
4+1 AI Science BS/Masters Program
This combined degree program is offered for the student who wants to complete consecutively the bachelor’s and master’s degrees in AI science. The combined degree program is designed to be completed in five years, with the student taking two master’s degree courses in the senior year. One course (3 credit hours) at the 500-level or higher may be counted towards both the bachelor’s and the master’s degrees, so that the two degrees together require at least 150 credits. The student is normally certified for the bachelor’s degree at the end of the fourth year and for the master’s degree at the end of the fifth year.
Admission
Undergraduates need to initiate the application process to the combined BS/MS degree program early in the summer following their junior year and before their senior year begins. Students who have met eligibility criteria will receive an invitation to apply after their spring semester grades have been posted.
4+1 Biomedical Engineering BS/Masters Program
This combined degree is for students to complete the Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering and the Masters of Science in Biomedical Engineering degrees consecutively, with a goal of completing both degree requirements in five years. 6 credits of 500+ level courses may be counted towards both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. A block of transfer credits labeled as “transferred from SU undergraduate record” appears on the graduate record and applies credit hours toward the graduate degree, but is not calculated in the graduate GPA. The proposed curriculum is compatible with either the non-thesis plan or thesis plan for the Master’s degree, with the non-thesis option considered the default. If the student elects the thesis plan, 6 thesis credits will replace 3 credits of BEN graduate technical electives and 3 credits of engineering/math/science graduate electives.
The Biomedical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the General Criteria and the Bioengineering, Biomedical and Similarly Named Engineering Programs Program Criteria.
Admission
Students must be currently enrolled in the undergraduate biomedical engineering program at Syracuse University, and should apply to the combined BS and MS program in the first semester of their third year of study. Admission is based upon academic performance. Students are accepted for graduate study after completion of the third year of study but are not fully matriculated as graduate students until all bachelor’s degree requirements have been met.
4+1 Chemical Engineering BS/Masters Program
This combined degree program is offered for the student who wants to complete consecutively the Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Chemical Engineering. The combined degree program is designed to be completed in five years, with the student taking two graduate courses in the senior year. Up to 6 credit hours may be counted towards both the bachelor’s and the master’s degrees. A block of transfer credits labeled as “transferred from SU undergraduate record” appears on the graduate record and applies credit hours toward the graduate degree, but is not calculated in the graduate GPA. Graduate courses taken in the fourth year of study not required for completion of the bachelor’s degree are included in the undergraduate tuition but appear only on the graduate record, and grades calculate only toward the graduate GPA.
The Chemical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the General Criteria and the Chemical, Biochemical, Biomolecular and Similarly Named Engineering Programs Program Criteria.
Admission
Students must be currently enrolled in the BS chemical engineering program at Syracuse University, and should apply to the combined BS and MS program in the first semester of their third year of study. Admission is based upon academic performance. Students are accepted for graduate study after completion of the third year of study but are not fully matriculated as graduate students until all bachelor’s degree requirements have been met.
4+1 Civil Engineering BS/MS Program
The combined BS/MS degree is designed to provide exceptional students at Syracuse University with the opportunity to “work ahead” and complete some of their future graduate-level degree requirements as an undergraduate student.
The combined degree is for students to complete the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and the Masters of Science in Civil Engineering degrees consecutively, with a goal of completing both degree requirements in five years. 6 credits of 500-level or higher courses may be counted towards both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees.
Both shared and flagged credits will appear on the graduate transcript as a block of transfer credits labeled “transferred from SU undergraduate record”. These credits will not count toward graduate GPA calculations. A minimum grade of B is required to share or flag a course for transfer.
The Civil Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the General Criteria and the Civil and Similarly Named Engineering Programs Program Criteria.
Admission
Students must be currently enrolled in the Civil Engineering BS program at Syracuse University, and should apply to the combined BS and MS program in the first semester of their third year of study. Admission is based upon academic performance. Students are accepted for graduate study after completion of the third year of study but are not fully matriculated as graduate students until all bachelor’s degree requirements have been met.
Internal Application Packet
The application packet must consist of the following:
- One faculty recommendation;
- The applicant’s personal statement;
- CV or resume; and
- Unofficial transcript.
Faculty recommendations must be submitted directly from the faculty member on the appropriate form to the department’s administrative assistant.
Personal Statement – Applicants must include a one page personal statement explaining their interest in the 5 year BS/MS program and identifying the concentration (Construction and Infrastructure; Geomechanical and Geotechnical; or Structural and Material) they would like to pursue: 12pt. Times New Roman font; and 1in. margins on all sides.
Students in their third year that are interested should submit their application materials to the department’s administrative assistant by January 1st. Admission decisions will be made in February. Admitted students will meet with a graduate advisor to go over course selections for their senior year. Students admitted to the program will submit their official graduate application to their respective Master’s program before the start of their senior year.
4+1 Computer Engineering BS/Masters Program
This combined degree is for students who want to complete consecutively the Bachelor of Science (BSCE) and Master of Science (MSCE) degree in computer engineering. The combined degree is designed to be completed in 5 years. Two courses (6 credits) at the 500- level or higher may be counted towards both the Bachelor’s and the Master’s degrees.
Undergraduates need to initiate the application process to the combined BS/MS degree program early in the summer following their junior year and before their senior year begins. Students who have met eligibility criteria will receive an invitation to apply after their spring semester grades have been posted.
The Computer Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the General Criteria and the Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s) and Similarly Named Engineering Programs Program Criteria.
4+1 Computer Science BS/Masters Program
This combined degree program is offered for the student who wants to complete consecutively the bachelor’s and master’s degrees in computer science. The combined degree program is designed to be completed in five years, with the student taking two master’s degree courses in the senior year. One course (3 credit hours) at the 500-level or higher may be counted towards both the bachelor’s and the master’s degrees, so that the two degrees together require at least 150 credits. The student is normally certified for the bachelor’s degree at the end of the fourth year and for the master’s degree at the end of the fifth year.
Undergraduates need to initiate the application process to the combined BS/MS degree program early in the summer following their junior year and before their senior year begins. Students who have met eligibility criteria will receive an invitation to apply after their spring semester grades have been posted.
4+1 Electrical Engineering BS/Masters Program
This combined degree is for students who want to complete consecutively the Bachelor of Science (BSEE) and Master of Science (MSEE) degree in electrical engineering. The combined degree is designed to be completed in 5 years. Two courses (6 credits) at the 500- level or higher may be counted towards both the Bachelor’s and the Master’s degrees.
Undergraduates need to initiate the application process to the combined BS/MS degree program early in the summer following their junior year and before their senior year begins. Students who have met eligibility criteria will receive an invitation to apply after their spring semester grades have been posted.
The Electrical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the General Criteria and the Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s) and Similarly Named Engineering Programs Program Criteria.
4+1 Environmental Engineering BS/MS Program
The combined BS/MS degree is designed to provide exceptional students at Syracuse University with the opportunity to “work ahead” and complete some of their future graduate-level degree requirements as an undergraduate student.
The combined degree is for students to complete the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering and the Masters of Science in Environmental Engineering degrees consecutively, with a goal of completing both degree requirements in five years. 6 credits of 500-level or higher courses may be counted towards both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees.
Both shared and flagged credits will appear on the graduate transcript as a block of transfer credits labeled “transferred from SU undergraduate record”. These credits will not count toward graduate GPA calculations. A minimum grade of B is required to share or flag a course for transfer.
The Environmental Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the General Criteria and the Environmental Engineering and Similarly Named Engineering Programs Program Criteria.
Admission
Students must be currently enrolled in the Environmental Engineering BS program at Syracuse University, and should apply to the combined BS and MS program in the first semester of their third year of study. Admission is based upon academic performance. Students are accepted for graduate study after completion of the third year of study but are not fully matriculated as graduate students until all bachelor’s degree requirements have been met.
Internal Application Packet
The application packet must consist of the following:
- One faculty recommendation;
- The applicant’s personal statement;
- CV or resume; and
- Unofficial transcript.
Faculty recommendations must be submitted directly from the faculty member on the appropriate form to the department’s administrative assistant.
Personal Statement – Applicants must include a one page personal statement explaining their interest in the 5 year BS/MS program: 12pt. Times New Roman font; and 1in. margins on all sides.
Students in their third year that are interested should submit their application materials to the department’s administrative assistant by January 1st. Admission decisions will be made in February. Admitted students will meet with a graduate advisor to go over course selections for their senior year. Students admitted to the program will submit their application to their respective Master’s program before the start of their senior year.
4+1 Mechanical Engineering BS/Masters Programs
The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering offers two B.S./Masters programs for students. There is a B.S. Mechanical Engineering/M.S. Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering program and a B.S. Mechanical Engineering/M.S. Energy Systems Engineering.
The Mechanical Engineering program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the General Criteria and the Mechanical Engineering Program Criteria.
B.S. Mechanical Engineering/M.S. Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
The combined degree is for students to complete the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and the Masters of Science in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering degrees consecutively, with a goal of completing both degree requirements in five years. 6 credits of 500-level courses may be counted towards both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. A block of transfer credits labeled as “transferred from SU undergraduate record” appears on the graduate record and applies credit hours toward the graduate degree, but is not calculated in the graduate GPA.
Students must be currently enrolled in the BS Mechanical Engineering program at Syracuse University, and should apply to the combined BS and MS program in the first semester of their third year of study. Admission is based upon academic performance. Students are accepted for graduate study after completion of the third year of study but are not fully matriculated as graduate students until all bachelor’s degree requirements have been met.