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.

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.

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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