Online M.S. in Architectural Engineering

Program overview: online master’s in architectural engineering

Pursuing a master’s degree in architectural engineering online at KU is a great way to enhance your career and earning potential. The Master of Science (M.S.) in architectural engineering prepares you with technical knowledge to understand and solve complex problems for commercial, industrial, institutional, and large residential facilities.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statics, the job outlook in architectural engineering is expected to grow 4% for the next 5-10 years, resulting in about 91,300 new jobs over the decade. When you earn a master’s degree online from KU, you’ll be part of a community that focuses on aligning coursework, research, and industry collaboration to prepare students for successful careers. Combining courses specific to planning, analysis, design, construction, construction management, and operation of engineered systems, this online master’s puts you ahead of traditional architectural engineering graduates for careers in architectural engineering, such as construction management, structural, electrical, lighting, and HVAC/plumbing.

30 required course hours | 100% online | 1–5 years to complete a full degree

Applications are open

What careers are possible with an online master’s in architectural engineering?

Our award-winning faculty equips you with a variety of architectural engineering experience in areas like:

• Building mechanical systems.
• Energy management.
• Lighting and electrical systems.
• Construction management.
• Structural engineering.
• Fire Protection.
• Acoustics.

The M.S. in architectural engineering is specifically designed with working professionals in mind. This degree requires 30 credit hours, which can be completed through coursework only, or can include up to six hours of thesis work or three hours of a research project. A typical timeline for degree completion is one to two years for full-time students. Coursework is available synchronously (scheduled in real time) and can be outlined by your program coordinator. Students will work with an adviser during their first semester to develop a customized plan of study based on the student’s area of specialization.

How flexible is online learning at KU?

KU’s online degree programs are designed with your busy schedule in mind and offer the flexibility to study wherever is most convenient for you. Our online courses are taught by the same highly regarded faculty and expert instructors and consist of the same rigorous curriculum and instruction as our on-campus programs.

Why get an advanced architectural engineering degree from KU?

This program offers unmatched opportunities and flexibility. In an average of one to five years, you could earn an online master’s degree designed for working professionals who seek to advance their careers and develop specialized skills in the competitive architectural engineering field. The coursework emphasizes real-world application, earning you practical experience that won’t just add to your resume, but strengthen it. The architectural engineering program maintains strong connection with world-class firms in the Kansas City area and receives input from our industry partners to best prepare students for real-world careers.

KU is a globally recognized institution and one of just 38 public universities in the AAU, a group of America’s leading research universities. An online master’s in architectural engineering from KU signals prestige, quality, and career readiness.