Civil engineers are master planners, designers, and managers of the built environment. Coastal engineers are also stewards of our natural resources and the environment. Engineers often find a master's degree is an asset in advanced positions, such as coastal engineering roles in private industry and federal, state, and municipal government agencies.
Our online civil engineering master's program focusing on coastal engineering will help you rise to leadership in the field. You'll learn to innovate as you apply technology to the creation and maintenance of infrastructure. In this online master's degree, you'll take an emphasis in coastal engineering. This will include coastal engineering-specific topics like wave theory, soil erosion, and coastal resilience to sea level rise.
Located in coastal Virginia, ODU leads the way in coastal engineering and science research. Students find our interdisciplinary approach is an asset to their education. Faculty are active in the field, and can provide valuable insights and career advice.
When you graduate, you will earn a Master of Science in Engineering with a concentration in civil engineering and a focus in coastal engineering.
