The Master of Science in Engineering and Public Policy provides students with a background in engineering with the tools necessary to conduct robust policy analysis.
Part-Time
The coming decades will represent a crucial time in human history. Environmental change, urbanization, and technological progress will profoundly reshape how we live and work. From the opportunities of renewable energy and artificial intelligence to the threats of climate change and aging infrastructure, engineering professionals with both technical and policy expertise are poised to be the key decision-makers and leaders of the future. Already, public policy expertise is vital for successful planning and completion of civil and environmental engineering projects.
Northeastern University’s Master of Science in Engineering and Public Policy provides the knowledge and tools needed to combine engineering analysis with public policy and decision-making. This program covers the core skills necessary to link engineering design and analysis research with the economic and policy contexts needed for decisions that affect society at large. You’ll study specific engineering applications within one of the concentrations, coupled with fundamental methodologies in policy analysis, economics, and statistics.
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Unique Features
- Interdisciplinary core with courses from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and the School of Public Policy
- Option to complete a master's report, a master's thesis, or course work electives
- Can be combined with a Gordon Engineering Leadership certificate
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Program Costs
Requirements
- Completed online application form
- $75 application fee
- Two letters of recommendation
- Transcripts from all institutions attended
- Official GRE scores
- Statement of purpose
- Resumé
- TOEFL or IELTS for international applicants
- Standardized test scores such as the GRE are not required for master's degree applicants to the School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs. However, such test scores may be helpful for applicants with little or no experience beyond undergraduate school.
Admissions Dates
| Funding/early action deadline for domestic and international applicants: | January 15 |
| Deadline for international applicants (outside the U.S.): | May 15 |
| Deadline for international applicants (inside the U.S.): | July 1 |
| Deadline for domestic applicants: | August 1 |
| Deadline for international applicants (outside the U.S.): | September 15 |
| Deadline for international applicants (inside the U.S.): | November 1 |
| Deadline for domestic applicants: | November 15 |
| Deadline for regional campus applicants: | December 15 |
Concentration
Choose one from the following:
Energy and Environment
Environmental Systems Modeling
Complete 4 semester hours from the following:
Economics
Complete 4 semester hours from the following:
Public Policy and Analysis
Complete 4 semester hours from the following:
Statistics
Complete 4 semester hours from the following:
Options
Complete one of the following options
Course Work Option
Complete 12 semester hours from the energy and environment course list below.
Report Option
Complete 8 semester hours from the energy and environment course list below.
Thesis Option
Complete 4 semester hours from the energy and environment course list below.
Energy and Environment Course List
Any required core course not used to meet the required core course requirement can be taken as a restricted elective.
Infrastructure Resilience
Environmental Systems Modeling
Complete 4 semester hours from the following:
Economics
Complete 4 semester hours from the following:
Public Policy and Analysis
Complete 4 semester hours from the following:
Statistics
Complete 4 semester hours from the following:
Options
Complete one of the following options:
Course Work Option
Complete 12 semester hours from the infrastucture course list below.
Report Option
Complete 8 semester hours from the infrastructure course list below.
Thesis Option
Complete 4 semester hours from the energy and infrastructure course list below.
Infrastructure Course List
Any required core course not used to meet the required core course requirement can be taken as a restricted elective.
Please note: this curriculum is for marketing purposes only, and is subject to change. Official curriculum can be found within the Course Catalog.
Northeastern combines rigorous academics with experiential learning and research to prepare students for real-world engineering challenges. The cooperative education program, also known as co-op, is one of the largest and most innovative in the world, and Northeastern is one of only a few that offers a co-op program for graduate students. Through this program, students gain professional industry experience in their field of interest as part of the academic curriculum while employed from four to eight months in a wide variety of organizations, from large companies to entrepreneurial startups.
In 2019, the Graduate School of Engineering placed nearly 1000 students in co-op positions. We have a team that prepares students for the cooperative education experience through resumé building, developing interview skills, and guiding professional development.
Our Faculty
Our faculty represents a wide cross-section of professional practices and fields ranging from finance to education to biomedical science to management to the U.S. military. They serve as mentors and advisors and collaborate alongside students to solve the most pressing global challenges facing established and emerging markets.
By enrolling in Northeastern, you gain access to a network of more than 255,000 alumni and 3,350+ employer partners, including Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and global nongovernmental organizations. Our current students and faculty across strategically located regional locations further foster a lifelong, global community of learning and mentoring.
Below is a look at where our Engineering alumni work, the positions they hold, and the skills they bring to their organization.
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Where They Work
- GE Aviation
- Raytheon
- CDM Smith
- Bose Corporation
- IBM
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What They Do
- Engineering
- Operations
- Business Development
- Program and Project Management
- Entrepreneurship
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What They're Skilled At
- Engineering
- Project Management
- AutoCAD
- SolidWorks
- Manufacturing
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