Research, Create, and Craft the Future of Society with an Engineering Master’s Degree
Are you interested in designing the future infrastructure, tools, and products of our world? Then a master’s degree in engineering (MEng) may be right for you. Liberty’s engineering master’s programs are designed with your success in mind. Whether you are interested in pursuing further doctoral studies, producing research, teaching at the collegiate level, or pursuing management roles in the field of engineering, our program is designed so that you can accomplish your goals.
As you pursue the hands-on aspects of your MS in engineering degree on campus, you will have a firsthand look into engineering design, management, resource allocation, procurement, and engineering economy.
Our professors have terminal degrees in their field and are committed to praying for you, mentoring you, and partnering with you as you pursue your Master of Science in Engineering (MSc in engineering) at Liberty.
What is creationeering?
Our School of Engineering is focused on “creationeering,” which is the integration of engineering and business. We believe in preparing students to use their God-given talents and gifts to innovate processes, create new products, and foster resources to provide companies and organizations with experienced and talented engineers. Our MEng program focuses on integrating engineering and management so that you are able to effectively lead teams to accomplish tasks.
We believe that the way our professors invest in our students helps fulfill our mission of Training Champions for Christ. With faculty who have years of experience, a passion for creation, and dedication to excellence in engineering, our program is a natural fit for those who are looking to excel in the field of engineering.
Award-Winning Campus
At Liberty, you’ll find an affordable, high-quality education that equips students like you for the real world. Our commitment to excellence helped us rank among Niche.com’s Top 3 college campuses in America. Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with state-of-the-art resources like ours can help set you apart from your peers.
Why Choose One of Liberty’s Master’s Degrees in the School of Engineering?
At Liberty, your MEng degree is closer than you think. With a largely customizable course of study, you can focus on what you need to take in order to be more equipped to succeed wherever you go. Whether you choose to pursue our thesis or non-thesis track, our professors seek to partner with you so that you are able to choose courses that make the most sense for you and your career. Check out some of the benefits of choosing Liberty:
- The School of Engineering plans to host a yearly workshop with other institutions both nationally and internationally in which research progress is promoted and discussed.
- As an engineering student, you will graduate with scholarly pieces in both the oral and written context to strengthen your résumé and help make yourself more marketable.
- As a MEng program student will have access to the latest technology and qualified faculty who seek to know you personally and provide you with opportunities for education, research, and training in a Christ-centered environment.
- You may have the opportunity to collaborate with local engineering firms on projects that will benefit society.
- Liberty University’s Center for Engineering Research & Education (CERE), located in nearby Bedford County, Va., promotes the research and development of all forms of energy generation, storage, and transmission.
Our campus is a vibrant and spiritually engaged community. Participate in our Campus Community on Wednesday evenings and hear from Campus Pastor Jonathan Falwell. Or, spend an afternoon at our Liberty Mountain Snowflex Centre and go tubing, skiing, or snowboarding.
With several student-led clubs and sporting events, your time on campus is sure to be exciting. With hiking trails, a lake, campgrounds, hammocking, and other activities at Liberty’s Hydaway Outdoor Center, you can be confident that you are not only receiving a world-class education, but that you are also receiving it on a world-class campus.
Master of Engineering Specializations
Whether you hope to pursue management of an engineering firm, manage engineering projects, or teach at the collegiate level, our dynamic MEng degree program can help you prepare for many different career options. With project management being an integral part of our program, you can be confident as you prepare to lead others in the field of engineering.
M.S. in Engineering (Thesis)
Our Master of Science in Engineering (Thesis) track is designed to help you approach engineering tasks from a project management schema, develop project management traits that are associated with engineering, foster materials and resources to accomplish goals, and focus on total quality management (TQM) techniques that help equip you for success in the field.
As you write your thesis, you may be considering doctoral studies. Our program is designed with further graduate study in mind. The academic excellence and rigor that is required as you pursue your MEng degree can help prepare you as you consider a doctoral program.
As you pursue our MEng (Thesis), you may decide that you want to pursue Liberty’s PhD in Engineering, which can provide lucrative and exciting career opportunities.
M.S. in Engineering (Thesis)
Our Master of Science in Engineering (Thesis) track will help you approach engineering tasks from a project management schema, develop project management traits that are associated with engineering, foster materials and resources to accomplish goals, and focus on total quality management techniques that help equip you for success in the field.
As you write your thesis, you may be considering doctoral studies. Our program is designed with further graduate study in mind. The academic excellence and rigor that is required as you pursue your MEng degree can help prepare you as you consider a doctoral program.
As you pursue our MEng (Thesis), you may decide that you want to pursue Liberty’s PhD in Engineering which can provide lucrative and exciting career opportunities.
M.S. in Engineering (Non-Thesis)
Our Master of Science in Engineering (Non-Thesis) track focuses on the importance of total quality management and other engineering management techniques. The importance of project management-minded individuals to help synthesize products based on engineering economy, resource availability, and other factors continue to be an important trait.
As you focus on integrating management techniques in your engineering ventures, our non-thesis track allows you to coordinate with your committee to choose a course of study that aligns closely with what you would like to learn. This flexibility allows you to focus on what is important to you so that you can be more prepared to succeed wherever you go.
Master’s in Engineering Degree Highlights
- Liberty University’s Center for Engineering Research & Education (CERE) promotes research and development of all forms of energy generation, storage, and transmission.
- Through the CERE, you will have the opportunity to observe and assist with research in Liberty’s state-of-the-art facility.
- You will have access to the latest technology and qualified faculty who seek to know you personally and to provide you with opportunities for education, research, and training in a Christ-centered environment.
School of Engineering Master’s Degree Information
- Residential
- 30 to 36 total credit hours
- Transfer in between 18 and 24 credit hours
- View the course catalog
Admission Requirements for Engineering Graduate Degrees
Every application is reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and all applicants must submit the following documents and meet the minimum requirements for admission:
- Admission application
- Official bachelor’s degree transcripts showing a completed engineering or STEM-related degree with a 3.0 GPA or higher
- Self-certification form for students in the final term of their bachelor’s degree
- Current Liberty undergraduate students seeking preliminary acceptance into a graduate program must complete a degree completion application through their ASIST account
