Admission to the online M.S. in Civil Engineering is selective. It is strongly recommended that students applying for the program hold a B.S. in Civil Engineering. GRE scores are optional and not required for admission, but they may be required by some potential faculty sponsors to be considered for a Qualifying Graduate Assistantship.
Students who graduate with a BS in a field related to Civil Engineering, including Geology, Physics, Computer Science, or another non-Civil Engineering BS (e.g., Mechanical or Petroleum Engineering) are eligible to apply but may need to take additional pre-requisite course requirements.
The M.S. in Civil Engineering program is geared toward those students who hold an undergraduate degree in civil engineering and are looking to accelerate their careers. However, those who graduated with a B.S. in a field related to Civil Engineering, such as Geology, Physics, Computer Science, or another non-Civil Engineering B.S. (e.g., Mechanical or Petroleum Engineering) are eligible to apply but may need to take additional pre-requisite courses to meet educational requirements.
We suggest filling out the request form and one of our enrollment services coaches will be in touch shortly to discuss the program and help you determine if it is a good fit for you and your goals.
Yes, the program is 100% online offering convenience and flexibility for students who would like to continue working full-time.
The online Master of Science in Civil Engineering is a 32-credit program that can be completed in as few as 21 months for students who start in the fall semester and 24 months for those who start in the spring.
Yes, the coursework does include live classes that are held via Zoom in the evenings to accommodate the schedules of students who work full-time. All lectures will be recorded if you cannot attend the live lecture.
Once you send in your initial application, your enrollment coach will be in touch to inform you of any additional documents we will need. After your application file is complete, it is sent to the admissions committee. The admissions committee operates under a rolling admission process, and admissions may continue until two weeks before the start of classes.
The committee strives to respond to all applicants within two weeks from the time a completed application is submitted. If you are accepted and wish to secure your place in the program, the final step will be to make a non-refundable $350 tuition deposit that is applied to your first semester’s tuition. Your Enrollment Coach will be in touch with you throughout this process with updates and to answer any questions.
The M.S. in Civil Engineering has two starts per year, Fall (August) and Spring (January).
This program prepares graduates for strategic and technical issues related to the hydrologic industry. Graduates of the program will be qualified to take on leadership roles in helping to manage water resources and address water quantity issues across a variety of sectors including energy, government, and industry. They may pursue positions such as Water Resource Engineers, Environmental Scientists, Hydrogeologists, Environmental Specialists, Water Project Managers, or Technical Consultants, among others.
Admission to the online Master of Environmental Science: Hydrology & Water Security is selective. There are three program specialization areas students can choose from, Water Management, Water Quantity, and Water Quality. Each specialization has specific prerequisite requirements that are listed below.
Water Management
Water Quantity
Water Quality
The online Master of Environmental Science: Hydrology & Water Security is a 30-credit program that can be completed in as few as 21 months for students who choose either the fall or spring start dates. Summer starts can finish the program in 24 months.
Yes, there are some courses that include live lectures. Meeting times are held in the evening around 6:00/7:00 PM CST via Zoom to accommodate students who work full-time.
Admission to the online Master of Environmental Science: Hydrology & Water Security is selective. Those interested in the program should have a competitive GPA from an accredited institution.
Applicants must complete an online application and will be asked to submit the following:
Additional admissions factors may include the following: work or service experience, demonstrated leadership potential, exceptional talents or skills, trends or improvement in academic performance, and undergraduate school performance.
Once you send in your initial application, your enrollment coach will be in touch to inform you of any additional documents we will need. After your application file is complete, it is sent to the admissions committee. The admissions committee operates under a rolling admission process, and admissions may continue until two weeks before the start of classes. The committee strives to respond to all applicants within two weeks from the time a completed application is submitted.
If you are accepted and wish to secure your place in the program, the final step will be to make a non-refundable $350 tuition deposit that is applied to your first semester’s tuition. Your Enrollment Coach will be in touch with you throughout this process with updates and to answer any questions.
The Master of Environmental Science: Hydrology & Water Security has three starts per year: Fall (August), Spring (January), and Summer (May).
An advanced degree from OU in geospatial technologies prepares you to leverage new technologies to support governmental, environmental, business, and societal decision-making affecting the future of our planet. The program is tailored to prepare you for occupations in both the public and private sectors in fields ranging from agriculture to public zoning to ecology to financial services.
The OU College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences offers various training opportunities and collaboration with partners in the growing field of geospatial technologies, providing you with a head start in transitioning from the classroom to the real world.
To apply to OU Online programs, students must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university (or international equivalent).
It could be! The Master of Science in Geospatial Technology program is a mix of seasoned professionals and career pivoters. Not only are there individuals who are already established in their field and looking to refine or diversify their skill set in the program, but we also have students who are new and looking to break into the field.
We suggest filling out the request form and one of our enrollment services coaches will be in touch shortly to discuss the program and help you determine if it is a good fit for you and your goals.
Tuition for the online Master of Science in Geography and Environmental Sustainability with a concentration in Geospatial Technologies is $32,505 ($985 per credit hour). Fees associated with the program are included in this cost. Books and materials are additional.
Alternatively, OU Online offers a Graduate Certificate in Geography and Environmental Sustainability with a Concentration in Geospatial Technologies. Tuition for this 12-credit certificate program is $11,820 ($985 per credit hour). Fees associated with the program are included in this cost. Books and materials are additional.
Once accepted into the program, you are required to submit a $350 non-refundable deposit that will be applied to the first semester’s tuition and reserve your spot in the upcoming cohort.
Yes, both the Master’s and certificate programs are 100% online offering convenience and flexibility for students who would like to continue working full-time.
With the flexible, online format, you can earn your master’s degree in 21 months – all while continuing to work full-time. The program was developed for working adults, allowing you to complete coursework at your convenience.
Yes, each course will meet once a week in the evening hours for a live lecture. All lectures will be recorded if you cannot attend the live lecture.
The online M.S. in Geospatial Technology Admissions Committee respects the investment each person makes in applying to the program. Applications are evaluated on a rolling admissions basis, ensuring that each candidate receives a prompt response to their application. Once all documents are received, the application is considered, and a decision is made. The committee strives to respond to all applicants within one week from the time a completed application is submitted.
It may be possible to transfer up to 12 credit hours from another regionally accredited school. Transfer credits are considered on a case-by-case basis and at the discretion of the admissions committee to determine which credits meet the requirements for transfer.
The MSS program prepares students to meet the rising pressure to understand, comply with, and implement governance surrounding ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) sustainability regulations. The multidisciplinary program helps students develop an understanding of science, policies, technologies, financial models, and practices that support sustainable development. The curriculum is built based on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Graduates will be better qualified to serve and meet the needs of private and public-sector employers and non-profit organizations— to learn the practices behind creating manufactured products through economically sound processes that minimize environmental impacts while conserving energy and natural resources. They may pursue careers as Industrial Engineers, Architectural and Engineering Managers, Mechanical Engineers, Environmental Consultants, Environmental Policy Analysts, or Sustainability Directors, among others.
Once you send in your initial application, your enrollment coach will be in touch to inform you of any additional documents we will need. After your application file is complete, it is sent to the admissions committee. The admissions committee operates under a rolling admission process, and admissions may continue until two weeks before the start of classes. The committee strives to respond to all applicants within two weeks from the time a completed application is submitted.
If you are accepted and wish to secure your place in the program, the final step will be to make a non-refundable $350 tuition deposit that is applied to your first semester’s tuition. Your Enrollment Coach will be in touch with you throughout this process with updates and to answer any questions.
The M.S. in Natural Gas Engineering and Management was designed to prepare industry professionals with both technical and managerial skills required to advance in the Natural Gas industry. Students can choose between two tracks to customize their experience for their goals, Engineering or Management. Program graduates may go on to pursue positions such as Systems Engineer, Design Engineer, Environmental Project Manager, Portfolio Management Analyst, Natural Gas Consultant, St. Environmental Engineer, or Mechanical Engineer, among others. Careers for graduates vary based on their incoming undergraduate degree.
To apply to the online M.S. in Natural Gas Engineering and Management program, students must hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university (or appropriate international equivalent). Applicants are also highly encouraged to have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or greater in a quantitative/engineering discipline field from an accredited institution.
While most of our students have some form of academic and/or professional experience in the industry, it is not unheard of for students to come in without any knowledge of the field. The program will provide foundational knowledge and skills focused on the full natural gas value chain and build into more advanced technical and business-oriented curriculum.
We suggest filling out the request form and one of our enrollment coaches will be in touch shortly to discuss the program and help you determine if it is a good fit for you and your goals.
Tuition for the online Master of Science in Natural Gas Engineering and Management is $29,550 ($985 per credit hour). Books and other course materials may carry additional costs. There is also a $350 tuition deposit due upon enrollment that counts toward the first-semester tuition and reserves a spot in the upcoming class.
The University of Oklahoma’s Financial Aid office assists students by providing information about financial aid opportunities available at the University of Oklahoma. Please visit the OU Online Financial Aid page, e-mail onlineaid@ou.edu, or call (405) 325-2929 to learn more.
The M.S. in Natural Gas Engineering & Management is a 30-credit hour fully online program, which can be completed in 19 months while working full-time.
Much of the program operates asynchronously, but professors will also typically host once-weekly live lectures that take place in the evening via Zoom. This allows for real-time interaction and discussion with faculty and other students. These lectures do not start any time prior to 6 pm CT and typically last 60-90 minutes. They are also recorded, so if you miss a class, you can go back and watch the recording. The faculty recognizes the student demographic they are working with may have inconsistent schedules and long working hours, so there is added flexibility.
Admission to the online M.S. in Natural Gas Engineering & Management is selective. Applicants are highly encouraged to have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or greater in a quantitative/engineering discipline field from an accredited institution. A STEM degree is encouraged, but not required.
Applicants must complete an online application and will be asked to submit the following:
A Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score is not required. Additional admissions factors may include the following: work or service experience in the natural gas industry, demonstrated leadership potential, exceptional talents or skills, trends or improvement in academic performance, and undergraduate school performance.
Once you send in your initial application, your enrollment coach will be in touch to inform you of any additional documents we will need. After your application file is complete, it is sent to the admissions committee. The admissions committee operates under a rolling admission process, and admissions may continue until two weeks before the start of classes.
The committee strives to respond to all applicants within two weeks from the time a completed application is submitted. If you are accepted and wish to secure your place in the program, the final step will be to make a non-refundable $350 tuition deposit that is applied to your first semester’s tuition. Your Enrollment Coach will be in touch with you throughout this process with updates and to answer any questions.
This program has two starts per year, Fall (August) and Spring (January).
To apply to the online M.S. Industrial & Systems Engineering program, students must hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university (or appropriate international equivalent).
Students are required to have a background in Engineering Calculus I and II. A Linear Algebra course is recommended, though not required. Students are encouraged to hold a bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, and/or Mathematics (STEM) discipline but not required.
Tuition for the online Master of Science in Industrial & Systems Engineering is $32,505 ($985 per credit hour). Books and other course materials may carry additional costs. There is also a $350 non-refundable tuition deposit due upon enrollment that is applied towards the first-semester tuition and reserves a seat in the upcoming class.
The online Master of Science in Industrial & Systems Engineering is a 33-credit program that can be completed in as few as 24 months.
Much of the program operates asynchronously, but some professors will host once-weekly live lectures that take place in the evening via Zoom. This allows for real-time interaction and discussion with faculty and other students. These lectures do not start any time prior to 6 pm CT and typically last 60-90 minutes. Lectures are also recorded to help accommodate the schedules of those working full-time.
Once you send in your initial application, your enrollment coach will be in touch to inform you of any additional documents we will need. After your application file is complete, it is sent to the admissions committee. The admissions committee operates under a rolling admission process, and admissions may continue until two weeks before the start of classes. The committee strives to respond to all applicants within two weeks from the time a completed application is submitted.
If you are accepted and wish to secure your place in the program, the final step will be to make a non-refundable $350 tuition deposit that is applied to your first semester’s tuition. Your Enrollment Coach will be in touch with you throughout this process with updates and to answer any questions.
The M.S. in Industrial & Systems Engineering has two starts per year, Fall (August) and Spring (January).
The MS-ELM program prepares students to establish, lead, manage and work in multidisciplinary teams to solve complex problems using the core principles of engineering leadership and management. Graduates may pursue positions such as Quality Engineer, Project Manager, Operations Manager, or Program Director. Visit the Careers page for more information.
Tuition for the online Master of Science in Engineering Leadership and Management (MS-ELM) is $29,550* ($985 per credit hour). Books and other course materials may carry additional costs. There is also a $350 tuition deposit due upon enrollment that counts toward the first-semester tuition and reserves a spot in the upcoming class.
*Tuition and fees are subject to change at the discretion of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education.
Applicants must complete an online application and will be asked to submit the following:
Interview, References, and GMAT/GRE scores are not required for admission.
If you are accepted and wish to secure your place in the program, the final step will be to make a non-refundable $350 tuition deposit that is applied to your first semester’s tuition. Your Enrollment Coach will be available throughout this process with updates and questions.
For more information on the admissions process, please complete the contact form and an enrollment services coach will be in touch shortly.