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Graduate Programs
SMU Lyle offers master’s and doctoral degrees in the departments of Civil and Environmental Engineering; Computer Science; Electrical and Computer Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; and Operations Research and Engineering Management.
Your Master's Degree in Engineering, Your Way
Ready to advance your career, deepen your expertise, and increase your earning potential? At SMU Lyle, you can take advantage of our customizable and stackable degrees. Expand your skillset with specialized certificates that build to a master's degree. With Lyle Anywhere® , you choose the learning format that suits your needs.
Graduate Degree Programs
Civil & Environmental Engineering
M.S. Environmental Engineering
M.A. Sustainability & Development
Computer Science
100% Online - M.S. Computers Science - Artificial Intelligence Specialization
Electrical & Computer Engineering
100% Online - M.S. Network Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
M.S. Biomedical Instrumentation
M.S. Manufacturing Management*
Operations Research & Engineering Management
M.S. Engineering Entrepreneurship
M.S. Operations Research & Analytics
Multidisciplinary Degree Programs
M.S. Datacenter Systems Engineering
*Select SMU Lyle Master's Degrees available in Weekend Format.
Civil & Environmental Engineering
Ph.D. Civil Engineering & Environmental Engineering
Computer Science
Electrical & Computer Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Operations Research & Engineering Management
Additional Degree Programs
Computer Science
Mechanical Engineering
Operations Research & Engineering Management
Dual degrees offered in partnership with SMU Cox School of Business:
Civil & Environmental Engineering
M.S. Environmental Engineering + MBA
Computer Science
M.S. Software Engineering + MBA
Electrical & Computer Engineering
M.S. Computer Engineering + MBA
M.S. Electrical Engineering + MBA
M.S. Network Engineering + MBA
Mechanical Engineering
M.S. Mechanical Engineering + MBA
Operations Research & Engineering Management
M.S. Operations Research & Analytics + MBA
Multidisciplinary Programs
M.A. Design & Innovation + MBA
SMU Lyle Graduate Certificates empower you to specialize in your field or close critical knowledge gaps, helping you advance your engineering career and achieve your professional goals.
Electrical & Computer Engineering
Development Operations Certificate
Integrated Circuit Design Certificate
VLSI Design & Reliability Certificate
Design & Innovation
Graduate Research
Participate in graduate research opportunities at SMU Lyle and tackle real-world challenges in cybersecurity, healthcare, defense, emergency response, infrastructure, and more.
Upcoming Graduate Events
Priority Application Deadlines
| Term | US Citizens, Permanent Residents and H1, H4 Visa | International, F1, F2, J1, J2 Visa | Weekend Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | August 10 | July 10 | July 15 |
| Spring | Jan 2 | Nov 15 | Nov 15 |
| Summer | April 15 | N/A | April 15 |
Current Students
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