Graduate Programs

We offer 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.

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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

Ph.D. Civil Engineering & Environmental Engineering

Computer Science

Ph.D. Computer Science

Electrical & Computer Engineering

Ph.D. Computer Engineering

Ph.D. Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering

Operations Research & Engineering Management

Ph.D. Operations Research

Additional Degree Programs

Ph.D. Applied Science

Computer Science

D.E. Software Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

D.E. Mechanical Engineering

Operations Research & Engineering Management

D.E. Engineering Management

Dual degrees offered in partnership with SMU Cox School of Business:

Civil & Environmental Engineering

M.S. Civil Engineering + MBA

M.S. Environmental Engineering + MBA

Computer Science

M.S. Computer Science + MBA

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

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

Cloud Engineering Certificate

Development Operations Certificate

Integrated Circuit Design Certificate

Power Engineering Certificate

VLSI Design & Reliability Certificate

Graduate Research

Participate in graduate research opportunities at SMU Lyle and tackle real-world challenges in cybersecurity, healthcare, defense, emergency response, infrastructure, and more.

Priority Application Deadlines

Term US Citizens, Permanent Residents and H1, H4 Visa International, F1, F2, J1, J2 Visa Weekend Format
Fall July 15 May 15 May 15
Spring Nov 15 Nov 10 N/A
Summer April 15 N/A N/A

Current Students

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