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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 Â鶹Éç 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 and 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 Leadership and Innovation*
Operations Research & Engineering Management
M.S. Operations Research and Analytics
Multidisciplinary Degree Programs
M.S. Datacenter Systems Engineering
*Select Â鶹Éç Lyle Master's Degrees available in Weekend Format.
Civil & 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 Â鶹Éç 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
Graduate Research
Participate in graduate research opportunities at Â鶹Éç 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 Graduate Students
Access enrollment tools, thesis and dissertation resources, academic support and more.
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