Urban Systems Engineering, Urban Building Systems Track (M.ENG.)
Illinois Tech’s Master of Engineering in Urban Systems Engineering program prepares students to rise to the challenges of designing and maintaining tomorrow’s smart, sustainable cities. Core courses provide a solid knowledge base for students to launch specializations in urban transportation systems, urban building systems, or the monitoring and control of urban systems.
The urban building systems track includes courses in building energy models, energy conservation in building design, and lighting systems design. Students can also add on a variety of electives ranging from legal considerations to construction issues to real estate fundamentals.
Please note that some programs designated as online require in-person coursework such as lab, classroom participation, or a thesis. As such, all courses will be offered fully online for the fall 2020 semester, however, some courses in subsequent semesters may require in-person attendance.
Program Overview
The urban building systems track prepares students to rise to the challenges of designing and maintaining tomorrow’s smart, sustainable cities. Coursework includes building information modeling, energy conservation in building design, and lighting systems design.
Career Opportunities
Our graduate urban systems engineering program specializing in urban building systems will prepare you for such careers as:
- Energy systems engineer
- Building systems engineer
- Lighting design engineer
The Master of Engineering in Urban Systems Engineering, Urban Building Systems Track includes courses in building design, building information modeling, and lighting systems design. Students can also add on a variety of electives ranging from legal considerations to construction issues to real estate fundamentals.
Each applicant will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis during the application review process to determine any deficiency course requirements.