Advanced Study in Engineering (MAS-E)

University of California, Berkeley

About the Program

The Master of Advanced Study in Engineering (MAS-E) is an interdisciplinary, online professional degree program designed for busy working professionals who want to accelerate their careers by gaining state-of-the-art engineering knowledge and skills in a dynamic and engaging digital environment.

Students in this self-paced program have up to four years to complete the 24-unit degree. The MAS-E program is completed in 22 one-unit courses and a two-unit capstone project. The academically rigorous courses have pre-recorded lectures from Berkeley Engineering faculty, and all materials are available online and designed for self-paced study. The faculty members also provide live, virtual office hours throughout the semester.

The MAS-E degree program offers four interdisciplinary concentrations:

  1. Electronics and Systems Engineering
  2. Advanced Manufacturing and Materials
  3. Infrastructure, Energy, and the Environment
  4. Robotics and Controls

Students elect a concentration to focus their studies; each concentration has eight required courses. Students then choose 14 electives, and finish up with a 2-unit capstone course.

  1. Concentration (8 units): 8 required units specific to the concentration.
  2. Electives (14 units): 14 units from any part of the MAS-E course catalog.
  3. Interdisciplinary Capstone Project (2 units): Students will integrate cutting-edge knowledge and technical skills to address an interdisciplinary engineering challenge.
 

The College of Engineering also offers six other professional master’s degrees, and an MS and Ph.D in eight different departments and disciplines.

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Admissions

Admission to the Program

The Master of Advanced Study in Engineering (MAS-E) program is designed for both recent science or engineering graduates and individuals with several years of professional experience who are interested in gaining knowledge or skills for career growth.

The MAS-E degree is intended for those with a bachelor's degree in a STEM field, including but not limited to: Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Engineering, Math, Physics, and Computer Science.

Pre-enrollment

The following requirements are important to succeed in MAS-E courses and should be met before enrollment. Students may fulfill these requirements after admission.

  • Linear algebra & multivariable calculus
    • Some MAS-E courses require linear algebra and multivariable calculus as a prerequisite.
    • It is recommended to have coursework in these subjects, but motivated students without this coursework are allowed to self-study the relevant material.
  • Programming experience
    • To succeed in MAS-E courses, you must have some prior experience programming in a high-level language such as Python, Java, or C/C++. Students should be familiar with variable assignments and control structure (for loops, if statements, logic) in one of these languages.
    • You can satisfy this requirement through prior coursework or through experience, or after admission.

Applying for Graduate Admission

Thank you for considering UC Berkeley for graduate study! UC Berkeley offers more than 120 graduate programs representing the breadth and depth of interdisciplinary scholarship. The Graduate Division hosts a complete list of graduate academic programs, departments, degrees offered, and application deadlines can be found on the Graduate Division website.

Prospective students must submit an online application to be considered for admission, in addition to any supplemental materials specific to the program for which they are applying. The online application and steps to take to apply can be found on the Graduate Division website.

Admission Requirements

The minimum graduate admission requirements are:

  1. A bachelor’s degree or recognized equivalent from an accredited institution;

  2. A satisfactory scholastic average, usually a minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B) on a 4.0 scale; and

  3. Enough undergraduate training to do graduate work in your chosen field.

For a list of requirements to complete your graduate application, please see the Graduate Division’s Admissions Requirements page. It is also important to check with the program or department of interest, as they may have additional requirements specific to their program of study and degree. Department contact information can be found here.

Where to apply?

Visit the Berkeley Graduate Division application page.

Master's Degree Requirements (MAS-E)

Length of Program

Students in this self-paced program have up to four years to complete the 24-unit degree, but they can finish in as few as two semesters if enrolled full-time.

Unit Requirements

The MAS-E degree requires: - 22 units of coursework; - A two-unit capstone project.

Interdisciplinary Themes

The MAS-E curriculum is organized into four interdisciplinary themes:

  1. Electronics and Systems Engineering
  2. Advanced Manufacturing and Materials
  3. Infrastructure, Energy, and the Environment
  4. Robotics and Controls

Students elect a concentration to focus their studies; each concentration has eight required courses. Students then choose 14 electives, and finish up with a 2-unit capstone course.

  1. Concentration (8 units): 8 required units specific to the concentration.
  2. Electives (14 units): 14 units from any part of the MAS-E course catalog.
  3. Interdisciplinary Capstone Project (2 units): Students will integrate cutting-edge knowledge and technical skills to address an interdisciplinary engineering challenge.

Advancing to Candidacy

Students must advance to candidacy prior to submission of the final capstone project.

Capstone

In the interdisciplinary Capstone project course, students will integrate learning from their technical courses to address an engineering challenge of their choosing. Through project, students will engineer solutions using cutting-edge technology and methods to address crucial industry, market, or societal needs.

Program Outcomes

The MAS-E program provides students with substantial technical expertise while also building their integrative and interdisciplinary skills.

The primary learning objectives for students of this degree are to:

  1. Master methods of problem analysis and solving;
  2. Deepen and expand their technical knowledge and skills;
  3. Develop interdisciplinary expertise; and
  4. Integrate and apply knowledge through their capstone project.

Graduates of the MAS-E program will be primed to advance their careers by:

  • Learning the latest analytical methods in engineering;
  • Building advanced skills in data science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and more;
  • Diving deep into an interdisciplinary engineering domain;
  • Preparing for senior roles by studying subjects like technical leadership, innovation, digital transformation, and technology strategy.

Professional Development Activities

By studying subjects in this program like engineering leadership, digital transformation, and technology strategy, you can qualify for senior technical and management roles as an electrical engineer, materials engineer, environmental engineer, and more. Berkeley Engineering graduates go on to work for employers such as Apple, Boeing, Google, Micron, Siemens and Tesla. Students can expect to participate in program-specific targeted workshops, individual career coaching and consultations, and networking opportunities.

The UC Berkeley Career Center and the GradPro Professional Development program have an extensive on-campus recruiting program and numerous programs and workshops for engineering students. This includes special programs such as how to approach the job market, resume preparation, how to interview, along with providing opportunities to meet employers. Finally, you will be a member of a community of engineering leaders from different industries who will be your instant professional network as well as possible mentors, guiding you in your career journey.

Related Courses

Please note that the MAS-E program shares the "ENGIN" course code with other programs at UC Berkeley, and the list below is automatically populated for all ENGIN courses. For the most current list of courses available to MAS-E students, please visit our courses page here.

Contact Information

MAS-E Program

College of Engineering

214 Shires Hall

Phone: 510-384-2218

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Faculty Director

Tarek Zohdi, PhD

6117 Etcheverry Hall

Phone: 510-642-9172

zohdi@berkeley.edu

Program Director

Joelle Miles

214 Shires Hall

Phone: 510-384-2218

joelle.miles@berkeley.edu

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