Transportation Engineering Track
Transportation Engineering is a program area within the Civil Engineering Program at the UMass Amherst College of Engineering. It is at the cutting edge of transportation technology, with multi-modal research and instruction covering wide-ranging issues, such as transportation safety, intelligent transportation systems, human factors, freight movement, travel demand management, and traveler information centers.
The on-campus Transportation Center works with state, federal, and industrial agencies to promote research and education, and currently consists of the following major research programs.
Student chapters and professional societies include the Institute of Transportation Engineers, the Women's Transportation Seminar, the American Society of Civil Engineers - Transportation & Development Institute, and the New England Intelligent Transportation Society.
Benefits list
BS in Civil with Transportation Focus
While undergraduate Civil Engineering majors begin their experience by taking foundational courses in mathematics, chemistry, and physics, they have the ability to explore Transportation Engineering by taking elective courses in this area in their junior and senior years.
MS in Civil with Transportation Focus
The masters program prepares students for careers in industry, government, consulting, or for further study at the doctoral level. Both thesis and coursework-only options are available. A multidisciplinary approach provides flexibility in designing both coursework and research.
PhD in Civil with Transportation Focus
The PhD program emphasizes research activities, preparing students to conduct impactful research and produce significant contributions to the field. A personalized approach to faculty mentorship ensures that students have a broad understanding of the technical and social elements of transportation.
Application information & deadlines
Program Coordinator: Dr. Daiheng Ni, ni [at] engin [dot] umass [dot] edu (ni[at]engin[dot]umass[dot]edu)
Civil Engineering
From transportation and water systems to buildings and more, UMass Amherst Civil Engineering students protect natural resources and improve lives.