Information for Graduate Students
Graduate Programs
We are among the most popular colleges on campus. Why? Because we offer an unmatched combination of diverse degree programs that help students land high-demand jobs.
Admissions
Preparing for graduate school can be an exciting yet challenging event in your life. Your application provides you with the opportunity to present a compelling picture of who you are, why you’ve decided to go back to school, and what you want to accomplish in your future career.
Important Dates
Whether your a prospective student working on your application or a current student working on your thesis, these important dates and deadlines will help you stay on track.
Our graduate studies programs uniquely blend research experience with disciplinary education and real-word applications, which provide a strong foundation for professional career advancement.
Dr. George Zouridakis, associate dean for technology division research and graduate studies
Graduate Programs
Technology Division at the Cullen College of Engineering offers eleven Master of Science degree programs through four departments. All of our degrees require 30 semester credit hours to complete the coursework. We are proud to boast that nine of our master degrees are STEM-designated, approved programs. With a healthy balance of theory and real-world life applications, combined with your commitment and creative ingenuity, you can put yourself in a position to excel in any industry or organization.
The Master of Science (MS) in Engineering Technology, specialization in Biotechnology (BTEC) - emphasizes bioprocessing, protein engineering, computational biology, and federal regulations. Designed to help prepare individuals to conduct or supervise research and development in biotechnology or medical fields, this highly inter- and multi-disciplinary degree defines biotechnology education and research for the future.
Program Coordinator
Venkatesh Balan, Ph.D.
Email: vbalan [at] uh.edu (vbalan[at]uh[dot]edu)
Phone: 713-743-6640
Graduate Advisor
Email: cotgrad [at] uh.edu (cotgrad[at]uh[dot]edu)
Phone: 713-743-4100
The Master of Science (MS) in Engineering Technology, specialization in Computational Health Informatics (CHI), is a highly interdisciplinary degree, which prepares the next generation of professionals for careers in the technological transformation of healthcare. Graduates are empowered to become leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators in a broad range of healthcare technologies for detecting diseases, assisting with treatment, and monitoring the efficacy of therapeutic interventions.
With particular emphasis on emerging trends in mobile computing, medical imaging and instrumentation, wearable sensors, multimodal data mining, information security, and a variety of research activities, students gain valuable experience engaging in application-driven research with engineering technology faculty and collaborators at major research and academic institutions.
Program Coordinator
Fatima Merchant, Ph.D.
Email: fmerchant [at] uh.edu (fmerchant[at]uh[dot]edu)
Phone: 713-743-8292
Graduate Advisor
Email: cotgrad [at] uh.edu (cotgrad[at]uh[dot]edu)
Phone: 713-743-4100
Business value and seek out managers with advanced technical knowledge and leadership skills. Earning a Master of Science degree in Construction Management at the University of Houston positions you on a direct pathway for continued success in this challenging and rewarding career. Our experienced faculty and intensive curricula prepare students with a range of practical and technical skills like estimating, scheduling, contract administration, and project management. You will be among the best prepared to apply your knowledge to practical work through training in advanced topics, such as risk analysis, sustainability, information management, industry best practices, quality management, and leadership theories.
Program Coordinator
Lu Gao, Ph.D.
Email: lgao5 [at] central.uh.edu (lgao5[at]central[dot]uh[dot]edu)
Phone: 713-743-4436
Graduate Advisor
Email: cotgrad [at] uh.edu (cotgrad[at]uh[dot]edu)
Phone: 713-743-4100
The Master of Science degree in Cybersecurity is a hands-on program designed specifically to prepare individuals for responsible leadership roles in the technology-based and information-based workplaces. Designed for working professionals, this two-year program connects theory and experiential learning to equip technology professionals with the skills to assess the security needs of information systems and then to lead and manage the implementation and maintenance of the recommended security solutions.
The program is recognized by the National Security Agency/Department of Homeland Security as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education program. Coupled with the Center for Information Security Research and Education, this program offers opportunities to participate in innovative applied research. It is also recognized by the Project Management Institute, the program includes key management skills within the project management framework.
Program Coordinator
Wm. Arthur Conklin, Ph.D.
Email: waconklin [at] uh.edu (waconklin[at]uh[dot]edu)
Phone: 713-743-1556
Graduate Advisor
Email: cotgrad [at] uh.edu (cotgrad[at]uh[dot]edu)
Phone: 713-743-4100
As futurists, Foresight graduates enter an emerging profession that helps clients and employers anticipate significant changes that lie ahead and influence those changes to achieve their long-term goals. Strategists in major corporations have identified these important professional challenges in their work:
- Challenging strategic assumptions
- Translating strategy into action
- Communicating strategy
- Identifying discontinuous change
- Adapting strategy to rapid change
The Foresight program at UH addresses these concerns by focusing on anticipating and creating discontinuous and transformational change. Futurists analyze rapid alterations in external environments and use systems thinking to increase the changes of achieving preferred futures.
Program Coordinator
Andy Hines, Ph.D.
Email: ahines [at] uh.edu (ahines[at]uh[dot]edu)
Phone: 713-743-4930
Graduate Advisor
Email: cotgrad [at] uh.edu (cotgrad[at]uh[dot]edu)
Phone: 713-743-4100
Do you want to become an inspired creative thinker and leader in an expanding fast-paced industry? Are you ready to learn new strategies from faculty whose industry partnerships provide a simulating real world experience? If you have answered yes to both questions, this program is the right match to your interests. Global Retailing uniquely expands opportunities for students to successfully operate and lead retail businesses throughout the international marketplace. With a focus on the dynamics of multi-cultural consumer behavior, retail analytics, profitability and financial models, our program shapes visionaries for a proactive retail workforce flourishing with excellent career opportunities.
Partnerships with more than forty retail companies lead to paid internships that expand into rewarding careers for graduates.
Program Coordinator
Barbara Stewart, Ed.D., CFCS
Email: bstewart [at] uh.edu (bstewart[at]uh[dot]edu)
Phone: 713-743-4119
Graduate Advisor
Email: cotgrad [at] uh.edu (cotgrad[at]uh[dot]edu)
Phone: 713-743-4100
The Human Resource Development Master of Science degree at the University of Houston is for professionals who seek to lead, facilitate, and sustain learning and change in diverse organizations.
Students who complete the program develop core competencies in instructional design, e-learning, adult learning, evaluation, leadership, and change. Our graduates work in varied functions such as: human resources, talent development. In addition, our graduates are known for their performance data applications in executing learning and change strategies.
In a recent survey, 64 percent of alumni reported that the course projects assisted them in securing employment. In addition, 67% reported changing jobs after graduation. Overall, our alumni reported a 10 to 20% salary increase after graduation.
Program Coordinator
Melika Shirmohammadi, Ph.D.
Email: mshirmoh [at] central.uh.edu (mshirmoh[at]central[dot]uh[dot]edu)
Phone: 713-743-1770
Graduate Advisor
Email: cotgrad [at] uh.edu (cotgrad[at]uh[dot]edu)
Phone: 713-743-4100
The Master of Science (MS) in Engineering Technology, specialization in Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET), builds upon our recognized Bachelor of Science degree, providing students with expertise in design and analysis of mechanical systems. With comprehensive teaching and research laboratories, the M.S. program offers courses and leading-edge research experience in several applied areas including instrumentation and measurement, biomedical systems, advanced materials design, manufacturing, systems integration, oil and gas applications, and energy.
The College of Technology is a destination for students from diverse undergraduate backgrounds including computer science, engineering, mathematics, and the natural sciences. Under the guidance of research faculty, our students are encouraged to complete their degree with a thesis and have the option to replace the thesis with additional class-work and a faculty-mentored project.
Program Coordinator
Zheng Fan, Ph.D.
Email: fanzheng [at] central.uh.edu (fanzheng[at]central[dot]uh[dot]edu)
Phone: 713-743-6978
Graduate Advisor
Email: cotgrad [at] uh.edu (cotgrad[at]uh[dot]edu)
Phone: 713-743-4100
Graduates of the Master of Science (MS) in Engineering Technology, specialization in Network Communication (NECO), land management and supervisory roles in virtually every industry where networking technologies are essential.
The comprehensive program offers courses ranging from networking fundamentals, security, network management to protocols, and algorithms. It prepares you for a variety of application areas such as optical networking, sensor networks, wireless networks and network programming. In addition to an enriching academic experience, there are opportunities for competitive research and instruction funding.
Program Coordinator
Ricardo Lent, Ph.D.
Email: rlent [at] uh.edu (rlent[at]uh[dot]edu)
Phone: 713-743-4239
Graduate Advisor
Email: cotgrad [at] uh.edu (cotgrad[at]uh[dot]edu)
Phone: 713-743-4100
With a Master of Science degree in Supply Chain and Logistics Technology, you will emerge with the right skills and knowledge in logistics, inventory management, transportation, sales and procurement. Graduates of our program fill vital management and supervisory roles in a wide range of industries, with job titles such as procurement manager, distribution manager, logistics engineer, logistics analyst, logistics consultant and logistics manager.
Program Coordinator
Zheyong Bian, Ph.D.
Email: zbian2 [at] central.uh.edu (zbian2[at]central[dot]uh[dot]edu)
Phone: 713-743-1875
Graduate Advisor
Email: cotgrad [at] uh.edu (cotgrad[at]uh[dot]edu)
Phone: 713-743-4100
The ability to plan and mange technology projects is an increasingly important skill for those with a technical background. The Master of Science degree in Technology Project Management prepares individuals for leadership roles in technology-driven workplaces.
Core courses provide in-depth preparation in project management skills complemented by a directed area of study to allow graduate students the opportunity to focus in an area of specialization.
Program Coordinator
Dennis Louis Sherman, Ph.D.
Email: dlsherma [at] central.uh.edu (dlsherma[at]central[dot]uh[dot]edu)
Phone: 713-743-3324
Graduate Advisor
Email: cotgrad [at] uh.edu (cotgrad[at]uh[dot]edu)
Phone: 713-743-4100
Options Explained
Project
Offered in nearly all our graduate programs, the project option is a way to apply in-depth knowledge of a given area to a practical endeavor. Students work with faculty advisors to complete this option, and may choose a topic relevant to their current workplace.
Thesis
The thesis option, the most traditional pursuit, is offered in all but one of our graduate programs. Advised by faculty, it is an opportunity to conduct in-depth research in the student's chosen field. In addition to performing research and reporting findings, students are required to present a proposal defense and a thesis defense to complete this option.
Coursework
The coursework option offered by the Global Retailing and Human Resource Development programs offers a unique perspective that focuses on equipping our students with the necessary skills and abilities to become more marketable in the workforce. Students are challenged to perform and display a scholarly approach to their assignments and course deliverables, preparing them to become industry leaders.
Internship
The internship option offered in our Foresight program provides real world experience while earning an advanced degree. In addition to being prepared for the workforce academically, students that complete this option also possess the special skill-set to advance and perform well as professionals.
IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES
The Technology Division at the Cullen College of Engineering has the following deadlines:
ADMISSION DEADLINES FOR ALL APPLICATIONS AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
| Fall: | July 15th | April 1st for International Applicants |
| Spring: | December 1st | October 1st for International Applicants |
PROJECT AND THESIS TASK TIMELINE
| Deadline | Task(s) |
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| 10—12 months prior to expected graduation date |
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| August (May graduates) January (December graduates) |
Select a committee. |
| September (May graduates) February (December graduates) |
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| October (May graduates) March (December graduates) |
Submit project report introduction or thesis introduction to advisor. |
| November (May graduates) April (December graduates) |
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| December—January (May graduates) May—August (December graduates) |
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| February (May graduates) September (December graduates) |
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| March (May graduates) October (December graduates) |
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| April (May graduates) November (December graduates) |
The thesis defense will consist of a 20—30 minute presentation where the student includes:
After defense, but no less than four weeks prior to the end of the term submit an unbound copy of the thesis to the Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Studies for pre-printing review. |
| Prior to end of term |
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