News Release
Jacobs School Offers New Professional Degree Programs for Engineers
San Diego, CA, June 27, 2011 -- Beginning this fall, the UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering will offer two new interdisciplinary Master of Advanced Study (MAS) programs. Both will provide technical executive education for engineering professionals. These high quality master degree programs are closely aligned with Jacobs School of Engineering faculty research strengths as well as industry workforce needs. Training focuses on industry-specific application areas that are not available through traditional master degree programs.
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| Master of Advanced Study Programs |
New MAS Programs
These programs join the successful Architecture-Based Enterprise Systems Engineering(AESE) program.
Master of Advanced Study Programs at the Jacobs School
* Courses taught by world-class Jacobs School of Engineering faculty
* Earn your degree in two years on a convenient schedule for working engineers
* Interdisciplinary curricula in industry-specific application areas
* Network with other engineering professionals and technical leaders on teams and in small classes
Medical Device Engineering
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| Medical Device Engineering |
The Medical Device Engineering program provides focused cross-disciplinary technical education geared to engineers and scientists from medical device and instrumentation companies. Graduates will have the expertise to design medical devices that take advantage of new technologies based on recent advances in bioengineering, biomaterials, genomics, computing and telecommunications. The curriculum includes instruction in life science technologies, embedded controls, computer-aided design, clinical needs assessment, mechanics and transport, anatomy and physiology, biomaterials, and an introduction to business issues.
Update: A free Medical Device Engineering information roundtable in San Diego on August 2 at 8:30 a.m. at BIOCOM 4510 Executive Drive, Plaza One, San Diego, CA.
Faculty Directors:
Juan C. Lasheras: Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE), and Bioengineering (BE); Director of the Center for Medical Devices and Technology
John Watson: Bioengineering (BE); Director, Whitaker Center for Biomedical Engineering
Wireless Embedded Systems
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| Wireless Embedded Systems |
The Wireless Embedded Systems program provides training for professional engineers who plan to become technical leaders in embedded wireless technology. In the near future, wireless embedded systems will connect everyday devices to each other and to larger systems in nearly every market sector, including medical devices, personal electronics, transportation infrastructure and manufacturing. The unique design requirements of these next generation embedded wireless devices dictate a holistic design approach. Their form factor, cost, and power consumption must be dramatically lower than existing cellular phones. To meet these design requirements, the Wireless Embedded Systems program offers a unique interdisciplinary background in systems, software, hardware and communication theory.
Faculty Directors
George Papen: Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE)
Ryan Kastner: Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)
Architecture-Based Enterprise Systems Engineering
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| Architecture-Based Enterprise Systems Engineering |
The Architecture-Based Enterprise Systems Engineering program offers working engineers a comprehensive and balanced understanding of complexity and the tools for building effective enterprise systems. Graduates gain an understanding of program and project management approaches to dealing with challenges of complex large scale enterprise systems and unexpected complex events. Graduates are well prepared to assume a leadership role in enabling their organizations to respond innovatively to the challenges of the dynamic, competitive and event-driven environment.
Faculty Directors
Harold Sorenson: Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE)
Ingolf Krueger: Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), Adjunct appointment in Rady School of Management
Specific questions? Considering an information session at your company?
Contact Faye Kurpanek: JacobsMAS@ucsd.eduor 858-361-8160
Applications are now being accepted for fall classes
The Jacobs School of Engineering is also in the process of developing the following Master of Advanced Study programs.
Simulation-Based Engineering
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| Simulation-Based Engineering |
The Simulation-Based Engineering program prepares graduates to solve multi-physics engineering problems using the techniques of modern computational analysis. Employing computer simulation techniques to study and predict physical events and the behavior of engineered systems promises to revolutionize the way engineering and science are conducted in the 21st century. The program offers a mix of cutting-edge computational mechanics theory and practice. Graduates will have the tools to solve engineering problems of interest and importance to industry and national laboratories. This is currently the only professionally geared master degree program in simulation-based engineering offered in the United States.
Faculty Directors
Yuri Bazilevs: Structural Engineering (SE)
David Benson: Structural Engineering (SE)
Marc Meyers: Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) and NanoEngineering (NE)
Structural Health Monitoring
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| Structural Health Monitoring |
The Structural Health Monitoring program prepares engineers to lead in the fields of structural health monitoring and prognosis. Graduates gain expertise in the key technology areas needed for structural damage detection and prediction. This approach is crucial for optimal life-cycle management of the structure from design to retirement, including minimizing maintenance and operation costs, and maximizing performance. The systems-level approach of the Structural Health Monitoring program ensures that graduates’ technical expertise can be applied to practically any aerospace, civil, or mechanical structural component or system.
Faculty Directors
Michael Todd: Structural Engineering (SE)
Truong Nguyen: Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE)
Charles Farrar: Los Alamos National Labor atory / Adjunct Professor Structural Engineering (SE)
Media Contacts
Daniel Kane
Jacobs School of Engineering
858-534-3262
dbkane@ucsd.edu