Common Curriculum:  The curricula in all programs are the same for the first two years; a student can delay choosing an engineering major until the beginning of the third year.

Course of Study: Engineering curricula are highly structured; acquisition of certain knowledge and skills must precede acquisition of more advanced ones.   There is thus very little flexibility in the order in which courses must be completed, and there are few electives.  Most engineering courses are offered only once a year, so an omission or deletion can add a year to the time required to complete the degree program.  Although a high percentage of our students graduate in four years, it should be noted that, nationwide, nearly half of all engineering graduates take more than four years to complete their degrees, so students should not become discouraged if this is needed.  The additional year may also be used to acquire additional expertise.

Advanced Curriculum (Four Year Program):

1. The curricula for the last two years have several components:
2. Advanced work in the engineering discipline chosen;
3. Integrated engineering project work and design;
4. Development of a specialized area (details of the areas of specialization for each degree program are given later in this booklet);
5. Completion of the University of Denver Common Curriculum

Advanced Curriculum (Five-Year Duel-Degree (BS/MS) Program):

1. The curricula for the last three years have several components:
2. Advanced work in the engineering discipline chosen;
3. Integrated engineering project work and design;
4. Completion of the University of Denver Common Curriculum;
5. Completion of the requirements for the MS in the engineering discipline.

Advanced Curriculum (Five-Year Program with MBA):

1. The curricula for the last three years have several components:
2. Advanced work in the engineering discipline chosen;
3. Integrated engineering project work and design;
4. Completion of the University of Denver Common Curriculum;
5. Completion of the requirements for the MBA.

It should be noted that these five-year curricula are highly intensive, and there is little opportunity to develop a specialization without further study.