The Master of Engineering degree is a coursework-only (Plan III) degree with a focus on professional practice. UNM is the only institution in the state of New Mexico to offer the Master of Engineering degree as well as degrees in Construction Engineering and Construction Management.<br><br>The Master of Engineering degree combines advanced training in civil engineering practice and design and an emphasis on written and oral communication skills. As a practice-oriented program, it will provide students with the technical expertise and management training to be successful design engineers.<br><br>The program is designed for students who work full-time, and some of the classes will be offered on-line to accommodate students who cannot come to UNM main campus. Graduates of the program should have no shortage of job opportunities, as the demand for professional engineers exceeds the supply.<br><br>The Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering collaborated closely with professionals in local engineering companies and the national labs to develop the program. Brian Burnett, president of Albuquerque-based civil engineering firm Bohannan Huston, Inc. (BHI), is also president of the Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering Advisory Board. Many companies want a higher level of education than a Bachelor's degree, says Burnett. UNM's Master of Engineering degree program will create more highly-qualified employees and reduce on-the-job training, says Burnett.