CSE 501
Term 1
Engineering Mathematics & Computational Methods
Linear algebraDifferential equationsNumerical methods
Curated source: MIT 18.085 Computational Science and Engineering
10 creditsOpen resources
Open education · MIT OpenCourseWare study pathways · Led by Dr Calvin Mrewa
Open MSc pathway
Civil & structural engineering, made open.
A guided, self-paced MSc programme built around the strongest openly published learning materials from MIT OpenCourseWare — curated, sequenced and contextualised for serious study.
Now enrolling2026 / 27
Programme at a glance
60
guided credits
3
study terms
7
core modules
∞
open access
Designed for engineers, built-environment professionals and independent learners ready to go deeper.
The programme spine
From first principles to independent research.
A coherent route through the disciplines that shape safe, sustainable and buildable infrastructure.
01
Structures
Structural behaviour, analysis, materials and resilient design.
02
Ground & water
Geotechnics, foundations, hydraulics and environmental context.
03
Digital methods
Computational modelling, simulation and evidence-led decisions.
04
Professional practice
Research, delivery, sustainability and ethical engineering.
Curriculum map
A digital library, arranged like a degree.
CSE 502
Term 1
Advanced Structural Mechanics
ElasticityEnergy methodsFinite elements
Curated source: MIT 1.050 Solid Mechanics
10 creditsOpen resources
CSE 503
Term 1
Structural Analysis & Design
Steel systemsConcrete membersLoad paths
Curated source: MIT Civil & Environmental Engineering
10 creditsOpen resources
CSE 504
Term 2
Geotechnical Engineering & Foundations
Soil behaviourBearing capacityEarth retaining systems
Curated source: MIT 1.033 / 1.57 Geotechnical Engineering
10 creditsOpen resources
CSE 505
Term 2
Mechanics & Design of Concrete Structures
Reinforced concretePrestressingDurability
Curated source: MIT 1.054 Mechanics and Design of Concrete Structures
10 creditsOpen resources
CSE 506
Term 2
Infrastructure Systems & Construction
Construction planningRiskSustainable delivery
Curated source: MIT 1.036 / 1.040 Civil Engineering Systems
10 creditsOpen resources
CSE 507
Term 3
Research Methods & Dissertation
Research designTechnical writingCapstone thesis
Curated source: Open programme studio
20 creditsOpen resources
Academic lead
Dr Calvin Mrewa
Lecturer and programme guide. Dr Mrewa frames the MIT OpenCourseWare materials into a practical postgraduate route, with emphasis on structural reasoning, engineering judgement and research communication.
Guided pathway
Weekly study prompts
Capstone feedback framework
Capstone feedback framework
Open, digital, yours
Study with the original source material.
This programme links directly to MIT OpenCourseWare lectures, notes, assignments and exams. MIT content remains hosted and credited by MIT; Musset Academy provides the pathway and study context.