Master of Science in Fire Protection Engineering
Advance your engineering career while developing the expertise to help protect people, property and communities from fire.
Cal Poly’s Master of Science in Fire Protection Engineering prepares engineers and technical professionals to identify, analyze and mitigate fire hazards and risks. Through advanced study in fire dynamics, fire modeling, detection and suppression systems, structural fire protection and other specialized topics, students develop the technical knowledge and practical skills needed to address complex fire and life safety challenges.
Designed for Working Professionals
The program combines advanced engineering education with practical application, allowing students to build expertise they can apply to real-world fire protection challenges. Courses are offered online, providing flexibility for professionals balancing graduate study with their careers.
Build Advanced Fire Protection Engineering Expertise
The 30-semester-unit program provides a foundation in fire protection engineering science and applications while allowing students to explore specialized areas of interest.
Students develop expertise in areas such as:
- fire dynamics and combustion
- fire modeling
- fire detection and alarm systems
- fire suppression systems
- structural fire protection
- fire and life safety analysis
The program culminates in advanced project or research work that allows students to apply their knowledge to a significant fire protection engineering problem.
Prepare for What's Next
Graduates are prepared to apply advanced fire protection engineering principles across a range of industries and professional settings, including engineering and consulting firms, fire protection system design, government agencies, research organizations and other organizations focused on fire and life safety.
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