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Mechanical Engineering, M.S.

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Master of Science
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Mechanical engineers create the physical systems and devices that define modern society — everything from automobiles to air conditioning, robots to power plants, people movers to artificial limbs, and rocket engines to satellites. At the School of Engineering, we groom our students to become the inventors and innovators of tomorrow, to jumpstart the next generation of entrepreneurial ventures. In short, we help them transform our philosophy of invention, innovation, and entrepreneurship — or i2e — into action.

The MS in Mechanical Engineering program is flexible enough for our students to pursue it as a terminal degree or as a stepping stone towards a Ph.D. degree. Many enter such fields as computer engineering, nanotechnology, software development, and financial engineering. They also occupy positions in bioengineering, manufacturing, astronautics, systems engineering, and corporate management and law. Others become leading stewards of the natural environment by advancing resource conservation, more efficient energy consuming devices, and new energy sources.

Admission Requirements

A bachelor’s degree and a good academic record in mechanical engineering from a reputable college or university are generally required for admission to this program. Applicants with degrees from fields other than mechanical engineering may be admitted but may have to complete additional studies to achieve a comparable background. Courses required to achieve this status are specified as part of the admission evaluation. Undergraduate courses specified for this purpose cannot count toward credits for the graduate degree. Graduate programs are subject to prior approval of a graduate adviser designated by the department.

Find out more about Admission Requirements.

Curriculum

To earn a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree at the School of Engineering you must select a specialty in Mechanical Engineering and complete 30 credits as outlined below:

  • Required courses - 12 credits
  • Specialty courses - 6 credits
  • ME/ROB electives - 6 credits
  • Free electives - 6 credits

Fluids and Energy Engineering 

A minimum of two additional courses (6 credits) must be selected from

ME-GY 6153 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
ME-GY 6163 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
ME-GY 6173 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
ME-GY 6183 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
ME-GY 6813 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
ME-GY 6823 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
ME-GY 6833 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
ME-GY 7063 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
ME-GY 7073 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
ME-GY 7083 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
ME-GY 7113 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
ME-GY 7133 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
ME-GY 7153 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
 

ME/ROB xxxx Electives Approved by the Graduate Adviser, Credits: 6.00 total

Free Electives, Credits: 6.00 total

 

Controls and Dynamic Systems Specialty

A minimum of two additional courses (6 credits) must be selected from

ROB-GY 5103 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
ME-GY 5653 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
ME-GY 6513 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
ME-GY 6613 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
ME-GY 6713 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
ME-GY 7613 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
ME-GY 7623 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
ME-GY 7703 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
ROB-GY 6203 Please refer to the bulletin for more information

ME/ROB xxxx Electives Approved by the Graduate Adviser, Credits: 6.00 total

Free Electives, Credits: 6.00 total

 

Mechanics and Structural Systems Specialty

A minimum of two additional courses (6 credits) must be selected from

ME-GY 5243 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
ME-GY 5443 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
ME-GY 6223 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
ME-GY 6253 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
ME-GY 6413 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
ME-GY 6423 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
ME-GY 6513 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
ME-GY 6843 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
ME-GY 7213 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
ME-GY 7243 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
ME-GY 7323 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
ME-GY 7333 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
ME-GY 7353 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
ME-GY 7443 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
ME-GY 8213 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
ME-GY 8273 Please refer to the bulletin for more information

ME/ROB xxxx Electives Approved by the Graduate Adviser, Credits: 6.00 total

Free Electives, Credits: 6.00 total

  • To graduate, you must have a 3.0 GPA or better in each of the following:

    • In the average of all graduate courses taken at the School of Engineering (whether or not some of these courses are being used to satisfy specific degree requirements)
    • In the average of all courses submitted for the graduate degree
    • In each guided studies, readings, projects, thesis, courses, or credits enrolled
  • You must take at least 21 credits out of the 30 credits needed for the degree at the School of Engineering. In other words, 9 credits may be transferred from elsewhere.
  • No more than 6 credits in “Guided Reading” courses are allowed
  • Validation credit is not allowed, but the graduate adviser may waive specific requirements (and substitute designated ones), based upon your prior studies or experience
  • Transfer credits are not granted for the following:
    • Undergraduate courses
    • Courses counted toward satisfying undergraduate degree requirements
    • Courses not related to the graduate program as stated in this catalog
    • Courses that received a grade lower than B
  • You must complete your degree in 5 years, unless a formal leave of absence is approved before the period for which studies are interrupted
  • If you decide to do a ME-GY 996X Masters Project or ME-GY 997X Masters Thesis (9 credits) as part of your work for the degree, those 9 credits will be counted against 3 out of the 6 credits in ME electives, 3 out of the 6 credits in ME Required for the Specialty Area credits, and 3 out of the 6 credits of Free Electives. Formatting guidelines for the submission of a Master's Thesis or Project can be found by clicking here. 
  • You are not allowed to submit more than 3 courses (9 credits), starting with a 5 for MS degree requirements satisfaction
  • Departmental electives include courses with a mechanical (ME), aerospace (AE), or materials (MT) prefix, plus departmental thesis or project credits
  • All courses and program details are subject to adviser approval