MS in Mechanical Engineering

Overview

This degree program provides advanced study in traditional and contemporary Mechanical Engineering fields. The traditional concentration areas permits the student to increase his/her knowledge and competence in basic skills necessary to Mechanical Engineering while affording sufficient freedom to provide in-depth study in such areas as solid mechanics, structural dynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, mechanical design and computational methods. The Design Management concentration area prepares the student to succeed in the current Design/Engineering industry and business. Studies include CAD/CAE/CAM, Ergonomics, Design and Innovation, and Intellectual Property and Technology. The Manufacturing Management concentration area provides advanced study in Manufacturing to individuals who are interested in the Manufacturing field. This permits students to have up-to-date knowledge, hands on experience and strong competence in world-class manufacturing environments. Course work emphasizes global corporate and business practices, and Manufacturing Shop Floor environments.

The Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering is intended to prepare individuals with a strong mathematical, scientific, or technical background for entry into the Mechanical Engineering field at an advanced level and for further study leading to the doctorate. Admission to the program requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering and/ or design curriculum and make up of any deficiencies in previous training. Furthermore, an undergraduate background that includes elementary physics and calculus sequences, and linear algebra is required. The Design Management concentration area also requires a substantial proficiency in design to be demonstrated via previous design training or work experience. The Manufacturing Management concentration area requires an engineering/business background with substantial industrial experience. Applicants are expected to have an average of B or better in their undergraduate course work. The Department also offers, as an integral part of the Mechanical Engineering Masters Degree, the opportunity to specialize in several Concentration areas.

Concentration Areas:

• CAD/CAM
• Intellectual Property Management
• Manufacturing Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Robotics and Automation

Please refer to the Graduate Studies Division Catalog pages for course details of the concentration areas. In addition, the department also offers the opportunity to acquire dual graduate degrees along with the M.S. degree in Computer Engineering. Candidates for these dual Masters degree programs are typically required to complete a total of 48 credit hours to satisfy the requirements of two Masters degrees. This implies 15 credit hours in addition to the 33 hours required for the M.S. degree in Computer Engineering. The concentration areas can be applied to satisfy the requirements of dual Masters degree programs of study. Please refer to the Graduate Studies Division catalogue pages for detailed information on Dual Graduate Degree programs:

Available Dual Degree Programs:

• M.S. in Mechanical Engineering / Computer Science
• M.S. in Mechanical Engineering / Computer Engineering
• M.S. in Mechanical Engineering / Electrical Engineering.
• M.S. in Mechanical Engineering / Technology Management
• M.S. in Mechanical Engineering / MBA

Furthermore, customized study plans to allow receiving the Mechanical Engineering M.S. degree while pursuing either the Ph.D. degree in Computer Science and Engineering or the Ed.D. degree in Education are available. Doctoral students in these two programs should consult their respective doctoral advisors to work on their individualized plans. Further details on the dual M.S. in Mechanical Engineering degree programs are available in the catalog section on the Graduate Studies Division.

Curriculum Requirements

Students must elect one of the following to satisfy state licensure requirements:

• Thesis MEEG 598 (6 semester hours)
• Masters Project MEEG 597 (3 semester hours)

The elective courses may be chosen from the list of Mechanical Engineering concentration areas or chosen in consultation with the graduate advisor.

The course requirements of concentration areas are described in the Graduate Studies Division section of the catalog. The concentration areas can be applied to satisfy the requirements of dual Masters degree programs of study.