School of Engineering Graduate STEM-designated

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

MS Master of Science

The master’s in Mechanical Engineering degree program prepares the student for a successful professional career through advanced study in design, development, analysis, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical systems for a wide range of industries.

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4Manufacturing through solid mechanics

Technical areas

4Plus School of Engineering labs

Department laboratories

36 moSTEM-designated degrees

OPT for international students

2Customized study plans

Degrees at once

Curriculum

An individualized program of study

CORE

Core plus technical electives

The Mechanical Engineering master’s degree program combines core mechanical engineering courses with technical electives that enable the student to increase his/her knowledge and competence in essential skills for Mechanical Engineering while affording sufficient freedom to provide in-depth study in both traditional and contemporary curriculum tracks and explore emerging interdisciplinary areas.

TRACKS

Four technical areas

Manufacturing Engineering and Management. Thermal Fluid Systems and Sustainable Energy. Mechatronics and Automation. Solid Mechanics and Mechanical Design.

PLAN

Your own plan of study

The student is required to design an individualized program of study with the help and approval of their faculty advisor to meet their academic and career goals.

DUAL

Two degrees at once

Customized study plans also allow receiving the MS in Mechanical Engineering degree while pursuing another M.S. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Technology Management, and MBA. Two degree students in these two programs should consult their respective advisors to work on their individualized plans.

Laboratories

Four department laboratories

The department is the home of the CNC Mini Milling Machine Laboratory, Computer Aided Engineering and Rapid Prototyping Laboratory, the Applied Computational Fluid Dynamics Laboratory, and the Electronics Thermal Management Laboratory. Students can also access the other laboratories in the School of Engineering.

Some classes are taught by adjunct faculty from local industries and faculty from other engineering departments at UB.

CNC

Mini Milling Machine Laboratory

CFD

Applied Computational Fluid Dynamics

Admission requirements

How to apply

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. Students with other engineering or science background can be accepted into the program with the condition that they will make up their deficiencies in the core Mechanical Engineering areas (mechanics of materials, fluid mechanics, heat transfer and thermodynamics, dynamics of mechanical systems, design, and manufacturing) in the MSME program and/or through additional courses.

Program prerequisites

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related STEM field from an accredited university or recognized international institution
Recommended cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.90 or higher

Required materials

Application
Official transcript for the last degree earned
To be considered for a scholarship and prerequisite waivers, you must submit transcripts from each institution attended.
In certain cases, the GRE can be waived based on previous academic performance. After submitting your application and all other required documents, you may be admitted without the GRE or our admissions staff will contact you if the GRE is required for a decision.

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Deadlines

July 15

Fall semester

Completed application and all supporting documents

Dec 1

Spring semester

Completed application and all supporting documents

STEM and OPT

A STEM-designated degree

The MS degrees offered by the School of Engineering at University of Bridgeport are classified by ICE (US Immigration and Customs Enforcement) as STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) degrees. Therefore, all International Students who earn an MS degree are eligible for twelve (12) months of OPT (Optional Practical Training) and at the end of the twelve months of OPT, the student and the company the student works for, can apply for an extension of twenty-four (24) additional months of work, as long as the company is an E-verify company. In summary, a graduate with an MS degree can work under OPT in the USA for a total of thirty-six (36) months.

For more information, visit International Student Services.

36 mo

Total OPT available

STEM

Designated by ICE

Program outcomes

What you will be able to do

Students in the Mechanical Engineering master’s program will be able to design or analyze a system, component or process to meet desired needs within realistic, contemporary constraints such as health and safety, ethics, performance, sustainability, and economics.

Advanced technical skills

Develop specialized advanced skills in mechanical engineering fields including fluid mechanics, heat transfer, material science, dynamics, vibrations, numerical methods, design, and manufacturing.

Modern engineering practice

Demonstrate the ability to use techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice, and to create, adapt, transfer and integrate existing and emerging technologies into new products, processes, and services.

Judgment under constraint

Develop decision making, risk assessment and problem-solving skills considering both economic and other constraints.

Communication

Develop both technical and management oral presentation and written communication skills.

Funding

Stipends and scholarships

The following financial stipends and scholarships are available for qualified student applicants. (A) Graduate Merit Award: University of Bridgeport offers a Merit Scholarship to help deserving students meet their financial obligations of pursuing a graduate degree. (B) Graduate assistantships, research assistantships, and student employment. For more information, please refer to Cost and Financial Aid.

Course catalog

Every course, in full

View all courses offered and read full course descriptions in our online course catalog system.

Core requirements

12 credits

Choose 4 courses (12 credits) from one of the technical areas below

Solid Mechanics and Mechanical Design

16 courses

Course Code	Course Title
MEEG 401X	Numerical Methods for Mechanical Engineering
MEEG 420X	Computer Aided Design
MEEG 421	Computer Aided Engineering Design
MEEG 422	Advanced Computer Aided Project Design
MEEG 423	Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) and NC Machining
MEEG 424	Advanced CAM & Automation.
MEEG 425	Machinery and Mechanical System Design
MEEG 426	Material Selection for Mechanical Engineers
MEEG 451	Advanced Strength Analysis
MEEG 452	Advanced Vibrations
MEEG 453	Finite Element Analysis in Mechanical Engineering Design
MEEG 454	Advanced Dynamics
MEEG 456	Mechanics of Composite Materials
MEEG 458	Fatigue and Fracture Mechanics
MEEG 463	Advanced Heat Transfer
MEEG 480	Machine Tool & Fixture Design

Manufacturing Engineering and Management

19 courses

Course Code	Course Title
MEEG 401X	Numerical Methods for Mechanical Engineering
MEEG 407	Modern Materials and Advanced Manufacturing Technologies
MEEG 420X	Computer Aided Design
MEEG 421	Computer Aided Engineering Design
MEEG 423	Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) and NC Machining
MEEG 424	Advanced CAM & Automation.
MEEG 425	Machinery and Mechanical System Design
MEEG 426	Material Selection for Mechanical Engineers
MEEG 453	Finite Element Analysis in Mechanical Engineering Design
MEEG 477	Additive Manufacturing
MEEG 480	Machine Tool & Fixture Design
MEEG 505	Welding Engineering
MEEG 507	Management of Engineering Projects
MEEG 523	Advanced Composite Materials
MEEG 572	Production Technology and Techniques
MEEG 573	Supply Chain Management
MEEG 575	Manufacturing Strategy
MEEG 577	Lean Manufacturing
TCMG 524	Statistical Quality Control

Thermal Fluid Systems and Sustainable Energy

15 courses

Course Code	Course Title
MEEG 401X	Numerical Methods for Mechanical Engineering
MEEG 410	Advanced Fluid Dynamics
MEEG 414	Aerodynamics and Hydodynamics
MEEG 415	Propulsion
MEEG 429	Electronics Cooling
MEEG 441	Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning System Design I
MEEG 453	Finite Element Analysis in Mechanical Engineering Design
MEEG 462	Applied Thermodynamics
MEEG 463	Advanced Heat Transfer
MEEG 464	Thermal Renewable Energy System
MEEG 469	Thermal Fluid Systems Design
MEEG 512	Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
MEEG 550	Aerodynamics and Hydrodynamics in Sports
ELEG 490	Sustainable Energy
ELEG 492	Sustainable Energy Lab

Mechatronics and Automation

12 courses

Course Code	Course Title
MEEG 401X	Numerical Methods for Mechanical Engineering
MEEG 405	System Dynamics and Control
MEEG 424	Advanced CAM & Automation.
MEEG 451	Advanced Strength Analysis
MEEG 452	Advanced Vibrations
MEEG 453	Finite Element Analysis in Mechanical Engineering Design
MEEG 460	Introduction to Robotics
MEEG 467	Introduction to Mechatronics
MEEG 481X	Mech Instrumentation & Control Sys Lab
ELEG 461	Controls Lab
ELEG 464	PLC's (Programmable Logic Controls)
ELEG 588	Intro to Autonomous Vehicles

MSME curriculum requirements

30 credits

Electives

12-15 credits

Electives 12-15 credit(s)

Master's project or thesis

3 courses 3-6 credits

Course Code	Course Title
MEEG 597A	Master's Project
MEEG 597B	Master's Project
MEEG 598	Thesis in Mechanical Engineering

Note

As a general guideline, only one course outside of Mechanical Engineering is allowed toward the MSME degree. However, another out-of-department course can be taken if it is required for the chosen technical area and has the approval of both the advisor and chair.