Degree: Master of Science (MS)
Field of Study: Mechanical Engineering

Program Overview

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering offers a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Graduate Policies

For graduate policies and procedures, please review the School of Graduate Studies section of the General Bulletin.

Program Requirements

MS Track Options

A Mechanical Engineering MS is also available exclusively online. 

Thesis-Focused Track

For a thesis-focused Mechanical Engineering MS, students must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours of graduate-level credits, including:

1. a minimum of 18 to 21 credit hours of approved graduate-level courses, and
2. 9 to 12 credit hours of MS thesis research, EMAE 651

Project-Focused Track

For a project-focused Mechanical Engineering MS, students must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours of graduate-level credits, including: 

1. a minimum of 21 to 27 credit hours of approved graduate-level courses, and
2. 3 to 9 credit hours of MS project research, EMAE 695

Course-Focused Track

For a course-focused Mechanical Engineering MS, students must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours of graduate-level credits, including:

1. a minimum of 30 credit hours of approved graduate-level courses, and
2. satisfactory completion of the culminating course-focused experience, i.e. passing the course ENGR 600. To pass ENGR 600, students must earn at least a 3.00 grade in each of the three courses required for their concentration area.

Concentration Requirements

Depending on the area of interest, students should select courses from the list below with the approval of their advisor. Other technical, math and science courses within and outside of EMAE may be also acceptable with approval of their advisor. 

Aeronautics

Biomechanics

Dynamics, Control and Manufacturing

Fluids and Thermal Sciences

Solid Mechanics

Interdisciplinary

Take any three of the above required courses with the consent of your advisor and satisfy the other degree requirements.