Graduate Foundation in Mechanical Engineering
The Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering program in the School of ENCS offers thesis and non-thesis programs, which require a minimum of 30 credit hours.The thesis program requires a significant research project as well as 21 hours of graded coursework beyond the bachelor’s degree, plus a minimum of 4 thesis credits (MECH 700). The remaining five credits can be additional MECH 700 thesis credits or 500-level MECH classes.The non-thesis program requires 26 hours of graded coursework beyond the bachelor’s degree, plus a minimum of 4 independent research credits (MECH 702). The final exam consists of a portfolio of representational projects from the student’s Master’s coursework, a resume/CV, a LinkedIn profile and a ~5 page report.The program has a theme of Digital Design and Manufacturing, a modern and critical set of digital technologies for advanced modeling, simulation, analysis, integration of information technology, sensing, automation and big data to rapidly design and manufacture products.The coursework and research are in the general areas of product design, sustainable engineering, advanced materials, automation and new manufacturing processes.Teaching and research assistantships are available for qualified students pursuing the thesis option.
The Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering program in the School of ENCS offers thesis and non-thesis programs, which require a minimum of 30 credit hours.The thesis program requires a significant research project as well as 21 hours of graded coursework beyond the bachelor’s degree, plus a minimum of 4 thesis credits (MECH 700). The remaining five credits can be additional MECH 700 thesis credits or 500-level MECH classes.The non-thesis program requires 26 hours of graded coursework beyond the bachelor’s degree, plus a minimum of 4 independent research credits (MECH 702). The final exam consists of a portfolio of representational projects from the student’s Master’s coursework, a resume/CV, a LinkedIn profile and a ~5 page report.The program has a theme of Digital Design and Manufacturing, a modern and critical set of digital technologies for advanced modeling, simulation, analysis, integration of information technology, sensing, automation and big data to rapidly design and manufacture products.The coursework and research are in the general areas of product design, sustainable engineering, advanced materials, automation and new manufacturing processes.Teaching and research assistantships are available for qualified students pursuing the thesis option.
