Mechanical Engineering (MME)

Description

The Mechanical Engineering graduate program is student-centered, providing high-quality instruction in both theory and the latest engineering developments. Graduate faculty members hold doctorates in engineering, and most bring significant industrial experience to the classroom. For the working person, our graduate classes are held in the late afternoon and evening.  The Department of Mechanical Engineering specializes in four focal areas:

  • Manufacturing Systems
  • Mechatronics Systems
  • Thermal/Fluid Systems and Alternative Energy Conversion
  • Vehicle Systems

Students may choose to concentrate several courses in one focal area or may select a variety of courses across multiple focal areas.

Two graduate degrees are offered:

  • Master of Mechanical Engineering
  • Doctor of Engineering with a major in Mechanical Engineering (for information about the doctoral program, click here.)
Mechanical Engineering Graduate Program Outcomes

Graduates from these programs will have:

  • an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering principles to mechanical engineering; (Knowledge of mathematics encompasses advanced topics typically including differential and integral calculus, linear algebra, and differential equations.)
  • an ability to design mechanical systems, components, or processes to meet desired needs;
  • an ability to independently identify, research, formulate, and solve mechanical engineering problems, and effectively communicate results;
  • an ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for mechanical engineering practice.

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    Program Learning Outcomes

    Master of Mechanical Engineering graduates will have:
    1)   an ability to apply knowledge of advanced mathematics, science, and engineering principles
    2)   an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
    3)   an ability to research, formulate, and solve mechanical engineering problems
    4)   an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
    5)   an ability to communicate effectively
    6)   an ability to model, analyze, design, and realize physical systems, components or processes 
    7)   an ability to synthesize existing knowledge
    8)   a mastery of their specific field of study
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    Admission Requirements for the Master of Mechanical Engineering