Mechanical Engineering MS

The Mechanical Engineering MS program prepares students for doctoral study or industrial positions specializing in research, project management and product innovation in mechanical engineering. The program provides a sound foundation in technical fundamentals with a broad-based curriculum in design and optimization; dynamics, control and mechatronics; fluid and thermal sciences; and bioengineering, computational and applied mechanics and materials.

Thesis Option

Required Core (24-27 credits)

Select 8 to 9 courses from:

All graduate level courses in Mechanical Engineering (MAE).
All graduate level courses in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS).
Graduate level courses from Biology (BIO), Chemistry (CHE), Physics (PHY) or Mathematics (MTH).
Limit of of 9 credits from outside of MAE.
2 semesters of MAE 503 are required:

MAE 503LEC - Graduate Seminar Credits: 0

Culminating Experience: Thesis (3-6 credits)

MAE 560TUT - Masters Research Guidance Credits: 1 - 6

Total Credit Hours: 30

3.0 Degree GPA required

Project Option

Required Core (27 credits)

Select 9 courses from:

All graduate level courses in Mechanical Engineering (MAE).
All graduate level courses in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS).
Graduate level courses from Biology (BIO), Chemistry (CHE), Physics (PHY) or Mathematics (MTH).
Limit of of 9 credits from outside of MAE.
2 semesters of MAE 503 are required:

MAE 503LEC - Graduate Seminar Credits: 0

Culminating Experience: Project (3 credits)

MAE 560TUT - Masters Research Guidance Credits: 1 - 6

Total Credit Hours: 30

3.0 Degree GPA required

Exam Option

Required Core (30 credits)

Select 10 courses from:

All graduate level courses in Aerospace Engineering (MAE).
All graduate level courses in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS).
Graduate level courses from Biology (BIO), Chemistry (CHE), Physics (PHY) or Mathematics (MTH).
Limit of of 9 credits from outside of MAE.
2 semesters of MAE 503 are required:

MAE 503LEC - Graduate Seminar Credits: 0

Culminating Experience: Exam (0 credits)

Total Credit Hours: 30

3.0 Degree GPA required

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

1) Being ready to demonstrate domain expertise with mechanical engineering methods and tools.

2) Being ready to effectively communicate with colleagues, co-employees, and clients.

3) Being ready to act ethically and responsibly both individually and in teams.

4) Demonstrate an ability to conduct professional practice.

5) MS-Project/Thesis Only: Ability to create work suitable for publication in a peer-reviewed journal or conference.

SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).