Masters Program

Students can create a flexible program of study that is tailored to his or her interests and objectives, working closely with their faculty advisor to identify courses and research experiences that permits a seamless transition into the field of mechanical engineering.

Students may construct their own sequence of courses (referred to as the Standard Track), or choose courses from several suggested specialized elective concentrations, which currently include Biomechanics, Energy Systems, Micro/Nanoscale Engineering, and Robotics and Control.

In general, attainment of the degree requires two to three semesters of full-time study, although it may also be undertaken on a part-time basis over a correspondingly longer period. The recommended course plan for full-time* students is a three-semester plan, containing four courses in semester one, four courses in semester two, and two courses in semester three (referred to as the 4+4+2 plan). 

*International students are allowed to register for less than full-time in the final (third) semester without jeopardizing their visa status.

The Master’s program is excellent preparation for admission to a U.S. mechanical engineering doctoral program.

Program Requirements

To fulfill the requirements for a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, a student must complete 30 credits of coursework, consisting of no fewer than ten courses, with a GPA of at least 2.5/4.0. All courses must be at the graduate level, i.e. 4000-level or higher. The sequence of courses should show a clearly discernible specialization. Additionally, the courses taken must satisfy the following requirements:

• Minimum of five 4000-level or higher lecture courses in Mechanical Engineering*
• Minimum of two 6000-level lecture courses in SEAS, with at least one in Mechanical Engineering*
• Minimum of one 4000-level course or higher in mathematics (APMA, MATH, or STAT) In addition, any one of the following courses may be taken to satisfy the math requirement: BMEN E4110 Biostatistics; COMS W4701 Artificial Intelligence; COMS W4771 Machine Learning; IEOR E4150 (same as STAT GU4001); MECE E4520 Data Science for Mechanical Engineers; and ORCA E4500 Foundations of Data Science

When fulfilling the above requirements, please note the following restrictions:

• Maximum of six credits of research (or thesis work) in Mechanical Engineering (research is not required, but if taken, no more than 6 credits may be counted towards the degree requirement)
• Maximum of two credits of fieldwork
• Out-of-department study is encouraged. However, all courses outside SEAS must be chosen in consultation with a faculty advisor. Written authorization must be given to the Student Affairs Manager for verification of these courses.
• Additional requirements apply for students satisfying one of the concentrations (see Master's Programs Concentrations below).

*Courses with the following designations are considered Mechanical Engineering courses (MECE, MECS, MEBM, MECH, EEME, IEME, MEIE)