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Master of Science in the Field of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

The Master of Science in the Field of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering is a STEM designated program that boasts areas of excellence in nanotechnology, biomimetics, biomedical engineering, and energy, in addition to its strengths in the discipline’s traditional fields. Graduate students can pursue the following focus areas:

• aerospace engineering
• design of mechanical engineering systems
• fluid mechanics, thermal sciences, and energy
• industrial engineering
• robotics, mechatronics, and controls
• solid mechanics and materials science
• structures and dynamics

Overview

Master’s degree students learn excellent skills at the cutting edge of mechanical and aerospace engineering and benefit from the university’s breadth of research in the discipline. Students may choose a thesis or non-thesis option for the master's degree.

Admissions

The admission requirements for the program are as follows:

• Admission deadlines:
  • Fall – January 15
  • Spring – September 1
  • Summer - March 1 (non-F1 visa seeking applicants)
• Standardized test scores:
  • The GRE General Test is optional for all applicants.
  • The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or the PTE Academic is required of all applicants except those who hold a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree from a college or university in the United States or from an institution located in a country in which English is the official language, provided English was the language of instruction. Minimum scores:
    • Academic IELTS: an overall band score of 6.5 with no individual score below 6.0
    • TOEFL: 550 on paper-based or 81 on Internet-based
    • PTE Academic: 53; applicants requesting funding consideration must have 68
• Recommendations required: Two (2) recommendations required. If possible, one recommendation should be from the advisor at the institution from which the applicant earned their highest degree.
• Prior academic records: Transcripts are required from all colleges and universities attended, whether or not credit was earned, the program was completed, or the credit appears as transfer credit on another transcript. Unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended must be uploaded to the online application. Official transcripts are required only of applicants who are offered admission.
• Statement of purpose: In an essay of 250 to 500 words, state the purpose in undertaking graduate study at the university; describe academic objectives, research interests, and career plans; and discuss related qualifications, including collegiate, professional, and community activities, and any other substantial accomplishments not already mentioned.
• Additional requirements: Familiarity with computers and a bachelor's degree with a grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a scale of 4.0) in the last 60 hours of coursework. All applicants must choose an area of focus that most closely matches their interests.

Requirements

The following requirements must be fulfilled:

• Non-thesis option—33 credits
• Thesis option—33 credits, including 6 credits of thesis
• Students must select one focus area and complete the required 9 credits of courses in that area
• The remaining credits are selected by the student in consultation with a faculty advisor

Focus Areas and Course Requirements

The program offers the following focus areas with their respective course requirements:

• Aerospace engineering:
  • Required:
    • APSC 6212: Analytical Methods in Engineering II
    • APSC 6213: Analytical Methods in Engineering III
    • One course selected from the following:
      • MAE 6207: Theory of Elasticity I
      • MAE 6221: Fluid Mechanics
      • MAE 6286: Numerical Solution Techniques in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
  • Electives: The remaining credits are taken as elective courses in aeroacoustics, aeronautics, astronautics, propulsion, or space systems.
• Design of mechanical engineering systems:
  • Required:
    • MAE 6243: Advanced Mechanical Engineering Design
    • MAE 6251: Computer-Integrated Manufacturing
    • One course selected from the following:
      • APSC 6212: Analytical Methods in Engineering II
      • APSC 6213: Analytical Methods in Engineering III
      • MAE 6286: Numerical Solution Techniques in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
  • Electives: The remaining credits are taken as elective courses in computer-aided design, computer-integrated design and manufacturing, mechanical engineering design, or robotics.
• Fluid Mechanics, thermal sciences, and energy:
  • Required:
    • APSC 6213: Analytical Methods in Engineering III
    • MAE 6221: Fluid Mechanics
    • MAE 6286: Numerical Solution Techniques in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
  • Electives: The remaining credits are taken in elective courses, selected in consultation with the advisor.
• Industrial engineering:
  • Required:
    • EMSE 6755: Quality Control and Experimental Design
    • EMSE 6770: Techniques of Risk Analysis and Management
    • MAE 6251: Computer-Integrated Manufacturing
    • One course selected from the following:
      • APSC 6212: Analytical Methods in Engineering II
      • APSC 6213: Analytical Methods in Engineering III
  • Electives: The remaining credits are taken in elective courses, selected in consultation with the advisor.
• Solid mechanics and materials science:
  • Required:
    • APSC 6213: Analytical Methods in Engineering III
    • Two courses selected from the following:
      • ECE 6221: Introduction to Physical Electronics
      • MAE 6210: Continuum Mechanics
      • MAE 6238: Biomaterials
      • MAE 6239: Computational Nanosciences
      • MAE 6291: Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering
  • Electives: The remaining credits are taken in elective courses, selected in consultation with the advisor.
• Structures and dynamics:
  • Required:
    • APSC 6213: Analytical Methods in Engineering III
    • MAE 6207: Theory of Elasticity I
    • MAE 6286: Numerical Solution Techniques in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
  • Electives: The remaining credits are taken in elective courses selected in consultation with the advisor.
• Robotics, mechatronics, and controls:
  • Required:
    • MAE 6243: Advanced Mechanical Engineering Design
    • MAE 6245: Robotic Systems
    • MAE 6246: Electromechanical Control Systems
  • Electives: The remaining credits are taken in elective courses, selected in consultation with the advisor.

Graduation and Scholarship Requirements

Students are responsible for knowing the university’s minimum GPA requirement for graduation and scholarships. Students should contact the department for additional information and requirements.