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Degree
Masters
Major
Engineering Technology
Area of study
Engineering
Course Language
English
About Program

Program Overview


Saint Louis University's Master of Science in Engineering is a personalized 30-credit hour program with concentrations in various engineering disciplines. Graduates are equipped with analytical, communication, and research skills to pursue careers in industry, conduct research, or pursue doctoral studies.

Program Outline

The program is designed to provide students with a personalized curriculum that fits their interests and professional goals. Students can take courses in other engineering disciplines or non-engineering disciplines relevant to their program of study. The program prepares graduates to enter the industry as engineers in their chosen concentration or conduct research for private or government organizations. Graduates are also well-positioned to enter a doctoral program in engineering and conduct independent research.


Learning Outcomes:

Graduates will be able to:

  • Apply knowledge of professional and analytical skills that shows an in-depth understanding of theoretical and practical concepts.
  • Communicate clearly and creatively a mastery of topics required to solve complex engineering problems through written and oral presentations.
  • Conduct guided research that exhibits the independent thought required to pursue advanced work addressing problems in broader contexts.
  • (thesis and project option.)
  • Exhibit independent thought and ideas required to pursue advanced work addressing problems in broader contexts.
  • (non-thesis option)

Outline:

The program requires 30 total credit hours. A limited number of hours may be taken at the 4000 level, with program approval; all other courses will be graduate level courses (5000 level and above). Most of the courses students take will be in one of the following disciplines: aerospace engineering (AENG), civil engineering (CVNG), electrical and computer engineering (ECE), engineering physics (PHYS), or mechanical engineering (MENG). Students have the freedom to take courses in other engineering disciplines or in other non-engineering disciplines where relevant to the student’s program of study.


Non-Course Requirements:

  • Students with a concentration in AEME must register in and attend 2 semesters of Engineering Graduate Seminar (AENG 5009 or MENG 5009).
  • All students go through an annual review using a process determined by their area of concentration, which is then submitted to the Office of Graduate Education.

Thesis Option Only:

  • M.S.
  • students will begin taking courses as indicated in the program of study, and when a research area is identified with the faculty advisor, can begin thesis work. The committee members should be persons who will likely provide expertise and guidance that will assist students in research. At least one member, besides the faculty advisor, must be in the student’s home department. If the faculty advisor is in another department, one guidance committee member in the home department will be designated as the guidance committee chair.
  • Students prepare a thesis proposal before the end of the first year.
  • The title and outline for this proposal are approved by the guidance committee and reported on the Master’s Thesis Proposal form. After completing the thesis proposal, students meet with the guidance committee at least once every semester.
  • An oral thesis defense must be completed before graduation.
  • A written thesis report should be submitted ~four weeks prior to the oral defense to the guidance committee. The defense typically includes a seminar that is open to the public. Following the open session, the student and guidance committee continue discussion in a closed session. The guidance committee conveys the decision to the department chair and the director of graduate programs.

Continuation Standards:


Careers:

Graduates are prepared to enter the industry as an engineer in their chosen concentration or conduct research for private or government organizations. Corporations and government agencies where successful M.S. in engineering alumni can be found include:

  • Army Corps of Engineers
  • Boeing
  • Emerson
  • Garmin
  • Johnson & Johnson
  • JPL
  • Lockheed Martin
  • Medtronic
  • Northrop Grumman
  • Samsung
  • State, county and municipal engineering offices
  • State Departments of Transportation
  • SpaceX
  • Texas Instruments
  • ThermoFisher Scientific
  • U.S. Air Force, Navy and Army research centers

Other:

Saint Louis University’s location in a vibrant and industry-rich city means that faculty members have access to and relationships with industry professionals. The School of Science and Engineering provides many opportunities for these professionals to interact with students, share their real-world experiences, network and even collaborate on research projects. students have access not only to top-notch faculty but to the most recent developments in industry. The expert faculty of the School of Science and Engineering collaborate with graduate students in groundbreaking research in the following areas:

  • Engineering education
  • Fluid dynamics
  • Haptic and human-machine interfaces
  • Hydrodynamics and environmental fluid mechanics
  • Infrastructure
  • Innovation and entrepreneurship
  • Manufacturing and materials
  • Space systems
  • Transportation
  • Unmanned aerial systems and flight control systems
  • Water quality and treatment
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements:

  • Undergraduate GPA: A minimum GPA of 3.00 is required.
  • Undergraduate Degree: A four-year undergraduate degree in engineering or a related field is required.
  • GRE: GRE is optional, but a quantitative score greater than 150 is recommended.
  • Application Requirements:
  • Application form
  • Transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
  • Three letters of recommendation (preferably from recent instructors)
  • Résumé or curriculum vitae
  • Professional goal statement

Language Proficiency Requirements:

  • International Students: Demonstration of English Language Proficiency is required.
  • Proof of financial support is also required, including a letter of financial support from the sponsor(s) and a letter from the sponsor's bank verifying the funds are available. Academic records in English translation for postsecondary studies outside the United States are also required. WES and ECE transcripts are accepted.
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