Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering offers a broad-based curriculum that allows students to specialize in areas like metrology and manufacturing, bioengineering, motorsports and automotive engineering, thermal and fluid sciences, solid mechanics and materials science, machine learning, dynamics and control, and battery engineering. The program prepares students to advance their career in state, regional, and national industries, as well as research roles and entrepreneurism. The 30 credit-hour, STEM-designated program is an efficient path to achieving career goals while offering international students the opportunity to apply for an OPT extension, opening doors to global opportunities.

Program Details

• The program is offered by the William States Lee College of Engineering.
• The program can be completed under two different options: non-thesis and thesis.
  • For the non-thesis option, the main requirements are graduate coursework.
  • For the thesis option, the requirements include graduate coursework plus a thesis.
• Delivery: On Campus
• Credit Hours: 30
• Admits: Spring and Fall

Early Entry Option

Exceptional undergraduate students may apply to the M.S. in Mechanical Engineering Early Entry program to begin work toward a graduate degree before completion of the bachelors degree.

Program at a Glance

A student can complete the degree under two different options: non-thesis and thesis. For the non-thesis option, the main requirements are graduate coursework. For the thesis work, the requirements include graduate coursework plus a thesis.

Research Areas

The program allows students to specialize in various areas, including:

• Metrology and manufacturing
• Bioengineering
• Motorsports and automotive engineering
• Thermal and fluid sciences
• Solid mechanics and materials science
• Machine learning
• Dynamics and control
• Battery engineering

University Information

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is located at 9201 University City Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28223.