Program Overview

Introduction to the Mechanical Engineering Master's Program

The University of North Dakota offers a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, providing students with the opportunity to master the practice of mechanical engineering and take on leadership roles in designing innovative products, devices, and machines. The program is available both on-campus and online, allowing students to choose the format that best suits their needs.

Program Details

• Program Type: Master's Degree
• Format: On Campus or Online
• Estimated Time to Complete: 2 years
• Credit Hours: 30-32

Requirements

The Mechanical Engineering Master's program requires students to complete either a thesis or a non-thesis option. The M.S. (thesis option, 30 credits) requires a research project and thesis, while the M.S. (non-thesis option, 32 credits) requires an independent study with a written report and a comprehensive final examination. The M.Eng. is geared toward practice and is 100% course-based.

Application Deadlines

• Fall: February 1 (priority deadline) and August 1
• Spring: October 1 (priority deadline) and December 1
• Summer: February 1 (priority deadline) and May 1

Research Areas

The program focuses on various research areas, including:

• Manufacturing
• Materials science
• Mechanical design
• Thermal sciences
• Aerospace applications

Degree Options

The University of North Dakota offers graduate degrees in both Mechanical Engineering Master of Science (M.S.) and Master of Engineering (M.Eng.). Both degrees can incorporate an interdisciplinary perspective, such as bioengineering or environmental engineering, or focus on design, including:

• Manufacturing processes
• Vibrations
• Stress analysis
• Materials
• Power
• Fluid mechanics
• Heat transfer
• Thermodynamics
• Combustion

Career Opportunities

Mechanical engineering is one of the most versatile engineering disciplines, with job opportunities in a broad spectrum of industries, including:

• Airlines
• Alternative Energy
• Construction
• Consumer Products
• Defense Industries
• Medical
• Petroleum
• Transportation

Skills Acquired

The Mechanical Engineering Master's degree provides students with strategic skills, including:

• Computer-Aided Design (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Creo Elements/Pro)
• Finite Element Methods

Courses

Some of the courses offered in the program include:

• Advanced Machine Design (ME 523)
• Metal Fatigue in Engineering (ME 525)
• Thermodynamics of Materials (ME 542)
• Deformation and Fracture (ME 524)
• Convective Heat Transfer (ME 576)
• Design Projects (ME 595)

Online Program

The online Master's in Mechanical Engineering is designed to be flexible, with asynchronous classes that allow students to learn at their own pace. The program is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), and online students receive the same top-quality education as on-campus students.