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Master of Science Degree Requirements

Mechanical & Industrial Engineering 

To be eligible for admission to any of the Master’s Degree programs a prospective student must hold a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, science, mathematics, or an equivalent field. Students may pursue any program either on a full- or part-time basis, however restrictions may apply as described below.

Degree Programs:

Computer Systems Engineering - Engineering Software Design
Engineering Management
Mechanical Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Operations Research

Students who receive financial support from the University in the form of a research, teaching, or tuition assistantship must complete an eight semester hour Thesis. Other students may choose to complete a Thesis or pursue their degree on a coursework-only basis. Students who complete the Thesis Option must make a presentation at a Thesis Defense before approval by the department.

All graduate students in mechanical engineering must complete the Technical Writing Seminar, MEIE 6800, and perform effectively in the Department Seminar Series during their first year of full-time study. Graduate students in industrial engineering are strongly encouraged to participate in these activities.  If appropriate, part-time students may petition the graduate committee to waive these requirements.

Computer Systems Engineering

All Computer Systems Engineering students are expected to have a Bachelor’s degree in some field of engineering or computer science. Knowledge of the C programming language is assumed. The four required courses for each concentration are given below. Students may choose four elective courses from the list below. In addition to the elective courses listed below, students may take courses in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the College of Computer and Information Science upon approval of their Program Adviser. Students may also choose to complete an eight semester hour Thesis in lieu of two elective courses.

Students interested in pursuing research related to Computer Systems Engineering beyond the Master of Science degree may apply to the Interdisciplinary Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering.

Electives

Students may choose any of the following electives. Students may take elective coursework outside this list with the approval of their Program adviser.

Engineering Management

Electives

Students may choose any of the following electives and are not bound by any one category. The courses appear under various subject headings for information purposes only. Students may take coursework outside this list with the approval of their adviser.  For courses outside the list given below, a petition form must be submitted to the student’s adviser, and approved by the Graduate School of Engineering.

Industrial Engineering

Electives

Students may choose any of the following electives and are not bound by any one category. The courses appear under various subject headings for information purposes only. Students may take elective coursework outside this list with the approval of their adviser.

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Mechanical Engineering

Students must select all required coursework from the list below.  A typical program consists of six or more Mechanical Engineering or Materials Engineering courses (courses with the ME or MATL prefix).  Each student's academic adviser must approve all courses prior to registration. Students may not use any courses taken without the approval of the academic adviser towards the 32 SH minimum. However, students may petition the Mechanical & Industrial Engineering Graduate Committee to substitute no more than one (4 SH) graduate-level course from outside the approved list.

Operations Research

The Mechanical & Industrial Engineering Department, and the Mathematics Department in the College of Science, offer the Master of Science in Operations Research program jointly. Therefore, an applicant may apply for admission to either one of the two departments, and will earn the MSOR degree from the college in which they enroll.

Electives

Students may choose any of the following electives and are not bound by any one category. The courses appear under various subject headings for information purposes only. Students may take coursework outside this list with the approval of their adviser.