Master of Science in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

This master of science degree program advances knowledge through post-baccalaureate coursework and optional project-based research. The program requires 30 credit hours. Students have the option of completing a thesis based on up to eight credit hours of research (MMAE 591) with the approval of a thesis adviser, or completing the program with courses, which may include up to six credit hours of projects (MMAE 594 or MMAE 597). In line with the department's approach to its graduate programs, a student has considerable flexibility, in consultation with their adviser, in formulating an M.S. program. Registration  and 80%-class session attendance--required for a passing grade--in the Seminar course MMAE 593 is required of all M.S. graduate students with thesis and Ph.D. students in each semester of full-time enrollment.

Before completion of the first semester of graduate study, full-time students should select an academic adviser. Graduate students pursuing the M.S. degree on a part-time basis should select an academic adviser before registering for their twelfth credit hour. The student, in consultation with the adviser, prepares a program of study that reflects individual needs and interests. For this program, course plans should be based on an interdisciplinary list of approved courses. When necessary, course substitution is possible upon approval by the graduate study committee. Students with the thesis option are required to pass an oral comprehensive examination on their thesis and related topics. The examination committee consists of at least three appropriate faculty members who are nominated by the thesis adviser.

Admissions Requirements: GPA 3.0, TOEFL – according to university minimum standards and B.S. Degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Physics.

Master of Science in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (Coursework Only Option)

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Students may include up to six credit hours of MMAE 594 or MMAE 597. (MMAE 594 graded as pass/fail only and MMAE 597 is graded with a letter grade.) Up to three credit hours of INTM courses may be used with adviser approval.