• A M.S. in engineering science with an emphasis on mechanical engineering prepares a student with advanced technical knowledge and communication skills for pursuing a career in industry, engineering research, and development, public service, or doctoral work.
  • The M.S. with an emphasis in mechanical engineering can be completed as a thesis or non-thesis option.
  • The thesis option requires a minimum of 24 hours of coursework as specified by the student’s adviser and 6 hours minimum of thesis credit.
  • A nonthesis “project option” entails 27 hours of approved course work plus 3 hours of a research project, plus a written report on the project and a comprehensive oral exam covering the project and all course work.
  • A third, nonthesis option includes 30 hours of approved coursework and a comprehensive oral exam.