Program: Mechanical Engineering - South Dakota State University

2013-2014 Graduate Catalog

Apr 15, 2025

Program Description

The Mechanical Engineering Department offers courses for the degree Master of Science in Engineering. Also, course offerings can be used in co-major or minor programs for students of other departments. The graduate program in mechanical engineering concentrates on advanced study, including design and research, in such areas as thermofluid science, solid mechanics and dynamics, and industrial and quality control engineering. Students are encouraged to broaden their education by participating in supporting programs in established departments such as mathematics, computer science and other fields of engineering.

Available Options for Graduate Degrees

Master of Science	Option A
	Option B
	Option C

Additional Admission Requirements

GRE: Not required
TOEFL: Department requirement of 525 paper based, 197 computer-based, 71 Internet-based

Core Requirements for Master of Science

The formal course offerings for Master of Science in Engineering are divided into three groups:

Core courses in major field or program area
Courses in supporting areas
Thesis or design/research paper

The core courses shall be taken to provide disciplinary strength and enable the student to pursue thesis research or advanced design projects. See individual department sections for specific core course requirements.

The supporting courses are chosen from electives in the major program area and supporting subject areas such as: mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, and computer science. These courses shall be chosen after consultation with the departmental advisory committee.

General Requirements (Master’s Degree)

Graduate students should consult with their advisor before registering for graduate work.

See Master’s Degree Requirements.

Course Offerings

Mechanical Engineering (ME) Courses