Mechanical Engineering (M.S.)

Location(s): Brookings Main Campus

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Program Coordinator/Contact

Yucheng Liu, Duane Sander Endowed Professorship in Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship and Department Head
Zhong Hu, Professor/Graduate Coordinator
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Crothers Engineering Hall 221, Box 2219
605-688-5426

Program Information

The Mechanical Engineering Department offers courses for the degree Master of Science in Mechanical 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.

Course Delivery Format

The program consists of lecture, laboratory, and experiential learning opportunities.

Student Learning Outcomes

Articulate a solid understanding of the fundamental principles in the general areas of the mechanical engineering discipline and supporting areas.
Demonstrate an ability to communicate, written and verbal, technical information in an effective manner.
Conduct research and/or design projects that demonstrate ability to model, analyze and design mechanical engineering processes and systems.
Demonstrate the transferable skills necessary for a career as a researcher and/or for employment in a senior and leading capacity in a relevant area of professional practice or industry, through career preparedness training, such as writing cover letters and resumes.

Available Options for Graduate Degrees

Master of Science	Option A - Thesis	30 Credit Hours
	Option B - Research/Design Paper	32 Credit Hours
	Option C - Coursework Only	35 Credit Hours

Core Requirements

Please note that SDSU Policy 2:17 requires that all graduate coursework be at the 500-level and above and that at least fifty (50) percent of the credits on a plan of study must be in courses 600-series and above.

ME 7XX Courses with ME Prefix Credits: 6

Select from the following options

Option A - Thesis

ME 798 - Thesis (COM) Credits: 1-9 (6 credits required)
Electives Credits: 18

Option B - Research/Design Paper

ME 788 - Research Problems/Projects (COM) Credits: 1-9 (2 credits required)
Electives Credits: 24

Option C - Coursework Only

Electives Credits: 29

Total Required Credits: 30 (Option A), 32 (Option B), 35 (Option C)

Additional Admission Requirements

GRE: Not required
TOEFL: 71 Internet-based
TOEFL Essentials: 7.5
IELTS: 6.0
Duolingo: 100

Accelerated Master’s Program

The accelerated master’s program will be available to eligible SDSU students. Up to twelve (12) graduate level credits may apply to the undergraduate degree as major requirements or electives with approval from the student’s academic advisor, department head/school director, and college dean. Students must follow SDSU Policy 2:22 Use of Graduate Credit for Undergraduate Degree Requirements.

General Requirements

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

For additional information refer to the Master’s Degree Requirements .