2024-2025 Graduate Catalog 
    
    Oct 09, 2024  
2024-2025 Graduate Catalog

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 Thesis 30 Credit Hours
  Non-Thesis 30 Credit Hours

Core Requirements


  • ME 700-Level Courses Credits: 6

Select from the following options


Thesis


Non-Thesis


  • Electives Credits: 24

Total Required Credits: 30 (Thesis & Non-Thesis)


Additional Admission Requirements


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

Two letters of recommendation with at least one from an individual who can address the applicant’s technical knowledge background and ability to perform research, a research statement or statement of interest area, and transcripts are required.

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 .