Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSME)
OverviewThe Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering program is for individuals wishing to get specialized training in Mechanical Engineering. The MSME program is a great way to develop new technical skills, to advance your career. For individuals interested in a research, it is the first step toward the Ph.D. degree. Applicants to the program need a strong undergraduate background, an ability to work independently, and a desire to work on problems with no obvious solution. Students in the MSME program take about nine to twelve additional courses tailored to their interests. The precise number of courses depends on the credits for each course, and whether you wish to work on a research project. Students need a minimum of 45 graduate credits to graduate. The MSME Admission Information To learn about PSU Admissions Requirements for graduate students, follow these links.
MSME Degree OptionsThe MSME program requires students to do independent research. The research can be completed as a project or as a thesis. The project and thesis options provide opportunities for doing research with faculty. The course work option requires completion of 45 credits of course work, with no required research. Both the project and thesis options require the student to take the following core courses
At four credits each except ME 507, the core courses constitute seventeen of the 45 credits required to graduate. The project option requires between six and nine credits of research. The thesis option requires nine credits of research and completion of a MSME thesis. The following table gives an approximate comparison of the course and research requirements of the two MSME options. The credit totals in some categories can vary due to the credits for a specific course (e.g. the chosen Mathematics or numerical method elective).
Choosing an AdvisorStudents admitted to the MSME degree program are assigned an advisor based on information in the students application packet. This assignment is tentative, and is meant to provide support to new graduate students entering the program. It is very important for students to consider their course of study, and to meet with faculty in the department. Students should choose an advisor that is best able to provide the graduate training in their area of interest. The courses in a students graduate program are selected in consultation with a student's faculty advisor. The advisor approves elective courses and submits documentation to the Office of Graduate Studies indicating that the selected courses meet the requirements of the Mechanical Engineering Department. Thus, in addition to directing a student's research, the graudate advisor helps the student customize the curriculum for that student. The following links will help you learn about faculty technical specialities, academic backgrounds, and current research interests. Links to the PSU Office of Graduate StudiesTo complete the MSME degree students must meet the requirement of the PSU Office of Graduate Studies (OGS). The OGS web site has important information about graduation dates, forms, and general university requirements for the Master's Degree. The following links will help you find more about the OGS requirements. |
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