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Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Master of Science Degree

Degree Highlights

The Master of Science degree is a research-oriented degree for students who either wish to enter industry as practicing professionals or continue for the Ph.D. A thesis is required, which typically involves advanced analysis and/or design a major engineering problem. 

The program offers several broad areas of specialization. These include (1) Design and Control;  (2) Fluid Mechanics; (3) Mechanics of Solids, Materials and Structures; and (4) Thermal Sciences. The M.S. program, however, allows and encourages a student to include in his/her program of study related courses from any of the areas of specialization and also relevant courses offered by other programs within the Graduate School.  
 

Three male students work on a airplane model in a lab. There is a computer monitor that shows a rendering of the plane

Applied Learning

The program offers several broad areas of specialization. These include Design and Control; Fluid Mechanics; Mechanics of Solids, Materials and Structures; and Thermal Sciences. The Master’s program, however, allows and encourages a student to include in their program of study related courses from any of the areas of specialization and also relevant courses offered by other programs within the Graduate School

Male and female white students work in a lab with mechanical equipment.
Three male students work on a airplane model in a lab. There is a computer monitor that shows a rendering of the plane
Male and female white students work in a lab with mechanical equipment.