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MS Mechanical Engineering

University of Hartford, United States
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Course Overview

The Master of Science (MS) in mechanical engineering program emphasizes research-oriented courses for you to gain new skills and knowledge to meet today's industry demands and advance your career.

The Master of Science (MS) in mechanical engineering program is a research-oriented program that focuses on the advancement of the fundamental body of knowledge in mechanical engineering while also fostering the development of skills in design and analysis. This program lets you study an area of interest as part of a graduate thesis. Work towards solving a contemporary problem and become a technical expert. This program is also ideal for those who endeavor to eventually pursue their doctoral degree in an area within engineering. You will be ready to conduct research more analytically and purposefully in the industry and in academia.

General Eligibility

Students applying to the Master of Engineering or Master of Science in Engineering programs are required to submit the following items. Please refer to the University’s graduate admission page for more information. Requirements include:

  • Completed Application Form

  • Create or continue your Online Application

  • Application fee

  • Letter of Intent

  • Official transcripts (a minimum 3.0 GPA as an undergraduate)

  • Two professional letters of recommendation

  • Engineering candidates must have an appropriate baccalaureate degree in engineering from an engineering degree program accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org.

  • English Proficiency (international students)

  • Guarantors Statement (international students)

What You'll Study

1 Core Modules

Mathematics (3 credits)

  • M 515 - Methods of Applied Mathematics I 3 credit(s)

Thesis (6-9 credits)

  • ME 615 - Graduate Thesis in Engineering 3-9 credit(s)

  • Thesis requirements:

    • Approved thesis proposal with thesis committee formed

    • Presentation to the faculty and thesis defense

    • Formal final thesis to be published by the library


2 Optional Modules

Electives (21 credits)

ME 500 - Convective Heat and Momentum Transfer I 3 credit(s)

ME 505 - Mechatronics System Design 3 credit(s)

ME 506 - Principles of Combustion 3 credit(s)

ME 507 - Finite Element Analysis 3 credit(s)

ME 509 - Pollution Prevention 3 credit(s)

ME 510 - Advanced Mechanics of Materials 3 credit(s)

ME 512 - Precision Engineering 3 credit(s)

ME 513 - Applied Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing 3 credit(s)

ME 514 - Principles of Dimensional Metrology 3 credit(s)

ME 515 - Gauge Quantification 3 credit(s)

ME 516 - Manufacturing Metrology Project 3 credit(s)

ME 519 - Six Sigma Principles and Applications 3 credit(s)

ME 530 - Gas Dynamics 3 credit(s)

ME 531 - Aerospace Propulsion 3 credit(s)

ME 532 - Fundamentals of Turbomachinery 3 credit(s)

ME 533 - Turbomachinery Noise Control 3 credit(s)

ME 534 - Nuclear Engineering 3 credit(s)

ME 535 - Nuclear Engineering Design 3 credit(s)

ME 537 - Multidisciplinary Modeling 3 credit(s)

ME 550 - Vibrations II for Engineering 3 credit(s)

ME 555 - Applied Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) 3 credit(s)

ME 561 - Acoustics Capstone Design for Engineering 3 credit(s)

ME 564 - Aerodynamic Design of Turbines and Compressors 3 credit(s)

ME 565 - Machine Vision and Robotics 3 credit(s)

ME 580 - Quality Tools in Product Design 3 credit(s)

ME 582 - Reliability Engineering 3 credit(s)

ME 591 - Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering 1–6 credit(s)

ME 592 - Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering 1–6 credit(s)

ME 600 - Computer-Aided Geometrical Modeling in Design and Manufacturing 3 credit(s)

ME 603 - Convective Heat and Momentum Transfer II 3 credit(s)

ME 609 - High-Speed Aerodynamics 3 credit(s)

ME 640 - Turbomachinery Dynamics and Control 3 credit(s)

ME 672 - Strength, Design, and Materials in Turbomachinery 3 credit(s)

ME 676 - Manufacturing Issues in Turbomachinery 3 credit(s)

ME 680 - Design for Manufacturing 3 credit(s)

ME 681 - Seminar on Modern Issues in Manufacturing Engineering 3 credit(s)

ME 682 - Advanced Manufacturing Processes 3 credit(s)

ME 691 - Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering 1–6 credit(s)

ME 692 - Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering 1–6 credit(s)

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.5
  • TOEFL93
  • PTE65
  • Duolingo89

Minimun IELTS Score 6.5 overall.

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