Master of Science in Engineering (M.S.E.) in Mechanical Engineering

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Master's in Mechanical Engineering

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Advance your education, career and earning potential with С��Ƶ’s Master's in Mechanical Engineering. Our program, which offers concentrations in energy, mechanics, design, thermofluids and more, will bring you up to date on the latest technologies, trends and innovations through our state-of-the-art labs and research centers.

You will learn from expert faculty members who are award-winning researchers in the field. You can also choose to complete a Master's Co-op to gain professional experience and further develop and deepen your skills.

Program Quick Facts

Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) Not Required
F1 Visa Eligibility
STEM-Designated Degree Program
Scholarships and Financial Aid Available

Master's in Mechanical Engineering Curriculum

The M.S.E. in Mechanical Engineering is a 30-credit degree program offered in both thesis and non-thesis tracks. Students on the non-thesis tracks can choose from the following concentrations: Mechanics & Materials, Thermofluids, Energy, Vibrations/Dynamics/Controls and Design and Manufacturing.

For a complete list of academic requirements and courses, please visit the Academic Catalog.

All MSE degree candidates must satisfy each of the following four requirements. No course can count towards more than one requirement:

Three (3) credit hours of advanced mathematics from the following list:
Course #	Course Name	Cr.
MECH.5200	Numerical Methods for Partial Differential Equations	3
ENGY.5390(CHEN.5390)	Mathematical Methods for Engineers	3
MATH.5450	Partial Differential Equations	3
MATH.5300	Applied Math I	3

Three (3) credit hours of solid mechanics courses from the following list:
Course #	Course Name	Cr.
MECH.5960	Mechanics of Composite Materials	3
MECH.5130	Theory of Finite Element Analysis	3
MECH.5620	Solid Mechanics I	3
MECH.5630	Dynamic Behavior of Materials	3��
MECH.5910	Mechanical Behavior of Materials	3

Three (3) credit hours of thermofluid courses from the following list:
Course #	Course Name	Cr.
MECH.5410	Advanced Heat Transfer	3
MECH.5491	Advanced Thermodynamics	3
MECH.5590	Multi-Scale Computational Fluid Dynamics I	3
MECH.5810	Advanced Fluids Mechanics	3
MECH.5260	Transport Processes in Energy Systems	3

Either 1 or 2 below:

Tracks	Details	Total Credit Hours
1.Thesis Track	M.S Students on the thesis track will design a student specific curriculum sequence of 12 credit hours of coursework with the first semester of graduate study.	9 Credit hours of thesis research, 12 Hours coursework, at least one semester of the 0 credit research seminar (MECH.5010)
2.Non-Thesis Track	In their first year students on a non-thesis track must submit a plan of study to the graduate coordinator and obtain his/her approval	9 credit hours of coursework in a Mechanical Engineering concentration and 12 credit hours of coursework approved by the graduate coordinator.

Design and Manufacturing Concentration Courses
Course #	Course Name	Cr.
MECH.5120	Applied Finite Elements	3
MECH.5490	Cooling of Electronic	3
MECH.5530	MEMS & Microsystems	3
MECH.5710	Quality Engineering	3
MECH.5740	Design for Reliability Engineering	3
MECH.5750	Industrial Design of Experiments	3
MECH.5760	Engineering Project Management	3
MECH.5790	Robotics	3

Energy Concentration Courses
Course #	Course Name	Cr.
MECH.5040	Energy Engineering Workshop	3
MECH.5210	Solar Fundamentals	3
MECH.5220	Wind Energy Fundamentals	3
MECH.5250	Grid-Connected Solar Electric Systems	3
MECH.5260	Transport Processes in Energy Systems	3
MECH.5270	Solar Energy Engineering	3
MECH.5280	Photovoltaics Manufacturing	3
MECH.5290	Fuel Cell Fundamentals	3
MECH.5320	Off-Grid Electric Systems	3
MECH.5330	Nanomaterials for Energy	3
MECH.5340	Green Combustion and Biofuels	3
MECH.5350	Fundamentals of Sustainable Energy	3
MECH.5440	Combustion Modeling	3
CHEN.5280	Advanced Transport Phenomena	3
ENGY.5050	Reactor Physics	3
ENGY.5070	Reactor Engineering and Safety Analysis	3
ENGY.5090	Dynamic Systems	3

Mechanics & Materials Concentration Courses
Course #	Course Name	Cr.
MECH.5120	Applied Finite Elements	3
MECH.5130	Finite Element Analysis I	3
MECH.5140	Finite Element Analysis of Composites	3
MECH.5620	Solid Mechanics I	3
MECH.5630	Dynamic Behavior of Materials	3
MECH.5690	Fracture Mechanics	3
MECH.5910	Mechanical Behavior of Materials	3
MECH.5960	Composite Materials	3
MECH.5970	Processing of Composites	3
MECH.5980	Experimental Characterization of Composites	3
MECH.6010	Special Topics: Mechanics/Materials	3
MECH.6150	Advanced Finite Elements Methods	3
MECH.6150	Micromechanics of Composites and Metamaterials	3
PLAS.5890	Polymer Nanocomposites	3

Thermofluids Concentration Courses
Course #	Course Name	Cr.
MECH.5220	Wind Energy Fundamentals	3
MECH.5260	Transport Processes in Energy Systems	3
MECH.5290	Fuel Cell Fundamentals	3
MECH.5340	Green Combustion and Biofuels	3
MECH.5420	Convective Heat and Mass Transfer	3
MECH.5450	Advanced Industrial Heat and Mass Transfer	3
MECH.5490	Cooling of Electronic Equipment	3
MECH.5530	MEMS & Microsytems	3
MECH.5580	Aero/Wind Engineering	3
MECH.5590	Multi-Scale Computational Fluid Dynamics I	3
MECH.5600	Multi-Scale Computational Fluid Dynamics II	3
MECH.5810	Advanced Fluid Mechanics	3
MECH.5830	Advanced Aerodynamics	3
MECH.5840	Ocean Engineering	3
MECH.5890	Finite Element in Thermofluids	3
CHEN.5280	Advanced Transport Phenomena	3

Vibrations/Dynamics/Controls Concentration Courses
Course #	Course Name	Cr.
MECH.5100	Dynamics and Diagnostics of Rotating Machinery	3
MECH.5130	Finite Element Analysis I	3
MECH.5150	Modal Analysis	3
MECH.5160	Experimental Model Analysis	3
MECH.5180	Signal Processing Techniques	3
MECH.5190	Engineering Spectral Analysis	3
MECH.5230	Structural Health Monitoring	3
MECH.5240	Fundamentals of Acoustics	3
MECH.5300	Autonomous Robotic Systems	3
MECH.5315	Modern Control Systems	3
MECH.5500	Vibrations	3
MECH.5520	Probabilistic Methods and Analysis	3
MECH.5540	Dynamic Systems and Controls	3
MECH.5790	Robotics	3
MECH.6030	Special Topics: Vibration Dynamics	3
MECH.6110	Matrix Methods	3
EECE.5130	Control Systems	3
EECE.5840	Probability and Random Processes	3

Why Study Mechanical Engineering at С��Ƶ?

Mechanical engineering students using unnamed equipment

Specialization

Choose from different concentrations in Mechanics and Materials, Thermofluids, Energy, Vibrations/Dynamics/Controls, Design and Manufacturing or Out-of-Department Concentrations. You can also select the Energy Engineering Option.

Mechanical Engineering professor Chris-Niezrecki showing equipment to a female student

Experiential Learning

Gain practical work experience while pursuing your degree through the Graduate Master’s Co-Op Option in Engineering.

Mechanical Engineering major Qiana Curcuru standing in front of equipment at iRobot, where she co-oped.

Research

Work directly with 30+ full-time faculty members in the department's internationally renowned research laboratories and centers, such as the Center for Wind Energy, the Nanomanufacturing Center and the Structural Dynamics and Acoustic Systems Laboratory.

Mechanical Engineering Career Outlook

+19,800

Projected new job openings each year
(U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024)
$115,540

Average salary for Mechanical Engineers in Mass.
(U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024)

Where Our Graduates Work

Raytheon
BAE Systems
Medtronic
GE Aerospace
Bose Corporation
iRobot
RTX
MilliporeSigma
L3Harris Technologies
Mercury Systems

Tuition and Admissions

Eligible students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for financial assistance.

View Estimated Annual Tuition and Fees for the 2025 - 2026 Academic Year

As a graduate student, you may qualify for federal student aid and other need-based scholarships. To be considered for financial assistance, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Learn more at С��Ƶ Graduate Aid.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and certain eligible non-citizens. Please visit Financial Aid if you have questions about your eligibility.

Application:
Application Fee: $75
Statement of Purpose: Outline goals, experience and achievements (max 2 pages)
Letters of Recommendation: Two (2) for master's, three (3) for doctoral applicants.
Transcripts: You may apply with unofficial transcripts, but if accepted, official transcripts are required.
Test Scores: Please send test scores to EngineeringCAS using school code 4530. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required for all Doctor of Philosophy programs and for the Master of Science in Engineering in Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering. It is accepted but not required for other master's applicants.

All materials must be received before your application is reviewed. To add documents before review, log in and select “Program Materials.”

International Applicants

English proficiency is required. If English is not your country’s national language, please submit one of the following scores:

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 79+
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 6.5+
Duolingo: 115+
ASC English: Level 6+
Pearson Test of English (PTE): 53+

For the TOEFL, please send your scores to EngineeringCAS using the school code B887.

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