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The Master of Science Professional is a degree program that offers possibilities for a wide range of prospective students. It emphasizes project-based and curriclum-driven learning and is targeted for working engineers and undergraduates considering a career in industry. Because our requirements (see below) are flexible, we offer courses in a wide range of focus areas (informal), including a flex option that allows students to combine courses across the academic spectrum to meet their specific needs. These focus areas include the following options:

• Air Quality, Clean Technology, Energy & Environment
• Biomedical
• Computational Modeling, Simulation & Analysis
• Design
• Flex
• Food Engineering
• Mechanics of Materials & Materials
• Microsystems
• Robotics & Controls

MS Professional Degree Requirements

The only focus area that has specific course requirements is Design.ÌýStudentsÌýinterested in pursuing the other focus areas can enroll in any combination of coursework theyÌýwould like. All MS Professional students must complete the following requirements to be eligible for graduation.Ìý

• Coursework: 30 graduate-level credit-hours must be completed with at least a grade of C in each course.ÌýAt least 18 credits must be in Mechanical Engineering (i.e., MCEN courses). Up to 12 credit-hours mayÌýbe taken outside the department, inclusive of any transfer credits applied towards the degree. StudentsÌýmust maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA to remain in good standing.
• Professional Development: Completion of MCEN 5000: Sociotechnical Industry Skills with a grade of at least C. This course is offered every spring semester and consists of a series of seminars, workshops, and projects focused on various topics relevant to careers in industry, including project management, engineering ethics, communication skills,Ìýwriting skills, budget preparation and management, leadership styles and philosophies, and interview skills.
  • Alternative ways to fulfill requirement:
    • Automatic (applied at time of graduation)
      • Have completed MCEN 5030: Introduction to Research (C or above)
      • Have completed two EMEN graduate courses (C or above)
      • Have completed 3 credits of MCEN 5930: Professional Internship and 1 EMEN graduate course (C or above in both)
    • By Petition (approval not guaranteed):
      • Petition is announced via Canvas Graduate Student Resources Page
      • Have completed at least 3 years of post-baccalaureate, full-time, continuous work experience related to the field of engineering
      • Are a ME Senior Design Course Assistant/TA

What about a thesis?

Master of Science Professional degree students do not complete a thesis and instead pursue coursework or project-based learning opportunities.ÌýWhile a thesis is not required, we offer a thesis program if you would like to complete one. For more information, visit the Master of Science Thesis ±è²¹²µ±ð.Ìý