1. Coursework
The Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering program is based on 30-course units, of which at least 21 units must be earned from graduate-level courses. Students will work closely with a faculty advisor to develop a curriculum plan that ensures academic rigor while at the same time meeting the needs of the student. The curriculum includes 6 units of required engineering courses and a minimum of 9 units of elective engineering courses. A maximum of 6 units of elective non-engineering courses may be applied to the degree requirements with the consent of the faculty advisor if they are consistent with the student’s program of study. There are two options for the culminating engineering experience. A research thesis option involves 3-6 units of research (course ENGR 897, which may be taken once or twice) followed by a 3-unit thesis course (ENGR 898). The other option is an applied research project to complete a 3‑unit project-based course (ENGR 895).
In this page, only the Course codes and titles of the courses are used. Please see course descriptions on the Engineering course bulletin page.
See links below for course pathways.