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Mechanical Engineering

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Quick Facts

Credits Required: 32
Cost Per Credit: $1000
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College of Engineering

Program Details

According to the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, a master's degree is becoming a standard requirement to advance into higher-paying supervisory and management roles.

The Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSME) is the only online graduate degree offered in this discipline in Arizona. It provides excellent value compared to similar programs across the nation. The courses offered in the program seek to deepen the knowledge acquired at the bachelor's level to prepare you for increasingly more complex and interdisciplinary tasks in the modern workplace. The courses are supported by world-class faculty with relevant expertise. The MSME degree may also be an entry point for students seeking a PhD to pursue research or academic careers in national laboratories or universities.

You can tailor your study plan to fit your interests in one or more core areas, including dynamics and control systems, fluid mechanics, solid mechanics, and thermal sciences. Customize your program further by choosing from microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) or design and optimization options. A broad range of courses and faculty with relevant expertise supports the core areas and specializations.

As a graduate of the MSME program, you'll be in high demand across various employers in industries ranging from aerospace, automotive, and mining to electronics, software, and biomedical device sectors.

A Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or a related field is required for admission into the program.

*Residents of some U.S. Territories may not be eligible. Please see our Eligibility & State Authorization page for more information.

Courses

Courses in the MSME program include:

AME 500A: Advanced Engineering Analysis I
AME 500B: Advanced Engineering Analysis II
AME 530: Advanced Thermodynamics
AME 532: Convective Transport Phenomena
AME 536A: Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics
AME 537: Aerothermodynamics
AME 545: Renewable Energy Systems
AME 561: Finite Element Methods

Outcomes

As a result of this program, students will build core skills, including:

  • Advanced engineering analysis
  • Advanced simulation & modeling
  • Modeling of physical phenomena
  • Cutting-edge research activities Writing & presentation skills

Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering MS program will be prepared to pursue careers in the following fields:

  • Aerospace/Defense industries
  • Automotive/Machinery industry
  • Electronics/Chip manufacturing industry
  • Biomedical devices
  • Space technologies
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MASTER'S THESIS OPTION

The thesis option consists of 26 units of coursework, plus 6 units of thesis coursework. 

If you choose to pursue the thesis option, you will need to complete a thesis and pass a final oral examination. The examination lasts from one to two hours and includes a defense of the research results.

MASTER'S THESIS OPTION Courses
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MASTER'S THESIS OPTION

Courses in this track include:

  • AME 910: Thesis
MASTER'S THESIS OPTION Details
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MASTER’S REPORT OPTION

The report option consists of 29 units of coursework, plus 3 units of Master's report coursework.

No other independent study units are allowed for the report option. If you choose to pursue the report option, you will complete a report and pass a final oral examination. This examination consists of a 30-minute presentation by the student followed by 15 minutes of questioning.

MASTER’S REPORT OPTION Courses
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MASTER’S REPORT OPTION

Courses in this track include:

  • AME 909: Master's Report
MASTER’S REPORT OPTION Details
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NON‑THESIS/COURSEWORK ONLY OPTION

The non‑thesis option consists of 32 units of coursework following the general requirements of the M.S. degree program. A maximum of 3 units of independent study or 3 units of research may be included in the program.

If you are interested in independent study, you will need to make arrangements for supervision by a faculty member in the Department and submit the independent study proposal form to the Graduate Administrative Associate. The non‑thesis option does not require a final oral examination.

This option will not be available if you receive financial support from the University in the form of teaching or research assistantships or fellowships.

NON‑THESIS/COURSEWORK ONLY OPTION Courses
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NON‑THESIS/COURSEWORK ONLY OPTION

Courses in this track may include: 

  • AME 599: Independent Study
  • AME 900: Research
NON‑THESIS/COURSEWORK ONLY OPTION Details

Questions

Prospective Online Mechanical Engineering students have a dedicated Enrollment Counselor to answer any questions you might have about enrolling in this program.

Josie Kavathas
Enrollment Counselor
520-621-2480

jrosenberry@email.arizona.edu