Engineering (MS)

Summary

The engineering programs offer a Master of Science in Engineering (MS) degree with specializations in either Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. The MSE for Mechanical Engineering carries forward the philosophy of our undergraduate program and is devoted to producing application-oriented mechanical engineers. Our program is built to provide students with experiences and opportunities for growth.

The Mechanical Engineering program is designed to serve the following constituencies:

  • New engineering graduates who want to increase their depth of knowledge before entry into the engineering workforce.
  • Engineers in business and industry who want to continue their formal engineering education at the postgraduate level.
  • Engineering graduates interested in research or pursuing a future doctorate.

Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering and who also plan on completing the MSE degree at MSU may apply for the Combined Degree Program. This option allows students to take classes that will count toward their MSE prior to completing the BS. Students may register for up to 12 credits in approved courses that will count toward both the BS and MS degrees. 

Catalog Year

2023-2024

Degree

Master of Science

Major Credits

32

Total Credits

32

Locations

Mankato

Edina

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Program Requirements

Common Core

Application of EE computer modeling and simulation tools. Design of experiments, Taguchi methods, automated data acquisition, and analysis methods.

Prerequisites: none

Restricted Electives

Thesis Track - Thesis Track requires a total of 32 credits.

Design Project Track - Design Project Track requires a total of 32 credits.

Electrical Engineering Coursework - Choose 17 - 20 Credit(s). A limit of 6 credits combined can come from EE 695 and EE 677

Supporting Field Coursework - Choose 9 Credit(s).

Capstone Coursework - Choose 3 - 6 Credit(s). Design Project credits may be repeated.

Design project completion and design paper preparation.

Prerequisites: none

Alternate Plan Paper Track - Alternate Plan Paper Track requires a total of 34 credits.