Master of Engineering
The Donald P. Shiley School of Engineering offers a graduate program leading to a master of engineering degree. Students in this innovative program can take courses in engineering, business, and communications. This program capitalizes on the strengths of both the Donald P. Shiley School of Engineering and the Dr. Robert B. Pamplin Jr. School of Business Administration and caters to the individual needs of the graduate student. Courses in engineering are selected from civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering. Courses in business are chosen in the areas of entrepreneurship, marketing, management, and new venture development. In addition, students can take a course in business communications from the Department of Communication Studies.
Student Outcomes
Student outcomes for the master of engineering degree program are as follows:
- Students receive cutting edge education in their chosen field of study.
- Students receive practical, hands-on education which will be relevant to their career goals.
- Students have abundant opportunities for interdisciplinary academic work.
- Students are encouraged to pursue life-long learning in the overall graduate curriculum.
Admission Requirements
The following should be noted in addition to the general admission requirements for the Graduate School. Typically, candidates who hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, or physical science will be considered for graduate admission. Consultation with the graduate program director early in the process of applying for graduate admission is highly recommended. Such consultation can point out any deficiencies in the candidate’s background and appropriate undergraduate courses can then be taken to make up these deficiencies.
Graduation Requirements
Thirty semester hours of graduate coursework are required. Any undergraduate courses taken to make up deficiencies do not count towards these hours. Up to twelve semester hours of graduate coursework may be taken in the area of business including up to three semester hours in the area of communication studies. All courses must be approved by the graduate program director, or the student’s graduate advisor. A thesis is not required, however an optional thesis or project may be used as part of the major requirements. A combined maximum of six semester hours of graduate coursework is allowed for thesis or projects.