The mechanical engineering masters prepares graduates to support the design of engineered systems through the application of the fundamental knowledge, skills, and tools of mechanical engineering. Students will work independently as well as collaboratively with leaders in industry, while demonstrating the professional and ethical responsibilities of the engineering profession. Ultimately, graduates will enhance their skills through formal education and training, independent inquiry, and professional development.In the ME in mechanical engineering, you'll apply mechanical engineering principles and theories to enhance your skills through formal education, training, and independent inquiry.

RIT's ME in Mechanical Engineering

The ME in mechanical engineering is intended to be a terminal degree program designed for those who do not expect to pursue a doctoral degree, but who wish to become a leader within the mechanical engineering field. This program is particularly well-suited for students who wish to study part time, for those interested in updating their technical skills, or for those who are not focused on a research-oriented master of science degree, which requires a thesis. A conventional thesis is not required for the program. In its place, students complete a capstone experience, which may be a design project leadership course or a well-organized and carefully chosen industrial internship. A research methods course may also fulfill the capstone experience; however, this option is primarily intended for students who are considering transitioning to the MS program in mechanical engineering.

Mechanical Engineering Courses

The ME in mechanical engineering prepares graduates to:

• practice mechanical engineering in support of the design of engineered systems through the application of the fundamental knowledge, skills, and tools of mechanical engineering.
• enhance their skills through formal education and training, independent inquiry, and professional development.
• work independently as well as collaboratively with others, while demonstrating the professional and ethical responsibilities of the engineering profession.

In addition to required courses, students choose focus area courses and electives that customize the degree around their professional goals and interests. Focus areas include automotive systems, business, controls, manufacturing, mechanics-design/materials, product development, sustainability, thermo/fluids engineering, and vibrations engineering.

All full-time students attend a weekly graduate seminar each semester they are on campus. Up to three courses may be taken outside the mechanical engineering department. Students may complete the program's requirements within one calendar year with summer study. Students may also augment their education through cooperative education employment opportunities. Although co-op is not a requirement of the program, it provides students an opportunity to gain valuable employment experience within the field.

Mechanical Engineering, ME degree, typical course sequence
Course    Sem. Cr. Hrs.
First Year
MECE-707    Engineering Analysis    3
MECE-709    Advanced Engineering Mathematics    3
MECE-795    Graduate Seminar    0
     
Graduate Focus Courses I, II
6
     
Graduate Electives I, II
6
Second Year
Choose one of the following:    
3
   MECE-730       Design Project Leadership*     
    MECE-777       Graduate Internship†     
    MECE-792       Project with Paper‡     
MECE-795    Graduate Seminar    0
     
Graduate Focus Course III
3
     
Graduate Electives III, IV
6
Total Semester Credit Hours    
30
Graduate Seminar (MECE-795) is a 0 credit course required for all full-time and full-time equivalent students.

* Design Project Leadership (MECE-730) is reserved only for students enrolled in the accelerated MECE-BS/ME program.

† Graduate Internship (MECE-777) is an option for all MECE-ME students and students enrolled in the accelerated MECE-BS/ME program.

‡ Project with Paper (MECE-792) is an option for all MECE-ME students and students enrolled in the MECE-BS/ME program.

Focus areas
Course    Sem. Cr. Hrs.
Automotive systems
Choose three of the following:
   ISEE-740       Design for Manufacture and Assembly    3
   MECE-623       Powertrain Systems and Design    3
   MECE-624       Vehicle Dynamics    3
   MECE-643       Classical Controls    3
   MECE-650       Sustainable Energy Use in Transportation    3
   MECE-658       Introduction to Engineering Vibrations    3
   MECE-670       Manufacturing Processes and Engineering    3
   MECE-689       Grad. Lower Level Special Topic #4: Computational Gear Design    3
   MECE-739       Alternative Fuels and Energy Efficiency    3
   MECE-752       Tribology Fundamentals    3
   MECE-756       Boiling and Condensation    3
Business
ACCT-603    Accounting for Decision Makers    3
MGMT-740    Leading Teams in Organizations    3
Choose one of the following:    
 
   ACCT-706       Cost Management    3
   HRDE-742       Leading Change    3
   INTB-730       Cross-Cultural Management    3
   MGMT-735       Management of Innovation    3
Controls
MECE-643    Classical Controls    3
Choose two of the following:
   EEEE-661       Modern Control Theory    3
   EEEE-733       Robust Control    3
   EEEE-765       Optimal Control    3
   MECE-606       Systems Modeling    3
   MECE-743       Digital Controls    3
   MECE-744       Nonlinear Controls    3
Manufacturing
Choose three of the following
   ISEE-626       Contemporary Production Systems    3
   ISEE-682       Lean Six Sigma Fundamentals    3
   ISEE-720       Production Control    3
   ISEE-740       Design for Manufacture and Assembly    3
   ISEE-741       3D Printing    3
   ISEE-745       Manufacturing Systems    3
   MECE-643       Classical Controls    3
   MECE-670       Manufacturing Processes and Engineering    3
   MECE-689       Grad. Lower Level Special Topic #4: Computational Gear Design    3
Mechanics-Design/Materials
Choose three of the following:
   MECE-605       Finite Elements    3
   MECE-620       Introduction to Optimal Design    3
   MECE-623       Powertrain Systems and Design    3
   MECE-644       Introduction to Composite Materials    3
   MECE-657       Applied Biomaterials    3
   MECE-670       Manufacturing Processes and Engineering    3
   MECE-689       Grad. Lower Level Special Topic #4: Computational Gear Design    3
   MECE-751       Convective Phenomena     
   MECE-752       Tribology Fundamentals    3
   MECE-785       Mechanics of Solids    3
Product development
Choose three of the following:
   PROF-710       Project Management*    3
   DECS-744       Project Management*    3
   ISEE-750       Systems and Project Management*    3
   ISEE-741       3D Printing    3
   ISEE-751       Decision and Risk Benefit Analysis    3
   ISEE-771       Engineering of Systems I    3
   ISEE-772       Engineering of Systems II    3
Sustainability
Choose three of the following:
   ISEE-785       Fundamentals of Sustainable Engineering    3
   ISEE-786       Lifecycle Assessment    3
   ISEE-787       Design for the Environment    3
   MECE-629       Renewable Energy Systems    3
   MECE-650       Sustainable Energy Use in Transportation    3
   MECE-739       Alternative Fuels and Energy Efficiency    3
Thermo/Fluids Engineering
Choose three of the following:
   MCSE-610       Applied Biofluid Mechanics and Microcirculation    3
   MECE-725       Fundamentals of Computational Fluid Dynamics    3
   MECE-731       Computational Fluid Dynamics    3
   MECE-738       Ideal Flows    3
   MECE-751       Convective Phenomena    3
   MECE-755       Microfluidics    3
   MECE-756       Boiling and Condensation    3
Vibrations Engineering
MECE-658    Introduction to Engineering Vibrations    3
MECE-758    Intermediate Engineering Vibrations    3
Choose one of the following:
   EEEE-602       Random Signals and Noise    3
   EEEE-678       Digital Signal Processing    3
   MECE-606       System Modeling    3

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to the ME program in mechanical engineering, candidates must fulfill the following requirements:

• Complete an online graduate application. Refer to Graduate Admission Deadlines and Requirements for information on application deadlines, entry terms, and more.
• Submit copies of official transcript(s) (in English) of all previously completed undergraduate and graduate course work, including any transfer credit earned.
• Hold a baccalaureate degree (or US equivalent) from an accredited university or college in mechanical engineering, physics, or a related field.
• Recommended minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (or equivalent).
• Submit a current resume or curriculum vitae.
• Two letters of recommendation are required. Refer to Application Instructions and Requirements for additional information.
• Not all programs require the submission of scores from entrance exams (GMAT or GRE). Please refer to the Graduate Admission Deadlines and Requirements page for more information.
• Submit a personal statement of educational objectives. Refer to Application Instructions and Requirements for additional information.
• International applicants whose native language is not English must submit official test scores from the TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE. Students below the minimum requirement may be considered for conditional admission. Refer to Graduate Admission Deadlines and Requirements for additional information on English requirements. International applicants may be considered for an English test requirement waiver. Refer to Additional Requirements for International Applicants to review waiver eligibility.

Tuition fee-2 years1,06,000

Total fee-2 years1,44,000