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College of Engineering

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Innovating Solutions for a Dynamic World

Society's needs are rapidly changing. New technologies in the areas of sustainability and production are required to keep businesses competitive and ease the strain on valuable resources. You can be on the front lines of initiating these fundamental changes in industry and society with a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Western New England University. Offering concentrations in mechanical engineering and mechatronics, the Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering program is directed toward both full-time and part-time students with a special emphasis on providing training and experience in performing independent research on topics with theoretical as well as applied interest and managing projects.

Why Choose Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering?

Technology is constantly evolving and the MS in Mechanical Engineering degree will not only help you meet current challenges head-on, but innovate the future of the industry and the modern world. This program will also prepare students for a career in Mechatronics and its many applications in society. By gaining more advanced skills, you will learn how to effectively study and implement the techniques and inventions that will make lives easier into the next decades. View our current tuition rates.

 

What To Expect Mechanical

“Grad courses are a lot more advanced so you get to get really specific into what you want to talk about. Some of these professors are very knowledgeable in what they do, and you don’t really scratch the surface of that in an undergrad class. I’ve had professors that I’ve done research with and really been able to dive into what interests me.”–Emily Lake ’23/G’24

What Will You Study?

To satisfy requirements for an advanced degree in mechanical engineering, you will take three core courses in Engineering Management or Project Management, Quality Engineering, Design of Experiments, System Integration, and Mechanical Engineering. At the completion of these 12 credits, you will then choose a faculty advisor and course of study for the remainder of your education. Your choices include an all-course option; a project option, which includes advanced coursework and a final presented project; and a thesis option, that involves advanced coursework and a thesis with a presentation.

Top Five Reasons to Choose the MS in Mechanical Engineering

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An Advanced Degree to Stay Ahead of the Curve

Enhance your technological knowledge, improve your engineering design capabilities, conduct valuable research, and develop skills to advance into leadership roles with this highly mobile advanced degree.

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Mentorship from Professors Uniquely Qualified in Their Fields

In this highly-personalized learning model, you will be mentored by distinguished faculty who have significant industrial experience and are committed to helping you develop your skills and enhance your applied knowledge.

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Challenging Coursework with Immediate Application

The MS in Mechanical Engineering program offers an innovative yet practical curriculum built for real-world success. Core courses in Engineering Management will help you develop skills that will be essential as you advance your career. You will choose from an all-course option, a project option, or a research-based thesis option, allowing you to personalize your path of study in the direction of your career goals. You can further customize your experience with a concentration in Mechatronics.

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Collaborative Learning and Cross-disciplinary Research

Our graduate classes average 20 students, enhancing your ability to interact with your professors, collaborate and make professional connections with classmates and faculty across disciplines, and truly absorb the advanced course materials.

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Accelerated Study at Your Own Pace

Whether you are interested in full-time study or you are a working professional pursuing your degree part-time, our year-round, four-term structure will allow you to accelerate your studies. Finish in as little as one year studying full-time and as few as 21 months studying part-time. Classes are held on-campus in the evening with some online course offerings.

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