{"id":34112,"date":"2011-08-31T13:18:54","date_gmt":"2011-08-31T17:18:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/academics\/?page_id=34112"},"modified":"2024-04-22T16:14:59","modified_gmt":"2024-04-22T20:14:59","slug":"ms","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/academics\/eng\/programs\/mechanical-engineering\/ms\/","title":{"rendered":"MS in Mechanical Engineering"},"content":{"rendered":"

The MS programs in mechanical engineering (thesis <\/em>and non-thesis <\/em>options) are designed for students who desire advanced training in areas of mechanical engineering. Graduates may choose to pursue from a wide variety of engineering careers, such as industry (large and small companies, including start-ups), government laboratories, research centers, or to continue their training toward a doctoral degree in mechanical engineering, applied mechanics, or a related field.<\/p>\n

Learning Outcomes<\/h3>\n

Students must show capacity to:<\/p>\n

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  1. Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering to identify, formulate, and solve mechanical engineering problems.<\/li>\n
  2. Understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.<\/li>\n
  3. Use modern engineering tools and techniques to successfully practice the engineering profession in a variety of settings.<\/li>\n
  4. Use oral and written communication to convey technical concepts to engineers and non-engineers. Collaborate as member or leader of a technical project team.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Curriculum<\/h2>\n

    Master of Science students are required to complete a minimum of 32 unit hours applicable to the degree according to the program planning sheet. All 32 units must be at the 500 level or above. To graduate, a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 (B) must be attained in the set of courses used to satisfy the program requirements for the degree.<\/p>\n

    Units cannot be given for two or more courses having significant overlap (including overlap with courses that had been taken to fulfill the candidate\u2019s undergraduate degree requirements).<\/p>\n

    Structured Course Requirements for the MS in Mechanical Engineering (without Thesis)<\/h3>\n

    The 32 units must be selected as follows:<\/p>\n