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Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSME)
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Program Overview
The Mechanical Engineering program is designed to strengthen the ability of students to solve complex technological problems in a creative way by broadening students' knowledge, providing in-depth study in an area of concentration, and complementing theoretical study with relevant and significant research and/or design. Students will concentrate in either the mechanical systems design area or in the area of energy systems/thermosciences. State-of-the-art research lab facilities and software packages are available in the areas of heat transfer, mechanical vibrations, solar energy, energy systems, computer aided design, robotics, and microprocessors. Specific equipment available includes a water table, wind tunnels, modern data acquisition systems, shaker tables, solar collectors, modal analyzer, Sun workstations, robotics, microprocessor boards, and a recently installed Laser Doppler Velocimetry System.
Program Requirements
The MSME program has a minimum requirement of 30 semester hours. All students must take a comprehensive examination and ME 681 project(s) or thesis in order to graduate. Please see the Graduate Catalog for a detailed explanation of the MSME program requirements.
Estimated Time to Complete the Program
Students carrying a full-time course load can reasonably expect to complete the program in one and one-half to two years. Students carrying a part-time course load have up to a maximum of five years to complete the program.
Faculty Research Interests
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Admission Requirements
In addition to meeting the requirements of the Graduate School, individuals seeking admission to the master's degree program in mechanical engineering should have the equivalent of an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering with an overall grade point average of 3.0/4.0. Students with undergraduate degrees in related fields of science and engineering or those who do not meet the minimum grade point average requirement may be admitted to the program conditionally at the discretion of the department and the Graduate School.
Department Contact Information
Graduate Program Coordinator
Dr. Dean Kim, (309) 677-3142, deankim@bradley.edu
Department Chair
Dr. Paul Mehta, (309) 677-2754, mehta@bradley.edu
Department Secretary
Gayle Deynzer, (309) 677-2711, gjd@bradley.edu