MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Embry-Riddle's MSME Program Provides the Broad Foundation Needed in Today’s Rapidly Changing World

eco-car The Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSME) program provides students advanced study in engineering with focused study in electro-mechanical systems, unmanned and autonomous vehicle systems, clean energy systems, hybrid vehicles and computational fluid dynamics. Students are prepared to fulfill the needs of a wide range of industries, including aerospace, aviation, automotive, and energy systems.

PROGRAM INFORMATION
System Design with an Electro-Mechanical Focus –Critical Skills for Top Industries and the Best Jobs

Mechanical Engineers have always enjoyed stable employment opportunities, even during weak economic periods. Since job opportunities span a complete spectrum of industries and sectors, there will always be a need for capable Mechanical Engineers. The Master’s degree program further enhances these opportunities by providing additional breadth and depth of study. Our focus is on the application of electromechanical systems to the most pressing problems in energy, transportation, automation, the environment, etc. This translates to opportunities for you to build a career helping to solve some of today’s most critical problems.

The degree program offers both thesis and non-thesis options; each requires completion of 30 credits hours. In either option, students are required to complete 15 credit hours from a list of core courses. Students are permitted to choose general electives offered within College of Engineering and College of Arts and Sciences which support the educational and/or research goals of the student, pending approval of the student’s advisory committee and the graduate program coordinator.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
The MSME Curriculum Provides Students with Flexibility to Meet Individual Career Objectives

The Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering (MSME) provides students with advanced study in the concentration of Electro-Mechanical Systems. Students may choose to participate in a thesis or nonthesis program, each requiring 30 total credit hours. Students are required to submit a plan of study during their first semester in the graduate program, and course selections and changes must be approved by the graduate program coordinator.

Thesis Option

Credits

Electro-Mechanical Systems Electives

15

General Electives

3

Mathematics Elective (MA 500 level or higher)

3

ME 700 Graduate Thesis

9

Total Credits

30

Non-Thesis Option
	Credits
Electro-Mechanical Systems Electives	15
General Electives	12
Mathematics Elective (MA 500 level or higher)	3
Total Credits	30

Available Electro-Mechanical Systems Electives
Course Title	Credits
EE 500 Digital Control Systems	3
EE 505 Advanced Mechatronics	3
CEC 510 Digital Signal Processing	3
ME 500 Clean Energy Systems	3
ME 503 Unmanned and Autonomous Vehicle Systems	3
ME 506 Design for Manufacturing and Assembly	3
ME 508 Hydrogen and Hybrid Vehicle Systems	3
ME 510 Micro-Electrical Mechanical Systems	3
SYS 500 Systems Engineering	3
Total Credits	15

General Electives

General Electives can be courses chosen from the Electro-Mechanical Systems electives above, and from appropriate graduate courses
offered by the College of Engineering and the College of Arts and Sciences with program coordinator approval. Students may also
obtain general elective credit for completing the graduate internship, ME 696 (3 credits).

ADMISSION CRITERIA

Students applying to the Master’s program in Mechanical Engineering will be individually considered for admission based on their experience and credentials. We generally require three letters of recommendation, an undergraduate degree in engineering or a closely related field and a strong overall academic record. The GRE is encouraged but not required.

FACULTY RESEARCH INTERESTS

Yong-Ho Lee: Finite Element Analysis, Simulation of Oscillatory Flow
Glenn McNutt: Materials, Manufacturing
Axel Rohde: Numerical Simulation, Computational Fluid Dynamics
Cameron Wang: Solar Wing Steering for Satellite Formation Flight
Fady Barsoum: Health Monitoring of Structures, Optimal Structural Design
Jean-Michel Dhainaut: Vibration, Response Simulation
William Engblom: Numerical Simulation, Computational Fluid Dynamics
Sathya Gangadharan: Manufacturing, Micro Gravity, Fuel Slosh, Biofilms
Hany Nakhla: Clean Energy Systems
Charles Reinholtz, Robotics, Unmanned and Autonomous Systems, Kinematics
Darris White: Controls, Wind Energy, Hybrid Power Systems, Automotive Design

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING LABORATORIES AND FACILITIES

seagle The Mechanical Engineering department is housed in Lehman Engineering Center, a state-of-the-art facility that includes classrooms, faculty offices and laboratories. Among the laboratory facilities located in Lehman and available for to support research are the Robotics and Autonomous Vehicle Laboratory , the Autonomous Systems Laboratory, the Wind Tunnel Laboratory, the Materials Testing Laboratory, the Composites Laboratory, the Manufacturing Laboratory, the Structures Laboratory and the new EcoCAR Hybrid Vehicle Laboratory. The Department is also an active participant in the Florida Center for Advanced Aero-Propulsion (FCAAP), which maintains hangar and laboratory space adjacent to the university and the airport. Additional laboratory space in Canaveral Hall is dedicated to the SAE Hybrid Formula program and the Mini-Baja team. Numerous other laboratories and facilities on campus are available for specialized research in areas ranging from infrastructure diagnostic monitoring to meteorology to advanced flight simulation. The campus is located adjacent to the Daytona Beach International Airport and the Daytona Speedway, offering exceptional access to the aviation and high-performance vehicle industries.

CAREER OUTLOOK

Students with Master’s degrees in Mechanical Engineering are employed in a broad rage of industries and organizations; many have started their own companies or work as researchers or consultants. Our focus on electromechanical systems, clean energy and hybrid vehicles targets areas of significant expected employment growth and industry need. According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Spring 2008 Salary Survey, Mechanical Engineering was the degree most in-demand by college recruiters. Obtaining a masters degree is typically a good investment. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employees with masters’ degrees earned 28 percent more than bachelors’ degree holders.

The Embry-Riddle Advantage: The Career Services Office

A valuable benefit of being a student or alumnus of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is access to the resources of the Career Services Office.

The Career Services Office provides career development assistance to all students and alumni of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, regardless of campus affiliation. The Daytona Beach office serves Daytona Beach, Worldwide Campus, and Worldwide Online students. Prescott campus students are served by the Prescott office.
The Career Services Web site offers students and alumni:

A virtual library of job search aids including interview tips
An alumni network which enables students to contact alumni throughout the United States and abroad to learn more about their careers and employers.
Sample résumés and cover letters
Company profiles and employment hotlines
Cooperative education opportunities
Current job listings; and
A Web-based résumé referral service