M.S. in ME Program

M.S. in ME Program

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (M.S.)

The Mechanical Engineering program permits students to deeply explore engineering design and analysis. The interdisciplinary nature of the program provides students with an opportunity to work on exciting research areas at the leading edge of technology. This program includes focus areas in Bioengineering, Mechanics, Materials, Nanotechnology, Devices, and Systems Engineering.

Program Options

The Master’s Program requires 30 credit hours of 500 level or high courses, outlined below. The program offers two tracks.

Thesis Track (Track I)

The thesis track is a popular option for full-time students pursuing a master’s degree. In this track, students are expected to submit a thesis documenting research conducted while working for a department faculty member. Often, funding is available and must be negotiated directly with a faculty sponsor. To graduate, a student must complete:

Required Courses (9 cr) + Specialization Courses (12 cr) + Thesis Research (9 cr)

Examples of recent MS thesis work from Rowan’s ME Department: 

Non-Thesis Track (Track II)

The non-thesis track is popular both among part-time students pursuing master’s degree while working a full-time job as well as many full-time students seeking to further their understanding of the discipline through graduate level coursework. In this track, students are expected to complete courses only (no thesis required). To graduate, a student must complete:

Required Courses (9 cr) + Specialization Courses (21 cr)

Program Requirements (30 cr Total)

Required Courses (9 cr)

3 credits each in:

  1. an applied mathematics course
  2. a business/management/economics course
  3. a course with an engineering application of computers
Details can be found in the Graduate Course Catalog

Required Specialized Program Courses (12–21 cr)

Specialization courses will be selected with the advice of academic and/or research advisors.  A representative listing of courses can be found in the Graduate Course Catalog.

Required Thesis/Project Courses (9 cr, if Thesis Option selected)

ENGR 01599 - Masters Research and Thesis

Forms

ME M.S. Program Guide

Program Overview (curriculum, admission requirements, application deadlines)

For details about the course requirements see link:

Catalog of M.S. in ME Program Description

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MS-ME) program

M.S. Non-Thesis

What can I do if I cannot complete the course requirements of the MS Non-Thesis program? Are there any alternatives?

There is a possibility that the students can transfer into the Masters of Engineering Management program. Students are encouraged to contact ME Graduate Program Coordinator (Mitja Trkov, trkov@rowan.edu) and discuss the situation. See link for more information: https://global.rowan.edu/programs/master-of-engineering-management.html

What can I do if I realize that I enjoy the Engineering Management field and their courses? Can I transfer into that Masters program?

Yes, you can transfer into that program. See links and instructions in the questions above.

Can I take a graduate level course at Rowan if I already took the same undergraduate level course that was offered as 400/500 level? (Applies to Rowan graduates.)

No, in general you cannot take the same course, unless there has been a significant change in the course content. If so, a student must provide a written approval and justification from the instructor that the student sends via email to the ME Graduate Program Coordinator (Mitja Trkov, trkov@rowan.edu).

M.S. Thesis

How do I choose my M.S. Thesis committee members?

You need to propose and discuss the selection of your committee members with your research advisor(s). They must approve it, before you can proceed with asking them to serve on the committee. Students must fill out the following form.

How many M.S. Thesis committee members do I need?

You need to have at least 3 committee members. Your research advisor and 2 or more internal committee members (ME faculty). It is up to you and your research advisor if you want to include external committee members (from other departments, industry, etc).

How many M.S. Thesis committee members do I need if I have two research advisors?

In that case you should have at least 4 committee members in total. Both of your research advisors and 2 or more internal committee members (ME faculty or courtesy appointment). It is up to you and your research advisor if you want to include external committee members (from other departments, industry, etc).

Can the application fee be waived for international students?
Please see details here and talk with the admissions office directly.

M.S. Thesis & M.S. Non-Thesis

What should I do if the course I am trying to register for is full?

You can contact the instructor and ask if there is some additional availability and request a capacity waiver. However, all classes have a maximum seat capacity and instructors cannot accommodate any requests beyond a certain point. Note that it is up to the discretion of the instructor to decide based on the provided (strong) argument from the student, whether the request can be accommodated. If approved, the instructor will provide a capacity override that will allow you to register (assuming you have all prerequisites). Note that the Graduate Program Coordinator cannot provide you a capacity override.

Can I contact the Graduate Program Coordinator/Chair if the course I am trying to register for is at full capacity?

No, in most cases Graduate program Coordinator will not be able to assist you.You must address this question to the instructor directly (see question above).

Can a Graduate Program Coordinator (GPC) create a schedule for me due to my special circumstances (e.g., commute, etc)?

No, GPC can only help you with specific questions you may have; however, they cannot create an individualized schedule for you.

How can I plan for my course schedule?

To help you with the course planning, we suggest a few things.

  1. Please look at Section Tally for all graduate-level courses available in the upcoming semester. It is available at the following link:
    https://sites.rowan.edu/registrar/services-resources/section-tally-info.html 
  2. Search for the desired semester. Check attributes as specified in the attached image. Please use both ENGR and MECH and choose Attribute GRAD as shown below. 
  3. If you need to search for the previous semesters, you can use the old Section Tally. See below.

    
What information do I need to provide when contacting an instructor or graduate program coordinator?

Please always provide the following information:

  • Banner ID
  • In what semester of studies are you currently enrolled in? (e.g., is this your first, or fourth semester etc).
  • Full course name, number, and CRN
  • Describe your problem in sufficient details
  • Attach history of previous conversations/emails if relevant
Where can I obtain a Certificate of Enrollment document (for visa renewal purposes)?
Certificate is issued by the Rowan’s Registrar Office.
Where can I find information about the tuition and fees for graduate courses?

Link: https://sites.rowan.edu/bursar/

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