Mechanical Engineering, (MS)

University of Memphis

Program RequirementsA more detailed description of the information listed below will be given by the Coordinator of Graduate Studies to students admitted into the Mechanical Engineering MS program.Thesis Option:Successful completion of 30 semester hours to include 6 hours in MECH 7996 for thesis and 3 hours each in MECH 7341 and MECH 7342. Of the remaining 18 hours, no more than 9 hours of 6000-level MECH courses or collateral courses may be used in satisfying degree requirements. Only courses in mathematics, the physical sciences, or another engineering discipline may serve as collateral courses each course must receive prior approval by the departmental graduate coordinator for it to be used in satisfying degree requirements. With prior approval, up to 3 hours of 7000-level collateral courses may be used in satisfying degree requirements.MECH 7996 - Thesis Credit Hours: (1-6)MECH 7341 - Engineering Analysis I Credit Hours: (3)MECH 7342 - Engineering Analysis II Credit Hours: (3)Non-Thesis Option:Successful completion of 30 semester hours total to include 3 hours each in MECH 7341 and MECH 7342. Of the remaining 24 hours, no more than 9 hours in 6000 level MECH or collateral courses may be used in satisfying degree requirements. Only courses in mathematics, the physical sciences, or another engineering discipline may serve as collateral courses each course must receive prior approval by the departmental graduate coordinator for it to be used in satisfying degree requirements. With prior approval, up to 3 hours of 7000-level collateral courses may be used in satisfying degree requirements. With prior approval, up to 3 hours of MECH 7992 may be used in satisfying degree requirements.MECH 7341 - Engineering Analysis I Credit Hours: (3)MECH 7342 - Engineering Analysis II Credit Hours: (3)MECH 7992 - Research Project Credit Hours: (1-6)The department’s graduate coordinator may approve transfer creditThe department’s graduate coordinator may approve transfer credit of up to 12 credit hours previously earned at another institution. For these hours to be used in satisfying degree requirements, appropriate documentation must be provided by the student, and approval granted, not later than the end of the student’s second semester of enrollment.Students selecting the thesis optionStudents selecting the thesis option will be required to complete an independent research project culminating in a masters thesis. Upon completion of the thesis, the student must successfully pass an oral examination to assess mastery of the thesis topic and to evaluate the student’s knowledge in mechanical engineering. Students should familiarize themselves with the Thesis/Dissertation Preparation Guide before beginning to write.Students selecting the non-thesis optionStudents selecting the non-thesis option must pass an oral comprehensive examination to demonstrate mastery of mechanical engineering topics commensurate with the degree to be awarded.

Herff College of Engineering