Jamie Ervin, Department Chairperson
Kimberly Bigelow, Graduate Program Director
Doctor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering (MEE)
See the Doctoral Degree Requirements section on the School of Engineering page and consult with the department chair.
Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering (MEE)
See the Doctoral Degree Requirements section on the School of Engineering page and consult with the department chair.
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MEE)
The program of study leading to the Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree, developed by the student in conjunction with her/his advisor, must include a minimum of 30 semester hours. Both a Thesis and Non-Thesis option are available.
| In consultation with your advisor or graduate program director: 1, 2, 3, 5 | |
| Core Courses: Choose graduate-level Mechanical Engineering Courses: 3, 4, 5 | 12 |
Thesis Option: Choose two courses MEE 500 - 590 and six credit hours MEE 599 Thesis Courses. Work closely with your advisor when registering for Thesis. See Footnote. 4 | |
Non-Thesis Option: Choose four courses MEE 500 thru MEE 595 | |
| Choose any two graduate-level MEE/AEE/RCL Courses: 5 | 6 |
MEE 501 thru MEE 595; AEE 500 thru AEE 570; or RCL 507 thru RCL 583 | |
| Choose one approved Mathematics course 6 | 3 |
Could include: CME581, CME582, CME583, ECE503, ECE568, ECE569, ECE642, ENM500, ENM561, EOP503, MEE522, MTH403, MTH404, MTH430, MTH527, MTH531, MTH532, MTH535, MTH543, MTH544, MTH547, MTH551, MTH552, MTH555, MTH556, MTH558, MTH559, MTH563, MTH571 or MTH590 | |
| Additional Coursework 5 | 9 |
Choose any three graduate-level courses from Engineering, Mathematics, or STEM-related area | |
| Total Hours | 30 |
| 1 | See also http://catalog.udayton.edu/graduate/schoolofengineering/mastersdegreerequirements/ in the catalog and consult with your advisor. |
| 2 | The program of study leading to the Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree, developed by the student in conjunction with their advisor, must include a minimum of 30 semester hours. |
| 3 | At nine hours of completed coursework: A Graduate Program of Study document (found on Porches) is to be completed by the student and submitted to the advisor and/or the graduate program director for approval. This document will outline the specific coursework required to complete the degree requirements. This document can be amended if necessary. |
| 4 | Thesis Hours should be registered for a maximum of three hours mid-way through your program. Consult with your advisor before registering for the final 3 credits to determine if the Thesis is a viable option or if an alternative may be necessary, such as additional coursework or a project. The Thesis includes both an oral defense and a written Thesis. |
| 5 | Elective courses can be used to earn certificates in other programs, such as Foundations of Engineering Management, Six Sigma, Sustainability and other offerings. A complete list of available certificates can be found in the graduate catalog: http://catalog.udayton.edu/certificatesaz/ |
| 6 | A complete list of approved mathematics courses can be found here: https://porches.udayton.edu/group/engineering/grad |
See also Master's Degree Requirements in School of Engineering section in the catalog and consult with the advisor.


