The NC State Mechanical Engineering Systems (MES) BSE program is a site-based program located on the campus of Craven Community College in Havelock, North Carolina. Students in the program earn a Bachelor of Science in Engineering with a concentration in Mechanical Engineering Systems. Upon graduation from the MES program, students have the qualifications to apply for any job seeking mechanical engineering applicants.
Curriculum
MES students are drawn from a diverse population that includes not only the traditional college student but also military personnel and civilian staff of FRC-East.
The 10 mechanical engineering courses in the MES program are taught by the nationally recognized NC State MAE faculty in Raleigh and delivered to the MES students in Havelock via interactive high-definition video teleconference.
Local NC State faculty teach the Systems Engineering content, conduct all laboratory experiences, and direct students in the two-semester capstone design experience where they are partnered with an industry sponsor to design and build a solution to a real-world problem. Hands-on laboratory exercises allow students to explore and experience theoretical concepts learned in their courses and practice important modern skills such as manual and computerized measurement techniques, data analysis, design of experiments, and technical communications.
The MES program is located within a short distance of the Naval Air Systems Command's Fleet Readiness Center- East, Cherry Point (FRC-East). FRC-East is North Carolina's largest industrial employer east of interstate highway I-95 and the MES program takes advantage of the synergies afforded by its close location and relationship with the more than 1000 engineers working at FRC-East.
The Mechanical Engineering Systems program is evaluated under the criteria for Mechanical Engineering Programs and is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org.