Overview
The Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Mechanical Engineering is a 30-credit hour non-thesis graduate degree. This program provides advanced classroom instruction of greater depth than available in a Bachelor of Science degree. Master of Engineering students may choose to specialize in a technical area of interest, or take courses across several technical areas.
The M.Eng. program is offered on-campus and via distance learning. Degree requirements for these programs are the same.
Degree Requirements (admitted fall 2019 or later)
Mathematics Requirement: 1 course (3 hours)
- MEEN 602: Modeling & Analysis of Mechanical Systems
Technical Elective Courses: 9 courses (27 hours)
- Any graduate-level MEEN course; may include courses from core course listing; combined maximum of three (3) credits of MEEN 684 & 685
- Up to two (2) courses outside of MEEN, but in the colleges of engineering or science*
- Up to one (1) 400-level undergraduate course; may be MEEN or non-MEEN
*Courses with the ENGR prefix or outside the colleges of engineering or science require prior approval from the MEEN Graduate Program Director.
Total Hours: 30
View Current Program Requirements
Degree Requirements (admitted prior to fall 2019)
Mathematics Requirement: 1 course (3 hours)
- MEEN 602: Modeling & Analysis of Mechanical Systems
Technical Elective Courses: 9 courses (27 hours)
- Any graduate-level MEEN course; may include courses from core course listing; combined maximum of three (3) credits of MEEN 684 & 685
- Up to two (2) courses outside of MEEN, but in the colleges of engineering or science*
- Up to two (2) 400-level undergraduate course; may be MEEN or non-MEEN
*Courses with the ENGR prefix or outside the colleges of engineering or science require prior approval from the MEEN Graduate Program Director.
Total Hours: 30
Program Required Portfolio
Students will prepare a portfolio for assessment. The portfolio will be compiled over the student’s course of study at Texas A&M University. In general, the portfolio will consist of graded materials from classes or research activity that can be evaluated and assessed against the five educational outcomes. The portfolio should be contained in a three-ring binder or something similar.
Educational Outcomes
The assessed educational goals of the mechanical engineering graduate program are:
- Graduates will have the ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering,
- Graduates will have the ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems,
- Graduates will have the ability to communicate effectively,
- Graduates will have knowledge of contemporary issues and recognition of the need for lifelong learning, and
- Graduates will have the ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
Program required project: A graded project/report with an “A” or “B” grade from any course on the degree plan can be used to fulfill this requirement.
Core Courses — A Master of Engineering student may choose to take any of the following 10 designated core courses. Core courses are optional, not required.
- MEEN 601 – Advanced Product Design
- MEEN 603 – Theory of Elasticity
- MEEN 608 – Continuum Mechanics
- MEEN 612 – Mechanics of Robot Manipulators
- MEEN 613 – Engineering Dynamics
- MEEN 615 – Advanced Engineering Thermodynamics
- MEEN 617 – Mechanical Vibrations
- MEEN 621 – Fluid Mechanics
- MEEN 625 – Mechanical Behavior of Materials
- MEEN 630 – Intermediate Heat Transfer
- MEEN 651 – Control System Design
- MEEN 672 – Introduction to Finite Element Method
- MEEN 683 – Multidisciplinary System Analysis and Design Optimization
- MEEN 688 – Advanced Solid Mechanics
Distance Learning Courses:
The following courses are generally offered via distance learning annually:
- MEEN 602: Modeling and Analysis of Mechanical Engineering Systems (fall/spring/summer)
- MEEN 603: Theory of Elasticity (fall)
- MEEN 613: Engineering Dynamics (fall)
- MEEN 615: Advanced Engineering Thermodynamics (fall/spring)
- MEEN 621: Fluid Mechanics (spring)
- MEEN 651: Control System Design (fall)
The following courses are offered via Distance Learning on an annual or bi-annual basis, pending the availability of instructors:
- MEEN 601: Advanced Product Design
- MEEN 605: Compressible Flow
- MEEN 611: Advanced IC Engines
- MEEN 612: Mechanics of Robot Manipulators
- MEEN 617: Mechanical Vibration
- MEEN 626: Lubrication Theory
- MEEN 633: Combustion Science and Engineering
- MEEN 662: Energy Management in Industry
- MEEN 663: Cogeneration Systems
- MEEN 680: Optical Techniques for Engineers
- MEEN 686: Composite Materials Processing and Performance
- MEEN 689: Applied Finite Element Analysis
Additional courses are added on an ongoing basis.
For questions, contact mechanical-gradprogram@tamu.edu.