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

When you earn an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Wetern Michigan University, you will find yourself among leading faculty with research and application opportunities waiting for you right in Floyd Hall. Your education will lead to independent, creative discovery through active participation in innovative research and proficiency in advanced engineering design, modeling and analysis.

Is the master's degree in mechanical engineering right for me?

If you are an experienced mechanical engineer with a B.S. from an accredited institution seeking higher levels of responsibility and a desire to advance your knowledge in this rapidly expanding field, then an M.S.E. in mechanical engineering from WMU may be right for you. You can also choose from a thesis or non-thesis option, allowing you to customize your learning to meet your goals.

  • Thesis option: A minimum of 30 semester hours of credit; a minimum of six hours must be mathematics oriented;  Satisfactory completion of six (6) hours in ME 7000 - Master’s Thesis.
  • Non-thesis option: A minimum of 36 semester hours of credit; a minimum of six hours must be mathematics oriented;  Up to six credit hours in ME 6970 - Problems in Mechanical Engineering.

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How can I fund my graduate degree?

We strive to make earning your master’s in accountancy comfortably affordable. At Western, you can fund your graduate degree through federal aid, loans, scholarships, grants, research assistantships and more.
What I find most exciting about WMU's research is that we are contributing to solving a major world issue (clean and sustainable energy) and involving WMU in research that is being conducted all over the globe. explains Shirzadi.
—Hassan Shirzadi Jahromi, Ph.D. student and 2022 All-University Teaching Effectiveness Award

Fast track your learning with an accelerated degree

Are you a WMU undergraduate student considering a master's degree? You can access more learning and save time in our accelerated master’s program. Weave graduate courses (up to 12 credits) into your undergraduate degree in computer science from WMU, and earn your B.S. and M.S. in computer science in 140 credit hours.