Mechanical Engineering - Bachelor's (BSME)

DEGREE OVERVIEW

Few professions unleash the spirit of innovation like mechanical and aerospace engineering. From flight to alternative energy, we constantly discover how to improve lives by creating bold new solutions that connect science to life in unexpected, forward-thinking ways. Emboldened by the direct and positive effect we have on people's everyday lives, we look forward to channeling our imagination and creativity to meet the needs and challenges of the 21st century. Join us in an exciting journey of learning, innovation, and leadership and look ahead where your horizons become absolutely unlimited!

Mechanical engineers are versatile and are found in a variety of private and public sector organizations. They may be involved in product design and development, manufacturing, project management, power generation, or other operations.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The mechanical engineering curriculum is broad-based and emphasizes fundamental engineering sciences and applications. Approximately equal emphasis is given to machine design, structural analysis, thermodynamics and energy, systems and control, and materials science. Classroom lectures are supplemented by laboratories. Students complete a capstone design project as the culmination of the undergraduate program. A primary goal of the mechanical engineering degree program is to provide an educational experience and training that will prepare its graduates to excel within the broad scope of the mechanical engineering profession.

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• Admissions requirements and degree information in the University Catalog
• Degree curriculum
• Program accreditation

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

• Power generation
• Renewable energy
• Biomedical
• Electronics cooling and air conditioning
• Automotive
• Aerospace
• Manufacturing
• Automation and robotics

WHY CHOOSE US?

• More than half our MAE undergraduate students complete a co-op or internship to gain practical work experience prior to graduation and are often hired by companies they intern with.
• Students may work alongside faculty on funded research, doing real lab work and gaining valuable skills.
• All undergraduate students complete a capstone course prior to graduation, finding solutions to real-world problems, often with financial support from an industry partner.
• MAE students make lasting friendships and contacts in dozens of student organizations like the world-renowned Formula SAE Racing Team and ROVER Society.

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Take the next step toward investing in yourself by learning more about our Mechanical Engineering - Bachelor's (BSME) program.