Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering (MS) at Brigham Young University |
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Brigham Young University is a Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above Research Universities (high research activity) with 34,174 students in Provo, UT.
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This school offers the following degree levels:
Bachelor degree, Certificates/Postbaccalaureate Certificate, Masters degree, Doctor's degree, First-Professional degree |
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Brigham Young University
Masters degree
Mechanical Engineering (MS)
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Degree requirements
Learning Outcomes Established for the MS-Thesis Option.
* Program graduates will develop an advanced understanding of the governing principles which serve as the basis for the practice of mechanical engineering and have the ability to apply these principles in the design and analysis of a system or process to meet specified needs.
* Program graduates will participate in the creation of new knowledge and/or will advance the state-of-the-art in a specific sub-discipline of mechanical engineering through the completion of a thesis project. The thesis project will contain elements of design, experimentation and analysis and will require innovation and creativity.
* Program graduates will develop technical writing and oral presentation skills.
* Program graduates will demonstrate a pattern of living consistent with high ethical and moral standards.
Admission and Entry.
* Semesters of entry and application deadlines: fall, spring, summer, January 15 (U.S. and international); winter, September 15 (U.S. and international).
* Entrance examinations: the GRE general exam is required for admission. The range of expected GRE scores are: V-460-480; Q-710-730; AW-4-5. It is recommended that the GRE be taken a minimum of six weeks prior to the application deadline. International applicants are required to take the TOEFL or IELTS exam. University minimum scores are required.
* Prerequisite: BS in mechanical engineering or allied discipline with approval; minimum 3.0 GPA in last 60 hours.
* Statement of intent: each applicant should clearly indicate that he or she intends to pursue the thesis option.
Requirements for Degree.
* Credit hours: a minimum 30 hours, half of which must be offered by ME, including 6 thesis hours and 6 hours of advanced mathematics.
* Program of study: each student must submit a study list of approved courses during the first semester.
* Prospectus: each student must submit a prospectus during the second semester.
* Biannial reviews: each student’s progress will be evaluated twice a year, in January and July.
* Residency requirements: residency is required for the major part of the work toward the MS-Thesis. This work must be completed under the specific direction of a graduate faculty member while the student is in residence at BYU (at least two consecutive semesters of 6 or more hours of registration). “In residence” is defined as (1) being registered for credit as a graduate student and (2) living and conducting research in the general vicinity of the university, where the student has ready access to research facilities and consultation with the faculty.
* Graduate Seminar: all MS students in residence in the department are required to attend at least 75 percent of the graduate seminars that are held on a weekly basis during fall and winter semesters. The seminars include technical presentations by graduate students, faculty members, and invited guests. MS students are required to present at least once during their graduate program, after completion of an accepted thesis prospectus.
* Thesis: Students may register for a maximum of six thesis credits (Me En 699R). All work toward the thesis must be completely open for public review and publication. Any exceptions must have written approval from the department and college in advance of any work performed.
* Examination: MS students are required to pass an oral examination (thesis defense).
* Time requirement: The MS student has one year minimum and five years maximum to complete the degree.
* GPA requirement: Cumulative 3.0 GPA or above in all courses to be counted toward master’s degree.
Please see the MS-Thesis Handbook at: www.me.byu.edu for more details regarding requirements.
Learning Outcomes Established for the MS-Project Option.
* Program graduates will demonstrate a mastery of mechanical engineering.
* Program graduates will learn innovation and creativity through the completion of a mentored project which includes elements of design, experimentation and/or analysis.
* Program graduates will develop technical writing and oral presentation skills.
* Program graduates will demonstrate a pattern of living consistent with high ethical and moral standards
Admission and Entry.
* Semesters of entry and application deadlines: fall, spring, summer - January 15 ; winter semester - September 15 .
* Entrance examinations: the GRE general exam is required for admission. The range of expected GRE scores are: V-460-480; Q-710-730; AW-4-5. It is recommended that the GRE be taken a minimum of six weeks prior to the application deadline. International applicants are required to take the TOEFL or IELTS exam. University minimum scores are required.
* Prerequisite: BS in mechanical engineering or allied discipline with approval; minimum 3.0 GPA in last 60 hours.
* Statement of intent: each applicant should clearly indicate that he or she intends to pursue the MS-Project option.
Requirements for Degree.
* Minimum 39 credit hours:
Technical courses -12 hours
Focus Area - 6 hours
Electives - 9 hours
Advanced Mathematics - 6 hours
Professional Preparation - 3 hours
Project – 3 hours
* Program of Study: each student must ¬submit a study list of approved courses during the first semester.
* Project Proposal - each student must submit a project proposal prior to the semester in which the student enrolls in project credit (Me En 695R).
* Biannual reviews: each student’s progress will be evaluated twice a year, in January and July.
* Residency requirements: residency is required for the major part of the work toward the MS-Project. This work must be completed under the specific direction of a graduate faculty member while the student is in residence at BYU (at least two consecutive semesters of 6 or more hours of registration). “In residence” is defined as (1) being registered for credit as a graduate student and (2) living and conducting research in the general vicinity of the university, where the student has ready access to research facilities and consultation with the faculty.
* Graduate Seminar: all MS students in residence in the department are required to attend at least 75 percent of the graduate seminars that are held on a weekly basis during fall and winter semesters. The seminars include technical presentations by graduate students, faculty members, and invited guests. MS students are required to present the results of their project in the graduate seminar during the semester following completion of their project.
* Project: Students may register for a maximum of 3 hours of project credit (Me En 595R) All work toward the project must be completely open for public review and publication. Any exceptions must have written approval from the department and college in advance of any work performed.
* Examination: students are required to take the FE exam.
* Time requirement: The MS student has one year minimum and five years maximum to complete the degree.
* GPA requirement: Cumulative 3.0 GPA or above in all courses to be counted toward master’s degree.
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