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CSU's online master's in mechanical engineering helps you deepen your engineering knowledge and apply it to new areas, so you will be better prepared to meet industry needs and tackle emerging challenges in the field.
Increase your skills and take your career to a new level in the field of engineering with advanced training in mechanical engineering. In a recent study, EMSI determined that mechanical engineering is among the top 25 occupations facing potential skill shortages. Prepare yourself to meet this market demand with CSU's online Master of Engineering – mechanical engineering specialization, which focuses specifically on materials engineering.
Advanced analysis and detailed knowledge of material properties are required when choosing or assessing materials for various engineering projects. Equally important is an understanding of the design, costs, and environmental impact involved. CSU's online mechanical engineering master's is designed to equip you with that knowledge, as well as the technical skills for fieldwork practice.
Graduates who finish this program are both technically competent and able to balance business and management principles. This means that in addition to developing your ability to assess, determine, and test the structures and properties of materials for various engineering projects, you will have the tools for critical decision making. You will learn to balance the needs of the engineering project with other influential factors, such as:
Additionally, a variety of materials engineering courses offer advanced training in:
Mechanical engineering is one of the broadest of the engineering disciplines. The skills you acquire in this program can be applied to a variety of industries, including:
CSU's mechanical engineering master's degree offers options to focus your studies in different areas, depending on your interest. In addition to core courses, flexibility within the program's electives allows you to choose coursework that aligns with specific educational or career goals. From systems engineering to experimental optimization, you are able to choose which 12 credits best round out your degree.
Equipped with a specific skill set in materials engineering, you’ll have a unique competitive advantage as a professional within the mechanical engineering field. Furthering your education with a master’s in mechanical engineering that has a materials focus can provide a broad range of opportunities in:
This degree is a perfect opportunity for those with a background in engineering looking to break into the mechanical sector specifically. In addition, experienced mechanical engineers looking to keep up with the pace of innovation within their industry will also benefit from our cutting-edge curriculum.
Gain advanced training in manufacturing, metals and alloys, advanced composite materials, and mechanical design.
Students are required to complete:
Courses are selected based on a discussion with your academic advisor.
Students may take other courses with the approval of their advisor.
Our online mechanical engineering master's program is built on a foundation of practicality. Benefitting from the unique breadth of faculty expertise in areas like bio materials, composites, metals, mechanical design, surfaces, and nano materials, you'll work through actual case studies that focus on current industry challenges.
You'll quickly find that you're able to apply coursework concepts to problems you may be encountering at work. Take Phil's experience with MECH 502 (Advanced/Additive Manufacturing Engineering) for example:
"Now I know what to look for in the literature; I know what questions to ask; I know where to dig deeper; and I know which technologies aren't likely to be useful to us. I feel like I have gained an in-depth understanding of additive manufacturing, and now my knowledge base can grow along with the technology."
In addition, group projects simulate real world dynamics within the mechanical engineering industry with classmates across different geographical locations.
All courses are delivered online via our learning management platform, Canvas. The system allows you to watch recorded, campus-based lectures, engage in course content, and communicate with peers online. Courses are asynchronous, allowing you to study at the time that best fits your schedule.
Although the online format offers flexibility, it still requires the same amount of work and time as an on-campus graduate program. Depending on your learning and studying style, you can expect to spend nine to twelve hours per week on a three-credit course.
Your interactions with faculty depend on the specific course, but generally, your instructors are available via email or course discussion boards.
As a student in CSU’s online mechanical engineering master’s program, you receive the same education, learn from the same faculty, and earn the same regionally accredited degree as students on campus. Additionally, you can expect:
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| Fall semester | May 15 |
| Spring semester | November 1 |
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*If you do not meet minimum requirements, please contact engr-me_graduate@Mail.colostate.edu to get your pre-requisites and prior experience evaluated before formally applying for the program. Depending on academic background, students without a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering may also be required to take additional courses. Please use the following email subject line: M.E. Online – Admission Inquiry – YOUR NAME.
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Complete the online graduate application and pay the nonrefundable application processing fee (payable online). As soon as you have completed the required information, please submit your application. Your application will not be reviewed until it is complete and all required materials have been received.
CSU's Graduate School offers several application fee waiver opportunities. Visit their website to determine if you are eligible for a waiver.
Request one official transcript of all collegiate work completed from all institutions attended. Transcripts from Colorado State University are not required. Transcripts must be received directly from the originating institution to be considered official.
Please Note: Students may be unconditionally admitted and registered in their first semester of courses with an unofficial transcript. Official transcripts must be submitted, prior to or during your first semester, before you can register for your second semester of graduate work. Failure to meet this condition will result in your dismissal from the Graduate School.
Electronic (preferred): Digital Transcripts must be submitted by the originating institution using a secure service such as parchment, eScrip-Safe, the National Student Clearinghouse, or e-Quals. Transcripts received via emails are considered unofficial. Use institution code 4075 for Colorado State University or gradadmissions@colostate.edu if the secure service requires an email address.
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GRE test scores GRE test scores are not required, but may be submitted if you feel these will strengthen your application. Submit official GRE General Test scores through the Educational Testing Service (select institution code: 4075, leave the department code blank). Scores are typically received by the University 4-6 weeks after your testing date.
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