Why a master's degree in mechanical engineering at Binghamton University?
- Top-ranked SUNY school
- Curriculum that develops strong technical skills
- Outstanding and collaborative faculty
- State-of-the-art research facilities
- Internship opportunities
- Career success
Curriculum
The MS degree requires students to complete 30 credits of coursework and a project or thesis. Students typically complete the degree in 1.5-2 years.
Students must complete 24 graded (A-F) credits to meet the residency requirement (the 4+1 BS/MS residency requirement is 18 credits after completion of the BS degree). The student must maintain at least an overall B average (GPA 3.0/4.0) for his or her graduate coursework to be eligible for the MS degree.
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MS Project Option and 4+1 BS/MS Program
Advanced mathematics course:
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One of the following computational courses:
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One of the following mechanics courses:
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Four courses must come from one of the following specializations:
- Design and Manufacturing
- Dynamics and Mechatronics
- Materials
- Solid Mechanics and Mechanical Design
- Energy and Transport Phenomena
*Classes may be taken in any order, provided that all prerequisites are met.
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Two advisor-approved technical electives (One of these courses may be taken outside of the Department of Mechanical Engineering.)
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3-credits of ME Project (ME598) or Industrial Internship (ME594).
MS Thesis Option
Advanced mathematics course:
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One of the following computational courses:
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One of the following mechanics courses:
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Three courses must come from one of the following specializations:
- Design and Manufacturing
- Dynamics and Mechatronics
- Materials
- Solid Mechanics and Mechanical Design
- Energy and Transport Phenomena
*Classes may be taken in any order, provided that all prerequisites are met.
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Two advisor-approved technical electives (One of these courses may be taken outside of the Department of Mechanical Engineering.)
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A research thesis (6 credits of ME599). The written thesis and an oral presentation defending the thesis must be approved by the student's research committee before he or she is eligible for the degree.
Three committee members are required for MS defense including the advisor and must be assigned at least a month before the defense.
Student testimonial
Rebecca Loibl '18, MS '20, talks about why Binghamton was the best choice for a master's degree.
Scholarship Opportunity
Mechanical Engineering Student Excellence Scholarship
The Binghamton University Department of Mechanical Engineering offers this scholarship to top master's program applicants. The $1,000 scholarship is a one-time award for eligible incoming master's students and will be provided when the student enrolls.
Students admitted to the 4+1 BS/MS Program are also eligible for this scholarship.
For more information, email megrad@binghamton.edu.
See the master's program at a glance:
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ME Masters Graduate Orientation Fall 2024
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