Program at a Glance
- Program
- Master
- College(s)
- College of Engineering and Computer Science
- Department(s)
- Mechanical & Aerospace Engr
Total Credit Hours Required: 30 Credit Hours Minimum beyond the Bachelor's Degree
Please Note: Mechanical Engineering MSME may be completed fully online, although not all elective options or program prerequisites may be offered online. Newly admitted students choosing to complete this program exclusively via UCF online classes may enroll with a reduction in campus-based fees.
International students (F or J visa) are required to enroll in a full-time course load of 9 credit hours during the fall and spring semesters. Only 3 of the 9 credit hours may be taken in a completely online format. For a detailed listing of enrollment requirements for international students, please visit UCF Global. If you have questions, please consult UCF Global at (407) 823-2337.
UCF is not authorized to provide online courses or instruction to students in some states. Refer to State Restrictions for current information.
Highlights
Application Deadlines
- Fall
- July 1
- Spring
- December 1
Application deadlines subject to change, see the Graduate Studies website for up-to-date deadlines.
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Course Overview
Intermediate Dynamics
Learn the dynamics of particles, rigid bodies and distributed mass systems. Topics include: Hamilton’s principle, Lagrange’s equations, numerical methods and mechanisms.
Continuum Mechanics
Get an introduction to tensors, deformation and strain, stress, balance laws, constitutive equations and applications in linear elasticity.
Classical Thermodynamics
Explore a general postulative approach to classical macroscopic thermodynamics featuring states as fundamental constructs. Conditions of equilibrium, stability criteria and thermodynamic potentials. Maxwell relations and phase transitions.
Mechanical Engineering Skills You'll Learn
- Use the technique, skills and modern tools necessary for mechanical engineering while acquiring and applying new knowledge as needed.
- Identify, formulate and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of mechanical engineering, science and mathematics.
- Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use mechanical engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
Career Opportunities
- Mechanical Engineer
- Electrical Manager
- Manufacturing Engineer
- Validation Engineer
- Combustion Engineer
- Aircraft Engineer
- Engine Designer
- Engineering Research Manager
Admission Requirements
While a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering or a related discipline is recommended, it is not required. However, if you do not hold a bachelor’s in one of these fields, you’ll need to complete several undergraduate articulation courses prior to admission.
Applications are accepted for the fall and spring semesters. All required materials must be submitted prior to the application deadline. Please note that faculty members may choose to conduct face-to-face or telephone interviews before accepting an applicant into their research program.
In addition to the general UCF graduate application requirements, applicants to this program must provide:
- Official transcripts
- Resume
- Letters of recommendation
- Statement of educational, research and professional career objectives
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