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Explore mechanical engineering programs

Fast-track your mechanical engineering career. Through this intensive program you’ll learn about core areas such as: Biomechanics, computation and data-driven engineering, energy systems, advanced manufacturing, mechanics, and robotics, controls and sensing.

Spring 2026

Deadline: 09/01/25

Tuition

$1,200 per credit

Credits

30 graduate credits

Modality

Accelerated, Face-to-face

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Master the art of virtual engineering with the Mechanical Engineering: Modeling & Simulation in Mechanical Engineering MS program. You’ll be equipped with advanced computational tools for simulating robot motion, heat transfer, fluid dynamics and other areas of interest to mechanical engineers.

Spring 2026

Deadline: 09/01/25

Tuition

$1,200 per credit

Credits

30 graduate credits

Modality

Accelerated, Face-to-face

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Advance your career in aerospace engineering with the Engineering Mechanics: Aerospace Engineering MS program. Through coursework and projects, you’ll gain expertise to push innovation in the aerospace industry.

Spring 2026

Deadline: 09/01/25

Tuition

$1,200 per credit

Credits

30 graduate credits

Modality

Accelerated, Face-to-face

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Immerse yourself in the future of transportation with the Powertrain Electrification Capstone program. You’ll learn through a combination of lectures and hands-on projects where you’ll gain expertise in designing, modeling and controlling electric vehicle powertrains and battery systems.

Fall 2025

Deadline: 08/15/25

Tuition

$1,300 per credit

Credits

9 graduate-level credits

Modality

Online

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Master’s degree

Engineering Management MS

Lead with technical expertise through the Engineering Management MS program. You’ll develop expertise in project management, hone your negotiation skills, and gain a strong foundation in engineering law and ethics to become a well-rounded engineering leader.

Summer 2025

Deadline: 05/01/25

Tuition

$1,300 per credit

Credits

30 graduate credits

Modality

Online

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Because the program is course-based it’s much more customizable to my interests. I’m not required to focus on a particular element of engineering, instead I can take any course that interests me or is useful for my career.

Alexis Oxborough

Lexi Oxborough

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering