DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
The Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSME) program requires:
- 30 semester credit hours (10 courses), including at least 24 course credits and 6 credits of research for the thesis option.
- A math requirement, which can be met by either taking ME 7000 (Advanced Engineering Analysis) or ME 7030 (Numerical Methods for Engineering Simulation).
- A combined maximum of six credits may be either (1) taken outside the department with the approval of the graduate committee chair; or (2) may be transferred from other institutions with the approval of the graduate committee chair. A grade of "B" or better is necessary for transfer of credits.
- Only graduate and research assistants are required to write a thesis. It is optional for other students.
- Students must maintain at least a "B" average.
|
Thesis Option |
Non-Thesis Option |
Required Math Elective |
3 credits |
3 credits |
Elective courses |
21 credits |
27 credits |
Thesis |
6 credits |
Not applicable |
Total credit hours |
30 credits |
30 credits |
CONTACT US
To learn more about curriculum and academic requirements for the program, please contact:
Gang Feng, PhD
Director of Graduate Studies
Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering
gang.feng@villanova.edu
For additional information regarding the admissions process, requirements and deadlines, please contact:
Barry Griffiths, EdD
Director of Graduate Admissions and Recruitment, College of Engineering
barry.griffiths@villanova.edu
