Master of Science in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering - STEM Designated
Chicago, USA
DURATION
32 Hours
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
USD 1,646
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Introduction
Illinois Tech’s Master of Science in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering will expose you to a breadth of applications ranging from robotics, engines and rockets, manned and unmanned aircraft and space crafts, and driverless cars among many other innovations. Our degree program advances knowledge through post-baccalaureate coursework and state-of-the-art research in preparation for careers in industrial research and development, in addition to providing a foundation for doctoral studies.
Program Overview
The Master of Science in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering will prepare you for a career in industrial research and development, or future careers in academia. Advance your knowledge in the field through post-baccalaureate coursework and state-of-the-art research.
Why Illinois Tech is one of the best value universities in the country
As an Illinois Tech student, you’ll automatically be considered for our university’s generous institutional scholarships. On average, this adds up to a savings of $107,472 on tuition and housing for every student during your four years at Illinois Tech ($134,340 for five years, based on fall 2021 figures).
We’re committed to dramatically reducing the cost of your degree, so you can focus on learning at one of the most dynamic and innovation-driven universities in the country.
Want some more great reasons?
- On top of our institutional scholarship, on average, Illinois Tech awards our students an additional $34,412 each in need-based tuition aid over four years ($43,015 for five years). (among FAFSA filers, fall 2021)
- We’re the #44 Best Value School in the nation (U.S. News & World Report)
- 98% of our students receive some form of financial aid
- The mean starting salary of our undergraduates is $63,938
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Curriculum
Master of Science in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (Coursework Only Option)
- Minimum Credits Required ---- ---- 32
- Maximum 400-Level Credit ---- ---- 9
- Maximum 700-Level Credit ---- ---- 6
Required Courses ---- ---- (6-7)
MMAE 501 ---- ---- Engineering Analysis I ---- ---- 3
Select one core course in the major area of study (see below) ---- ---- 3-4
Numerical Methods Elective ---- ---- (3)
Select three credit hours from the following: ---- ---- 3
- MMAE 451 ---- ---- Finite Element Methods in Engineering ---- ---- 3
- MMAE 500 ---- ---- Data-Driven Modeling ---- ---- 3
- MMAE 517 ---- ---- Computational Fluid Dynamics ---- ---- 3
- MMAE 532 ---- ---- Finite Element Methods II ---- ---- 3
- MMAE 544 ---- ---- Design Optimization ---- ---- 3
- MMAE 570 ---- ---- Computational Methods in MSE ---- ---- 3
Elective Courses ---- ---- (22-23)
Select 22-23 credit hours of 400-level and above MMAE courses1 ---- ---- 22-231
1 Student may include up to six credit hours of MMAE 594 or MMAE 597. (MMAE 594 is graded as pass/fail only and MMAE 597 is graded with a letter grade.) Up to three credit hours of INTM courses may be used with adviser approval.
Master of Science in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (Thesis Option)
- Minimum Credits Required ---- ---- 32
- Maximum 400-Level Credit ---- ---- 9
- Maximum 700-Level Credit ---- ---- 6
Required Courses ---- ---- (9-10)
- MMAE 501 ---- ---- Engineering Analysis I ---- ---- 3
- MMAE 502 ---- ---- Engineering Analysis II ---- ---- 3
Select one core course in the major area of study (see below) ---- ---- 3-4
Elective Courses ---- ---- (14-17)
Select 14-17 credit hours of 400-level and above MMAE courses ---- ---- 14-17
Thesis Research ---- ---- (6-8)
- MMAE 591 ---- ---- Research and Thesis M.S. ---- ---- 6-8
Career Opportunities
Our graduate mechanical and aerospace engineering degree program will prepare you for such careers as:
- Mechanical engineer
- Industrial Engineer
- Aerospace engineer
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