Requirements for the Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering are the same as set forth in the general requirements. Six of the required units must be in AME 525 and AME 526 or courses in engineering analysis approved in advance in writing by the Department of Mechanical Engineering.

The specific sequence of courses that constitutes an acceptable program must be approved in advance.

Requirements for Graduation Without Thesis, 27 units total with 3.0 GPA: AME 525 and AME 526 or approved mathematics (6); 500 level courses in major department (12); approved 400 or 500 level courses (9).

With Thesis, 27 units total with 3.0 GPA: AME 525 and AME 526 or approved mathematics (6); 500 or 600 level courses in major department (12) not including thesis; maximum AME 594ab — thesis (4); approved 400 or 500 level units (5) (a maximum total of eight units combining AME 590 and AME 594ab).

The program of study depends upon the student’s interest and background. Listed below are four areas in mechanical engineering with specific courses identified. The entire MSME degree may be complete through USC’s Distance Education Network (DEN).

FLUID AND THERMAL SCIENCES

ENGINEERING DESIGN

MECHANICS AND MATERIALS

Courses in other combinations and from other departments within the university may be approved if a particular coordinated interest can be demonstrated. In some instances students whose undergraduate background is not in mechanical engineering may be required to take additional course work.

During the first semester at USC, students must consult a departmental faculty advisor in the area of concentration and draw up an approved study plan.

In the area of DYNAMICS & CONTROL, a specific structured program is designed.

  Thermal & Fluid Sciences: Combustion, Fluid Dynamics or Heat Transfer

A total of at least 27 units is required for the degree of Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering. The Thermal & Fluid Sciences encompasses concentration in one of the following areas: (1) Combustion, (2) Fluid Dynamics, and (3) Heat Transfer. A coherent degree program in one of these concentrations will require four core courses (12 units), two required engineering analysis courses (6 units), two core electives  (6 units), and one engineering elective (3 units) by advisement. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 is required for graduation. Additional requirements may need to be met as per the University Catalogue.

Contact

  Engineering Design

A total of at least 27 units are required for the degree of Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering. The Engineering Design is a program concentration that focuses on engineering design process and techniques. A coherent degree program in this concentration will require two required engineering analysis courses (6 units), three core courses (9 units), two core elective courses (6 units), and two engineering electives approved by advisement (6 units). A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 is required for graduation. Additional requirements may need to be met as per the University Catalogue.

Contact

Dr. Yan Jin, yjin@usc.edu

  Mechanics and Materials

A total of at least 27 units are required for the degree of Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering. A coherent degree program in Mechanics of Materials will require two required engineering analysis courses (6 units), four core courses (12 units), one core elective course (3 units), and two engineering electives approved by advisement (6 units). A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 is required for graduation. Additional requirements may need to be met as per the University Catalogue.

Contact

Dr. Marijan Dravinski, mdravins@usc.edu

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