Engineering Management

Master of Engineering (M.E.), Master of Science (M.S.) in Mechanical Engineering

Engineering Management (M.S., M.E.)

More Information

For distance education and registration questions:

Jenny Hannifin
Continuing Education
(970) 491-2665
jhannifin@learn.colostate.edu

For program, curriculum, or academic advising questions:

William Duff, Ph.D.
Mechanical Engineering
(970) 491-5859
bill@engr.colostate.edu

Before applying, please contact:

Karen Mueller
Mechanical Engineering
(970) 491-3872
Karen.Mueller@colostate.edu

Degree Overview

Prepare yourself for a leadership role in an engineering field with advanced training in communications, management, policy, and business. The Department of Mechanical Engineering provides a specialization in engineering management leading to a Master of Science or Master of Engineering. The Master of Science degree requires a formal thesis and the Master of Engineering is a course work only degree.

Mechanical Engineering was named by CNNMoney.com as one of the top 15 most lucrative college degrees in 2009. This is according to the average starting offers for graduates with this degree.

Requirements

Master of Engineering (M.E.)

  • All course work is in formal academic courses - no thesis or independent studies credit will be accepted.
  • Minimum of 30 credits of graduate work in approved course of study.
  • A minimum of 24 credits must be earned at Colorado State University and must be at the 500 or higher (graduate) level (excluding independent study, research, internship, or practicum credits).
  • 21 credits must be earned after formal admission.
  • 15 of those credits must be earned within the mechanical engineering department.

Master of Science (M.S.)

  • A thesis and thesis defense is required.
  • Contact the Professor-In-Charge.
    Dr. William Duff

Curriculum

Part I - Business Management (8 credits required)

Part II - Manufacturing Systems (14 credits required)

Part III- Engineering (8 credits required)

You may have your technical emphasis in chemical, civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering. Courses in this category should be in the student's major field of engineering and concentrated in one or two subject areas rather than diversified.

Application and Admission

Calculus through differential equations, a calculus-based statistics course, and Engineering Economics. (A make-up course MECH 410 (Engineering Economy Principles/Calculations) is available online for those who do not have this prerequisite).

This degree is available to you if you have a B.S. in engineering from a regionally accredited institution. If you have a bachelor's degree in another field such as chemistry, physics, mathematics, business, engineering technology, etc., you must submit evidence of registration as an Engineer-In-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE). Colorado does not require an engineering degree to be eligible to take either exam. Contact the Colorado Board of Registration for Professional Engineers at (303) 894-7788.

This program follows Department of Mechanical Engineering general admission requirements and procedures.

Degree at a Glance

Delivery

Online, DVD/VCD, and workshop. A few days of on-campus attendance is required for some courses.

Total Credits

M.E. - 30 credits
M.S. - 30 credits

Tuition

See Tuition and Fees or individual courses. (financial aid available)

Time Frame

Can be completed in two years. Program duration may vary based on previous course work, intensity of study, and course availability. Summer courses may be required to complete the program.

Designed For

Engineers who want to further their careers with industrial firms and governmental agencies; those interested in teaching and research; those who want to pursue a career in private practice.

What You Will Earn

You will earn the same regionally accredited Colorado State University degree that a student on the Fort Collins campus is awarded. Your diploma and transcript are identical to those given to on-campus students.