The MechSE Department has announced expanded options for its Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering (M.Eng.ME) degree program.
Starting in Fall 2016, MechSE will offer an online version of the program. In addition, both the online and the traditional M.Eng.ME program can now be taken on a part-time basis, a great option for those who are already in the workforce and cannot take a timeout to complete an advanced degree.
“We are very excited to announce these additional ways to pursue an advanced degree in mechanical engineering from Illinois,” said Professor Taher Saif, MechSE’s Associate Head for Graduate Programs. “They provide incredible flexibility, so students are not limited by time constraints or geographical location. This truly lengthens the reach of our education.”
Both the traditional and online programs are designed to be completed in 12 months by full-time students.
First launched for the Fall 2015 semester, the M.Eng.ME industry-oriented professional degree program provides in-depth technical knowledge relevant to a wide selection of mechanical engineering career interests, including biomechanics, controls and dynamics, fluids and thermal sciences, nanomechanics and nanomanufacturing, solids and materials, mechanics and computation, energy systems, and many others.
Today, with the increasing breadth and depth of the engineering profession, additional preparation and professional skills development are required. This is why the College of Engineering has planned the new Master of Engineering degree programs in several disciplines—as a natural extension of the College’s efforts to train the engineers of the future.
Master of Engineering degrees are designed to be non-thesis, professionally oriented programs that combine in-depth technical expertise and professional skills development beyond what can be covered in a traditional bachelor’s degree.