MechSE announces new Master of Engineering degree program

4/14/2015 Bill Bowman

Professors Anthony Jacobi and Harley Johnson, the current and previous associate head for graduate programs, respectively.A new graduate degree program—Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering (M.Eng.ME)—will launch with its first class of students in Fall 2015, the Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering announced this week.

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Professors Anthony Jacobi and Harley Johnson, the current and previous associate head for graduate programs, respectively.
Professors Anthony Jacobi and Harley Johnson, the current and previous associate head for graduate programs, respectively.
Professors Anthony Jacobi and Harley Johnson, the current and previous associate head for graduate programs, respectively.
A new graduate degree program—Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering (M.Eng.ME)—will launch with its first class of students in Fall 2015, the Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering announced this week.

Designed to be completed in 12 months, this 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.

“For students who want to enter industry with the best possible preparation, with a graduate degree from a top school like Illinois, to enhance their chances of getting their dream job, this is an incredible option,” said Dr. Anthony Jacobi, associate head for graduate programs in MechSE. “They’re investing just one year here that will pay off for their entire career. We’re very excited.”

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.

“The new degree programs address a growing industry demand for engineers who possess a broad mix of hard science and math tools along with a variety of professional skills—communications, teamwork, and a 'big-picture' understanding of project management,” stated Bill Buttlar, associate dean of graduate and online engineering programs at Illinois. “Students have also begun to realize the value and necessity of a professional master’s degree as preparation for a successful career leading innovation in industry. In fact, a master’s degree may soon be a requirement for obtaining Professional Engineer certification.”

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.

The M.Eng.ME program consists of a full course load of classes in the fall and spring semesters, followed by an optional capstone project in the summer. All classes take place in Urbana-Champaign.

More information can be obtained by contacting the MechSE Department:

Katrina Hagler

Assistant Director of Graduate Recruiting and Admissions

Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering

Call 217-244-3416 or email mechse-grad[figure="" class="align-center" width="10"]illinois [dot] edu

 

Prospective students can start the process by filling out an information form at: https://illinois.edu/fb/sec/1436843


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This story was published April 14, 2015.