Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
The mission of The Citadel’s Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering program is to provide a student-centered learning environment focused on advanced applied engineering techniques and professional skills development for principled leaders in the engineering community through a rigorous curriculum, emphasizing practical engineering concepts, strong professional values, and a disciplined work ethic.
Admission Requirements
Applicants will be admitted to the Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSME) degree program on the basis of professional and scholastic achievement, along with their aptitude for graduate study. Other qualities appropriate to graduate study are also considered. Anyone holding a bachelor’s degree from an ABET accredited college or university is eligible for consideration. Other technical bachelor’s degrees will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Provisional Admission: Applicants may be admitted provisionally if their GPA does not meet minimum requirements. Students admitted provisionally are limited to take two mechanical engineering courses and must receive a grade of “B” or better in each engineering course to continue in the program.
All material must be received by the CGC office on or before the following dates to assure consideration to the MSME degree program during the applicable semester.
| Semester to begin: | Admission material due: |
|---|---|
| Fall | July 20th |
| Summer | April 15th |
| Spring | December 1st |
For degree-seeking students:
- Completion of the online graduate application along with the non-refundable application fee.
- Submission of an official transcript of the baccalaureate degree from an ABET accredited engineering program or approved alternative.
- Submission of two letters of recommendation.
For non-degree seeking professionals wanting to take graduate-level courses to fulfill professional practice requirements:
- Completion of the online graduate application along with the non-refundable application fee.
- Submission of an official transcript of the baccalaureate degree an ABET accredited engineering program or approved alternative.
- Permission of department is required.
Program Requirements
The Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering is conferred upon those candidates who successfully complete an approved program of study consisting of 30 semester hours of graduate credit as delineated below.
Students are expected to complete all degree requirements within a six-year period from the time of registration in their first graduate course at The Citadel. Any transfer credit must have been earned within six years prior to admission into The Citadel MSME program. Any prerequisites for applicable courses must be met.
Graduation Requirements (non-credit bearing)
- Darkness to Light Training
- The Citadel’s Principled Leadership Seminar
Graduation Requirements (Course Requirements)
All degree candidates must:
- File a plan of study outlining the intended areas of interest and listing the top four corresponding courses of interest.
- Complete at least 6 courses (18 hours) from the mechanical engineering areas of study below.
- Complete 4 courses (12 hours) in technical or non-technical classes listed below. Other electives will be considered on a case-by-case basis with approval from the department head.
Mechanical Engineering Areas of Study
Composites Engineering
- MECH 604 Advanced Mechanics of Materials
- MECH 605 Materials and Process Selection
- MECH 606 Fatigue and Fracture
- MECH 702 Theory of Elasticity
- MECH 703 Theory of Plasticity
- MECH 708 Mechanics of Composite Materials
Aeronautical Engineering
- MECH 611 Advanced Fluid Mechanics
- MECH 631 Advanced Engineering Mathematics
- MECH 670 Applied Aerodynamics
- MECH 771 Compressible Flow
- MECH 772 Computational Methods in Thermal Sciences
Manufacturing Engineering
- MECH 625 Computer-Aided Design and Analysis
- MECH 635 Computer-Aided Design and Analysis Laboratory
- MECH 640 Manufacturing Process and Design
- MECH 645 Machine Design
- MECH 660 Advanced Design
Power and Energy
- MECH 615 Applied Heat Transfer
- MECH 617 Advanced Topics in Renewable Energy Systems
- MECH 618 Energy Sources, Technology, and Policy
- MECH 619 Power Systems Engineering
Mechatronics Engineering
- MECH 650 Modeling, Analysis, and Control Systems
- MECH 655 Advanced Mechatronics
- MECH 750 Introduction to Modern Control Engineering
- MECH 755 Nonlinear Control Engineering
Non-Technical Electives
Business
- GBUS 702 Effective Leadership Decisions I
- GBUS 703 Effective Leadership Decisions II
- ENTR 710 Managing Innovation
- ENTR 730 Entrepreneurship
- MGMT 710 Ethical Leadership and Organizational Behavior
- SCMT 710 Quantitative Methods for Operations Management
Engineering Leadership and Program Management
- PMGT 650 Overview of Tech Project Management
- PMGT 651 Technical Project Planning & Scheduling
- PMGT 652 Applications in Quality Management
- PMGT 653 Tech Project Support & Operations
- PMGT 661 The Legal and Contractual Aspects of Program Management
- PMGT 671 Project Manager Leadership Development
- PMGT 672 Applied Leadership Concepts
Leadership
- LDRS 710 Ethics, Values and Principled Leadership
- LDRS 711 Leading Change: Organization Development and Transformation
- LDRS 712 Leading Teams: Coaching, Culture, Diversity, and Globalization
- LDRS 713 Leadership Self-Appraisal, Development and Critical Thinking
- LDRS 714 Strategic Leadership, Vision, Mission and Contemporary Issues
- LDRS 722 Leadership in Organizations
Transfer Credit: A maximum of two courses (6 credit hours) may be transferred in from a regionally accredited college or university, provided: (1) grades of “B” or better were received in the courses being considered, (2) credit was earned within six years prior to admission into The Citadel MSME program, and (3) each course has been approved by the department head. A maximum of five courses (15 credit hours) may be transferred in from Clemson University, provided: (1) grades of “B” or better were received in the courses being considered, (2) credit was earned within six years prior to admission into The Citadel MSME program, and (3) each course has been approved by the department head.
Course/ Certificate Availability: The courses/ certificates will be offered based on student preferences/ overall demand indicated in your plan of study to be submitted after acceptance. Students should be aware course/certificate offerings will be based on minimum class size enrollment. The Mechanical Engineering Program will continually monitor student interest to expedite completion of your program of study.
Transfer Credit from The Citadel: A maximum of 12 hours may be transferred from one Citadel graduate degree program where appropriate, provided that core degree requirements are met.
Grading: All students are subject to the Academic Standards section under Policy Information of The Citadel Graduate College catalog.
Requirements for Graduation: The degree of Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering may be conferred upon those students who successfully complete the 30 hours of graduate coursework as specified above with a grade-point ratio (GPR) of 3.0 or better on hours earned at The Citadel. Completion of more than 30 credit hours of advanced graduate coursework will only be allowed for professional development, and may not be used to increase GPR to the 3.0 required for graduation.