Mechanical Engineering, M.S.E.

Program Educational Objectives

1. Advance in their professional careers and pursue continuous learning in areas relevant to their long-term goals.
2. Advance the engineering discipline through their professional activities such as research, technical leadership, and project management.
3. Contribute to professional societies and demonstrate ethical conduct.

Learning Outcomes

1. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering to solve engineering (societal) problems.
2. An ability to conduct graduate level research using skills learned in various courses and publish their results in journals and/or conferences.
3. An ability to function in teams, and communicate effectively.

Admission Requirements

All applicants must possess a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or another closely related field. Those applicants who do not possess a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering should also have completed three of the following courses (or equivalent) with an average grade of B (3.0) or better: Materials Science, Mechanics of Materials, Dynamics, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, or Heat Transfer.

A completed application form and a $50 application fee (completed online at LMU Graduate Admission). Admission into the program is in strict conformity with the requirements for all graduate students set forth by the LMU Graduate Division. Upon review of the student’s undergraduate and professional preparation, additional admission requirements may be set by the Mechanical Engineering Department.

Deferment Policy: Students admitted into this graduate program may defer their admission offer for up to one year from the initial admission entry term. A formal request should be made by the student. Requests to defer past the one-year mark from the initial admission entry term are reviewed upon request, and the decision is left to the discretion of the Admission Committee.

Transfer Credit: Students may transfer up to six (6) semester hours for courses completed at another regionally accredited college or university. Credits to be transferred must be taken prior to admission. Each transferred course grade must be at least B (3.0), and the course must not have been used to satisfy degree requirements at another college or university.

Appeal Process:

The appeal process should be sought after once an admission decision has been provided, and the applicant would like to be reconsidered. To explore the appeal process, the applicant should be prepared to present new evidence of admissibility via new/additional/updated documentation aside from what was presented during the initial admission submission. Such documentation can be in the form of final grades, providing proof of updated relevant course completion and grade/s, etc. 

In addition to the documents provided, the student will be required to submit a short essay stating why they are interested in having their application be reconsidered and explain how the new/updated documentation provided shows improvement for admission reconsideration. The admissions team will review the submission of all new documentation and provide the applicant with an updated decision. To request more information about this process, interested candidates in this option may contact SeaverGraduateAdmission@lmu.edu.

Combined B.S.E./M.S.E. in Mechanical Engineering (4+1) Degree Program Admission Requirements

LMU students who meet the admission requirements for the Mechanical Engineering, M.S.E. degree are eligible to apply for the combined degree program.

Admission Requirements

• A completed Online Application (the application fee will be waived)
• Unofficial LMU transcripts
• A personal statement (1-2 pages) that explains how the Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program fits into your career development.

Students must apply for admission consideration before starting their final undergraduate semester at LMU. The final undergraduate semester at LMU will also be the entry term that will be selected on the graduate application.

Program Requirements

Requirements for Master of Science in Engineering Degree, major in Mechanical Engineering (30 semester hours)

The candidate for the Master of Science in Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering must satisfy the following requirements:

1. Complete MECH 604 Engineering Mathematics.
2. Complete an additional 27 semester hours (9 courses) from MECH 500 and 600 level courses.
3. At least 12 semester hours must be at the 600 level, including MECH 604 Engineering Mathematics.
4. A maximum of one elective course in another engineering department may be taken with the consent of the Department Chair.
5. Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (“B”) for all coursework.
6. A maximum of four courses (12 semester hours) may be taken in any given semester.
7. The Thesis Option (MECH 686 Master's Thesis) may be chosen to satisfy up to 6 semester hours of these elective course requirements. With the consent of the Department Chair, the student may elect a thesis. The thesis will satisfy 6 semester hours of the elective mechanical engineering course work requirements. The student may enroll for a maximum of 3 semester hours of Master’s Thesis in any given semester (MECH 686 Master's Thesis). The student electing the thesis option must obtain a thesis advisor before Department Chair consent will be considered. Formal thesis requirements must be obtained from the thesis advisor.

Requirements for the Combined B.S.E./M.S.E. (4+1) in Mechanical Engineering degree program (30 semester hours)

The candidate for the Combined B.S.E./M.S.E. (4+1) in Mechanical Engineering degree program must satisfy the following requirements:

1. One Frank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering 500/5000-level course (3 semester hours) taken as an undergraduate may count toward the M.S.E. degree. This course can be double counted for the B.S.E. degree and the M.S.E. degree.

2. In addition, for an admitted student, an extra Seaver College 500/5000-level course (3 semester hours) may be taken in their senior year that counts towards the M.S.E. degree only. This potentially reduces the total number of additional semester hours after earning the B.S.E. degree to 24.

3. All coursework required must be consistent with the graduation requirements for the M.S.E. in Mechanical Engineering program.