Master of Science in
Mechanical Engineering

Embry-Riddle's Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering program focuses on advanced study of mechanical systems. Graduates emerge ready to solve some of today's most critical problems in energy, transportation, automation, and bio-mechanical systems.

ERAU’s Daytona Beach Campus engineering programs have ranked at the top of U.S. News and World Report’s lists for over a decade.

Master’s degree students will elect a thesis or non-thesis degree option, in addition to core courses that address both theory and practical implementation of electro-mechanical systems.

Research activities are under the direction of experienced, dedicated ERAU faculty and fellow students in state-of-the-art labs.

Graduate students will have many professional networking experiences and may pursue an internship relevant to their area of focus.

Professional organizations are represented on campus, such as the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. Participation will provide even greater opportunity to mentor undergraduate students and to identify those well suited to your research activities.

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About Mechanical Engineering at the Daytona Beach, FL Campus

The M.S. in Mechanical Engineering program at ERAU’s Daytona Beach Campus provides students with advanced study in engineering with a specialization in Mechanical Systems. Housed in the Department of Mechanical Engineering of the College of Engineering, the program prepares students to design and implement mechanical systems to fulfill the needs of a wide range of industries in the aerospace, aviation, automotive, energy, and biomedical arenas.

A typical first year will include courses in Mechanical Systems, as well as mathematics and general electives.
Thesis and non-thesis options are available.
Specialized labs and facilities prepare graduates for work in their chosen fields.
The Department of Mechanical Engineering offers an accelerated program that gives well-qualified students the chance to begin their graduate work for the M.S. in Mechanical Engineering while finishing their Bachelor of Science in Engineering at ERAU.

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M.S. in Mechanical Engineering

The Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering (MSME) provides advanced study, preparing students for a wide range of careers including the following industries: aerospace, automotive, robotic and unmanned systems, energy systems, and biomedical systems. The program has three tracks; a broad track in Mechanical Systems designed to allow students to create a customized plan of study, a focused track in High Performance Vehicles, and a focused track in Robotic Systems. Students in the Mechanical Systems track may choose to participate in a thesis or non-thesis program. Students in the High Performance Vehicle track or the Robotic Systems track will complete a two semester group research project. Each option requires a total of 30 credit hours. Students are required to submit a plan of study during their first semester in the graduate program, and course selections and changes must be approved by the graduate program coordinator. Candidates in any track can continue on to doctoral studies.

Mechanical Systems Track Thesis Option

ME 501	Modeling Methods in Mechanical Engineering	3
ME 700A	Research Methods	3
ME 700	Graduate Thesis	6
Mechanical Systems Electives		15
General Electives		3
Total Credits		30

Mechanical Systems Track Non-Thesis Option

ME 501	Modeling Methods in Mechanical Engineering	3
ME 700A	Research Methods	3
Mechanical Systems Electives		15
General Electives		9
Total Credits		30

Mechanical Systems Electives

Select five of the following:		15
EE 500	Digital Control Systems
EE 505	Advanced Mechatronics
ME 500	Clean Energy Systems
ME 503	Unmanned and Autonomous Vehicle Systems
ME 506	Design for Manufacturing and Assembly
ME 508	Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
ME 510	Micro-Electrical Mechanical Systems
ME 514	Introduction to the Finite Element Method
ME 520	Sensor Processing with Applications
ME 521	HVAC Systems
ME 522	Mechanical System Design
ME 523	Modeling and Simulation of Linear Dynamic Systems
ME 525	Structural Design Optimization
or AE 527	Modern Control Systems
or EE 527	Modern Control Systems
ME 527	Modern Control Systems
ME 530	Advanced Kinematics and Mechanics
ME 540	Mechanical Engineering Practicum
ME 542	Biofluid Mechanics
ME 544	Biomechanics
ME 546	Structural Crashworthiness and Impact Safety
ME 548	Introduction to Continuum Mechanics
ME 560	Biosolid Mechanics
ME 601	Advanced Modeling Methods in Mechanical Engineering
ME 610	Automation and Additive Manufacturing
ME 611	Computational Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow
ME 612	Computer Integrated Manufacturing
ME 613	Advanced Model-Based Control Design
ME 614	Multidisciplinary Design Optimization
ME 615	Pattern Recognition and Machine Learning
ME 616	Design and Manufacturing of Biomedical Devices
ME 618	Vehicle Safety and Occupant Protection
ME 620	Advanced Vehicle Dynamics
ME 622	Path Planning and Navigation
SYS 500	Fundamentals of Systems Engineering
SYS 560	Introduction to Systems Engineering Management
Total Credits		15

High Performance Vehicles Track

ME 501	Modeling Methods in Mechanical Engineering	3
SYS 560	Introduction to Systems Engineering Management	3
High Performance Vehicle Electives		12
General Electives		6
ME 690	Graduate Research Project 1	3
ME 692	Graduate Research Project 2	3
Total Credits		30

High Performance Vehicles Electives

Select four of the following		12
EE 505	Advanced Mechatronics
ME 503	Unmanned and Autonomous Vehicle Systems
ME 508	Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
ME 514	Introduction to the Finite Element Method
ME 520	Sensor Processing with Applications
ME 546	Structural Crashworthiness and Impact Safety
ME 611	Computational Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow
ME 618	Vehicle Safety and Occupant Protection
ME 620	Advanced Vehicle Dynamics
Total Credits		12

Robotic Systems Track

ME 501	Modeling Methods in Mechanical Engineering	3
ME 700A	Research Methods	3
Robotic Systems Electives		12
General Electives		6
ME 690	Graduate Research Project 1	3
ME 692	Graduate Research Project 2	3
Total Credits		30

Robotic Systems Electives

Select four of the following		12
EE 505	Advanced Mechatronics
ME 503	Unmanned and Autonomous Vehicle Systems
ME 520	Sensor Processing with Applications
ME 527	Modern Control Systems
ME 530	Advanced Kinematics and Mechanics
ME 615	Pattern Recognition and Machine Learning
ME 622	Path Planning and Navigation
Total Credits		12

General Electives - All Tracks

General Electives can be courses chosen from the track electives above, and from appropriate graduate courses offered by the College of Engineering. Electives may also be chosen from the College of Arts and Sciences with program coordinator approval. Students may also obtain general elective credit for completing the graduate internship.

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