Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering Accelerated Graduate Degree Pathway

• Grade Requirements: Student must complete all graduate courses (5000 or 6000 level), including electives, with a grade of “B-” or higher. In addition, the overall program GPA must be 3.0 or higher.
• Credit Hour Requirements: The MS program requires a minimum of 30 semester hours of graduate coursework. Up to 12 credits of 5000-level ME electives can be applied toward the 30 credits required for the MSME. Students may complete 6000-level courses during their BS program, but the total number of 5000- and 6000-level credits that can be applied to MSME program can not exceed 12 credit hours. To earn the BS degree, accelerated degree pathway students are required to fulfill the 30-credit residency requirement.
• CIPC: 141901

Advisement

For questions related to admissions, registration, academic planning, university policies, or general program support, students should contact msme@weber.edu. Current Weber State BSME majors interested in applying for the 4+1 accelerated graduate pathway should contact one of the Undergraduate Mechanical Engineering Academic Advisors.

For inquiries about technical course content, future course offerings, thesis or project ideas, or program or course exceptions, the primary contact should be the MSME Program Director. Students are required to meet with the Program Director at least once per year while enrolled.

Admission Requirements

Students in the Mechanical Engineering program may apply to the accelerated BS/MS pathway once they have completed at least 90 credit hours and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Timeframe for Program Completion

Students must finish all degree requirements within six calendar years from the semester they first enroll in graduate courses. If students go past this limit, they can submit a written appeal to the MSME Program Director for an extension or apply for readmission.

Program Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate knowledge and mastery of mechanical engineering fundamentals, methodologies, and specialized/emphasis areas.
• Demonstrate the ability to analyze engineering problems, identify key variables and constraints, and apply appropriate tools and methods to develop and evaluate solutions, while considering safety, sustainability, and societal impact.
• Conduct independent research or applied projects that show originality, significance, and sound engineering judgment in identifying and solving complex problems.
• Communicate effectively with diverse audiences and stakeholders in engineering contexts.