| The Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department (MIE) offers M.S. degree programs in Mechanical Engineering and in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research. Ph.D degree programs are offered in both Mechanical Engineering and in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research. Brief outlines of the degree programs follow. Full details of the degree requirements and procedures for completing degrees are included in the Graduate School Bulletin and the department Graduate Student Information booklet, copies of which are provided to each entering student.
M.S. Degree Programs
All M.S. degree programs include coursework and a thesis or project. The thesis or project can be oriented toward research, design or development allowing students and their advisors to design programs which are responsive to the objectives of the students and consistent with goals of research programs and sponsors. The program of coursework typically includes seven or eight courses selected from the student's major area and from core disciplines in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
Ph.D. Degree Programs
The principle requirement of the Ph.D programs is the submission, approval, and successful oral defense of the doctoral dissertation. Students are guided in the preparation of their dissertation by their research advisors and by committees which review and approve oral and written presentations of a prospectus and which administer a preliminary qualifying examination. The student's committee also recommends and approves a program of coursework relevant to the student's major area and to a minor area or core areas as appropriate to the student's background.
 Contact:
David Schmidt, Director
Marston 210B
(413) 545-1393
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