Program Educational Outcomes

Within three to five years after graduation, the graduates of the Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering program shall have:

1. Find new combinations or innovative existing knowledge to provide solutions to the needs of society in the form of new materials, devices or processes.

2. Pitch or write proposals to obtain support for the establishment of an enterprise based on an innovations, invention or creative work.

3. Conduct independent research and investigations to generate new knowledge or knowhow or innovate existing knowledge.

4. Work as professionals that deal with the collection and processing of data and knowhow.

Student Outcomes

At the end of the Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering Program, students are expected to demonstrate the following outcomes:

(a)  An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering

(b) An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data

(c) An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability

(d) An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams

(e) An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems

(f)  An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility

(g) An ability to communicate effectively

(h) The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context

(i)  A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning

(j)  A knowledge of contemporary issues

(k) An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

(l)  Knowledge and understanding of engineering and management principles as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments