Mechanical Engineering

Dr. James C. Newman III, Department Head
(423) 425-5489 or email James-Newman@utc.edu

Program Mission

The mission of Master of Science Engineering programs is to provide accessible education in the theory and applications of engineering that

Prepares students for successful careers in industry, government, and academia
Applies tools and techniques in engineering through team-based and individual-based projects
Promotes life-long learning
Serves the engineering profession

Program Objectives

In support of this mission, engineering graduate programs produces graduates who

Function as successful professional in a variety of engineering disciplines
Function effectively in multidisciplinary environments
Adapt to various environments
Participate in further knowledge building opportunities
Are progressing towards Professional Registration

Admission

Admission criteria described are minimum requirements for MS program consideration. These minimum MS admissions requirements do not guarantee acceptance into a specific graduate degree program or the UTC Graduate School

An applicant for admission to the graduate program in engineering must meet the requirements for admission to The Graduate School. For the Graduate School requirements see Admission Requirements.

In addition to the general admission requirements of the Graduate School, the GRE may be required. The GRE is waived for domestic students who have a baccalaureate degree in Engineering from a regionally ABET accredited college. All other domestic and international students applying for admission to an Engineering master’s program are required to submit their Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores taken within five years of application to aid the department in the evaluation of individuals for admissions. If you have an unrelated degree, your application will be reviewed and based on your background degree(s), foundation courses will be recommended so you are ready for the program.

Programs of Study

Students must submit a Program of Study during the first semester of graduate coursework. The Program of Study consist of all core courses and any electives and establishes the courses the student must take for partial fulfillment of the degree requirements. The Program of Study form must include all core courses and electives, if known at the time, the student will take.

Admission to Candidacy

Students will typically file for candidacy in the semester prior to a student’s anticipated graduation and should list all courses not listed on the Program of Study and any changes in coursework.

A Graduation Audit form may be obtained on-line at www.utc.edu/graduate-school/student-resources/forms.php. Students should refer to the “Admission to Candidacy” section under Academic Policies for Graduate Students in the UTC Graduate Catalog for additional information regarding admission to candidacy.