Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Embry-Riddle's Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering program focuses on the 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 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 campuses, such as the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. Participation will provide an even greater opportunity to mentor undergraduate students and to identify those well suited to your research activities.

About Mechanical Engineering at the Daytona Beach, FL Campus

The Mechanical Engineering master's degree program at ERAU’s Daytona Beach Campus provides students with advanced study in engineering with a specialization in Mechanical Systems. Featuring specialized labs and facilities, 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. Thesis and non-thesis options are available.

A typical first year will include courses in Mechanical Systems, as well as mathematics and general electives.

Housed in the Department of Mechanical Engineering of the College of Engineering, the M.S. in Mechanical Engineering program features three tracks, including:

• a broad track in mechanical systems designed to allow students to create a customized plan of study
• a focused track in high-performance vehicles
• a focused track in robotic systems

The Department of Mechanical Engineering also 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.

Requirements and Courses

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
• ME 700A Research Methods
• ME 700 Graduate Thesis
• Mechanical Systems Electives
• General Electives

Mechanical Systems Track Non-Thesis Option

• ME 501 Modeling Methods in Mechanical Engineering
• ME 700A Research Methods
• Mechanical Systems Electives
• General Electives

Mechanical Systems Electives

Select five of the following:

• 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 Computational Biofluid Mechanics
• ME 544 Computational Biomechanics
• ME 546 Structural Crashworthiness and Impact Safety
• ME 548 Introduction to Continuum Mechanics
• ME 560 Tissue Biomechanics
• 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

High-Performance Vehicles Track

• ME 501 Modeling Methods in Mechanical Engineering
• SYS 560 Introduction to Systems Engineering Management or HFS 520 Team Performance
• High-Performance Vehicle Electives
• General Electives
• ME 690 Graduate Research Project
• ME 692 Graduate Research Project

High-Performance Vehicles Electives

Select four of the following

• 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

Robotic Systems Track

• ME 501 Modeling Methods in Mechanical Engineering
• ME 700A Research Methods
• Robotic Systems Electives
• General Electives
• ME 690 Graduate Research Project 1
• ME 692 Graduate Research Project 2

Robotic Systems Electives

Select four of the following:

• 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