Dual Degree Program in Mechanical Engineering at R.I.T
Explore the Dual Degree Program in Mechanical Engineering at R.I.T offering technical depth, hands-on learning, personalized growth, and a strong professional network. Choose from various program options like Master of Engineering or Master of Science with industry-focused or research-focused tracks. Discover the program requirements emphasizing capstone projects and thesis options for advanced degrees. Enhance your career prospects and tailor your studies to your specific interests in this competitive program.
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KGCOE Mechanical Engineering Dual Degree Program Application Deadline: March 30th, 2018 Dr. Michael Schrlau Graduate Director Associate Professor February 23, 2018 R I T Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering Graduate Program Numbers 258 ME graduate students (136 grad; 122 dual degree) 36 Faculty and Instructors 38 Educational and Research Labs Degrees BS / Master of Engineering (ME) in Mech E BS / Master of Science (MS) in Mech E BS in Mech E / MS in Science, Tech and Public Policy Thermo/Fluids Controls Manufacturing Sustainability Vibrations Automotive Systems Mechanics-Design/Materials Product Development Business Custom Focus Areas R I T Mechanical Engineering
Why a Dual Degree? Technical depth and broad perspective Research and projects with renowned faculty Hands-on learning in excellent facilities Personal Growth Expansive professional and alumni network Higher placement rate and salaries Competitiveness Customize studies to specific interests Master s degree in shorter time and less cost Value R I T Mechanical Engineering
Dual Degree Program Options BS / Master of Engineering (ME) in Mechanical Engineering Professional-focused master s degree; Requires capstone Career goal industry BS / Master of Science (MS) in Mechanical Engineering Research-focused master s degree; Requires thesis Career goal advanced degrees, eg. PhD BS in Mech E / MS in Science, Tech and Public Policy Policy-focused master s degree; Requires thesis Assumes students have a public policy COLA undergrad concentration Career goal government, law, industry R I T Mechanical Engineering
Degree Program Requirements Master of Engineering (ME) Non-thesis degree option Master of Science (MS) Thesis degree option 30 Credits Total 6 math 9 focus area 12 electives 3 capstone 0 graduate seminar Industry / Professional 30 Credits Total 6 math 9 focus area 9 electives 6 thesis 0 graduate seminar Advanced degree Program Purpose Study outside of the ME Department is encouraged. No more than 3 courses can be taken outside the ME department. Students must attend ME graduate seminar each term on campus. Capstone options: Design Project Leadership, Project with Paper, or Graduate Internship R I T Mechanical Engineering
Dual Degree Program Requirements Degree Bachelors Masters Dual Degree Semester Credit Hours (SCH) 129 30 150 Co-Op Semesters 4 3 Double counting of 3 courses, 1 co-op reduction Graduate courses at undergrad tuition rate (~20% reduction) Both degrees MUST be awarded concurrently in accordance with State of New York Department of Education regulations. R I T Mechanical Engineering
Dual Degree Program Requirements GPA Maintain CGPA above 3.2 and graduate program GPA above 3.0 Falling below GPA minimums will result in removal from program Note: Grades of repeated grad courses are averaged into the graduate GPA, not replaced like is done in undergrad courses. Graduate Status Years 1-5 (less than 129 SCH) undergraduate students Year 6 (more than 129 SCH) graduate students Year 6 students are eligible for graduate student benefits such as fellowships, graduate loan programs, full time equivalency, etc. Completion Time Must be certifiable for BS degree by end of spring semester year 5. Complete BOTH degrees by end of Year 6 spring semester (summer semester under extenuating circumstances). R I T Mechanical Engineering
ME vs. MS Degree ME Professional | MS Research All dual degree students start in the ME track To transition from ME to MS, you must: Find a faculty advisor willing to work with you on a thesis Develop a thesis proposal with this advisor Have your proposal approved by a faculty committee Take GRE before thesis defense R I T Mechanical Engineering
Financial Aid Scholarships Undergraduate scholarships are still applicable for DDS Graduate courses at undergrad tuition rate (~20% reduction) Teaching Assistantships Typically available for fourth and fifth year students Research Assistantships Professor-specific support for students from externally sponsored programs and contracts. Other PC labbies, graders, lab assistants, shop assistants, etc. R I T Mechanical Engineering
Resources ME graduate program staff (Dr. Schrlau & Ms. Ehmann) Your faculty and staff advisors (stays the same for DDS) Graduate Student Handbooks KGCOE Graduate Student Handbook RIT ME Graduate Student Handbook International Student Services Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships RIT, KGCOE, ME websites R I T Mechanical Engineering
Dual Degree Admissions Requirements Have completed 2nd year courses Minimum CGPA of 3.4 (3.0 for STPP) To apply online, you will need to: Meet GPA requirements Provide a personal statement Provide names of two ME faculty who have agreed to write a recommendation letter for you (one should be your faculty advisor) Direct references to submit their recommendations online Application & References Deadline: March 30, 2018 Admission decisions announced Summer of 2018 R I T Mechanical Engineering
Dual Degree Admissions Timeline Fall & Spring ME Dept holds dual degree program information sessions Fall & Spring ME Dept invites dual degree applications via email with links Mar 30, 2018 Online applications and reference letters are due Summer Application reviews begin after spring semester grades are posted Summer Application reviews are concluded decisions are made Next Fall Accepted students begin planning / taking graduate coursework Possible Outcomes: ACCEPTED: Students are offered admission to the BS/ME or BS/MSSTPP program effective upcoming Fall Semester (DDS can later transition to BS/MS). DECLINED: Students are declined admission to the dual degree program. Students may be asked to apply again next year after completing additional courses, and/or increasing their GPA. R I T Mechanical Engineering
