Experiential-Track (Project-Based) MS Program
The Master of Science (MS) Project-Based Program provides a path for obtaining a master's degree with a strong emphasis on pursuing higher education in specific areas and developing the skills to apply the concepts learned in class to solve complex, real-world engineering problems. Students undertake tailored coursework while actively participating in an experiential learning project. The project will showcase their ability to apply theoretical principles to tangible challenges within their respective disciplines. The average length to degree for this program is 1 - 2 years.
Skills Developed
Professional Development
Provide students with opportunities to work with industry partners, giving them valuable networking opportunities, exposure to different career paths, and experience working in multidisciplinary teams.
Personalized Learning
Students in this program will have the opportunity to work with faculty advisors to tailor their learning experience to their specific interests and goals, allowing them to gain expertise in areas that are most relevant to their career aspirations.
Practical Skills
Students develop practical skills that are directly applicable to real-world engineering challenges.
Experiential Project Options
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Graduate Capstone Course
Graduate Capstone Course
Students may enroll in the graduate-level design-build course, and complete a team project over the span of 2 consecutive semesters.
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Research Experience
Research Experience
Students may define and complete a research experience directly under the supervision of their MAE faculty advisor. This is typically a one-semester research experience.
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Internship
Internship
Students may complete a full-time internship outside of the University in an engineering-related field of application, for the duration of one academic period (e.g., Summer period). Students may seek support from their faculty advisor, Engineering Career Services or Graduate Education resources at COE for finding internship opportunities.
Accordions
Students who wish to pursue the non-thesis path must meet the following requirements in order to graduate:
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27 total hours of letter graded graduate courses1
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At least 3 hours must be 4000+ Math (except Math 4504), 5000+ Stats, or other program approved math equivalency courses2
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At least 12 hours must be 5000+ MAE courses3
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At least 12 hours must be 6000+ courses
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At least 3 hours of AE 8998 with your faculty advisor
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AE Seminar every semester until graduation
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A non-thesis project as decided upon by your MS committee
1: In addition to the Math requirement, up to 3 hours may be 4000+ non-departmental courses as long as the MAE 5000+ and the 6000+ requirements are still met.
2: A course being used to satisfy the Math requirement cannot be used to satisfy the other letter graded MS course requirements.
3: 6000+ MAE can be used to satisfy both the AE 5000+ and 6000+ requirements.
Students who wish to pursue the non-thesis path must meet the following requirements in order to graduate:
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27 total hours of letter graded graduate courses1
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At least 3 hours must be 4000+ Math (except Math 4504), 5000+ Stats, or other program approved math equivalency courses2
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At least 12 hours must be 5000+ MAE courses3
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At least 12 hours must be 6000+ courses
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At least 3 hours of ME 8998 with your faculty advisor
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ME Seminar every semester until graduation
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A non-thesis project as decided upon by your MS committee
1: In addition to the Math requirement, up to 3 hours may be 4000+ non-departmental courses as long as the MAE 5000+ and the 6000+ requirements are still met.
2: A course being used to satisfy the Math requirement cannot be used to satisfy the other letter graded MS course requirements.
3: 6000+ MAE can be used to satisfy both the ME 5000+ and 6000+ requirements.
Students who wish to pursue the non-thesis path must meet the following requirements in order to graduate:
- NUCLREN 5001 (Interaction of Radiation with Matter)
- NUCLREN 5002 (Reactor Physics)
- NUCLREN 5003 (Nuclear Reactor Systems and Analysis)
- NUCLREN 5004 (Material in Nuclear Systems)
- 12 hours nuclear engineering 5000+ courses beyond the core courses
- 3 hours Math 4000+, Stats 5000+ or program approved Math Equivalency courses (not Math 4504)
- At least 3 hours of NE 8998 with your faculty advisor
- NUCLREN 6881 (Nuclear Engineering Seminar) every semester
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A non-thesis project as decided upon by your MS committee
Career Outcomes
The experiential-track MS program leads to diverse and in-demand career prospects in various industries including, but not limited to:
- American Honda Motor Company, Inc
- Battelle Memorial Institute
- Capital One
- Cummins Inc.
- Ford Motor Company
- General Electric
- General Motors
- Honda
- MIT Lincoln Labs
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Raytheon
- READY Robotics
- Robins Air Force Base
- The Ohio State University
- United States Air Force
- XALT Energy