Mastering the future
In today’s world of rapidly advancing technology, the need for engineers with advanced design skills is more important than ever. Not only do companies want engineers educated at the best facilities, but they also want engineers with experience in the field, the ability to execute complex designs, and the ability to convert knowledge from the classroom to real-life situations.

Overview
In an effort to meet the needs of industry leaders and young engineers alike, Tri-State University and the Allen School of Engineering and Technology are introducing a new Master of Engineering program.

Engineers can utilize the program in two ways. The program allows students to receive both their bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mechanical engineering in just five years should a student begin the program as an undergraduate. Returning graduates with bachelor’s degrees also have the opportunity to pursue their master’s degree at their own convenience with classes taught in the late afternoon and evening. The result is a program individually fashioned after TSU’s mission: to educate quality, work-ready engineers ready to create, invent, and apply science using today’s most state-of-the-art technology.

The Program
The Master of Engineering degree requires 32 semester credits, which includes a design project that will have significant industrial application. A full-time student will normally complete the program in twelve months, while a part-time student might take two or three years. The initial offering is for mechanical engineering majors; however, majors in other engineering fields are planned for the near future.

The 32 credits consist of 18 credits in mechanical engineering, three credits in mathematics, three credits in business related coursework, and an eight credit hour design project. The design project, which is done during the summer term, will ideally involve industrial sponsorship and employment. Most courses will be offered two days a week (Monday–Wednesday or Tuesday–Thursday) in the early evening.