The Department of Mechanical Engineering within the College of Engineering at WSU offers a master's degree in Materials Engineering and an accelerated bachelor's to master's degree, a master's degree and a doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering. We also have three graduate certificates available.
Our Graduate Programs
Mechanical Engineering
Accelerated Bachelor's to Master's · Master of Science
About the Program
A Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering will prepare you for high-paying, high-demand career options in virtually any industry—from aircraft and automotive to medical and energy—as well as for success in a future doctorate program.
Program Curriculum
The master’s program offers three options for degree completion: thesis (30 credit hours), project (33 credit hours) or coursework only (33 credit hours). The program also provides an introduction to engineering research. You will be able to design your path of study based on three specialization areas: thermal/fluid engineering, mechanical systems and robotics/control, or materials science and engineering.
Materials Engineering
Master of Science
About the Program
Earning a Master of Science in Materials Engineering will equip you with the skills and knowledge to leverage fundamental materials properties in the design process. The program is ideal for practicing and aspiring engineers from many disciplines looking to receive advanced training in a wide range of materials, from composites to biomaterials.
Program Curriculum
The curriculum is designed to give students maximum flexibility to tailor courses to their professional goals. Students must complete at least three core courses from the set of core courses and approximately eight core and technical elective courses. As a course-only master’s program, no comprehensive exit examination is required for completion of the degree.
Mechanical Engineering
Doctor of Philosophy
About the Program
The Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering program will prepare you for high-demand career options, in virtually any industry—from aircraft and automotive to medical applications and energy conservation.
Program Curriculum
The doctorate degree is typically a four-year program requiring rigorous study with a high degree of emphasis on original research. Currently, three areas of specialization exist at the doctoral level: thermal/fluid engineering, mechanical systems and design, or materials science and engineering. To earn the doctorate, students must pass comprehensive exams, a dissertation approval exam and a dissertation defense.
Our Graduate Certificates
Meet the Graduate Coordinator
Dr. T.S. Ravi
Department Chair and Graduate Coordinator
Phone: (316) 978-6370
Email: ts.ravi@wichita.edu
How To Get Started
If you have questions about our graduate programs or certificates, you can contact the department chair and graduate coordinator, Dr. T.S. Ravi. Otherwise, you can learn about admission.