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May 21, 2026
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2026-2027 Catalog
Mechanical Engineering, M.S.
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Graduates from the Mechanical Engineering Masters of Science Program will:
- Demonstrate mastery of advanced mechanical engineering principles and apply analytical, computational, and experimental methods to solve complex engineering problems.
- Be able to formulate and execute original research or applied engineering investigations, including experimental design, modeling, data analysis, and interpretation of results, culminating in a thesis or applied project.
- Be able to communicate complex engineering concepts, research findings, and technical analyses effectively through professional-quality written documents and oral presentations.
- Evaluate and apply ethical principles and professional standards in mechanical engineering practice, considering impacts on safety, society, and the environment.
- Demonstrate the ability to independently acquire and apply new knowledge, tools, and technologies necessary for continued professional development.
- Be able to work effectively both independently and as a member or leader of multidisciplinary teams in advanced engineering or research settings.
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Degree Information
The MS program here at Montana Technological University offers thesis track and non-thesis track alternatives. Both are available to on-campus students. Incoming off-campus students are admitted to the non-thesis track. At the invitation of a research-active participating faculty member (advisor), students who demonstrate an interest and aptitude for scientific research may petition the Graduate School for transfer to the thesis track. To graduate from Montana Tech with the MS degree, a student on the non-thesis track (Option B) are required to complete a minimum of 36 semester credit hours. In the final year of their program, non-thesis track students complete a culminating experience or practicum. To fulfill the practicum requirements, students must undertake and complete a substantial project of approximately six months duration. The project selection, scope, and objectives must be approved in advance by the student’s academic advisor, the MS program director, and the Montana Tech graduate school. At the conclusion of the project, the student must submit a detailed comprehensive technical report and deliver a presentation to an audience of MS faculty and students. Thesis-track (Option A) students are required to complete a minimum of 30 semester credit hours. Thesis track students must prepare and submit a research-based thesis and pass a formal thesis defense examination, which will be conducted by the student’s research advisor and committee. The thesis and defense examination must conform to established Montana Tech Graduate School and department policies and guidelines. The graduate program requirements are summarized below. Courses are categorized as Core Courses, Advanced Graduate Courses, and Seminar and are dependent on whether the student selects the thesis or the non-thesis track. Required Core Courses (8 Credits)
8 Credits EMEC 590 Master’s Thesis Credits for thesis option or 8 Credits of Independent Study EMEC 5XX for non-thesis option
Elective Courses 14 credits of 4XX and 5XX (preferred) from the below list or approved by the thesis advisor (20 credits for non-thesis option)
Examinations
When the candidate for a master’s degree has elected Option A (thesis option), the student must present the thesis and pass an oral examination. The oral examination will include an examination on the thesis presentation, but may also include questions relating to the graduate study program. Students who elect the non-thesis option must complete at least six (6) credits of special problems and pass an oral and comprehensive exam. |
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