Composite Materials and Structures - MS

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering provides each graduate with a foundation of knowledge and experience upon which to build successful careers in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, composite materials and structures, or space systems engineering.

Composite Materials and Structures MS is directed at providing students and industry professionals the opportunity to become familiar with how composite materials are used in several areas of engineering research and design across multiple industries. Graduates will develop the ability to better understand the applicability of these materials in improving and advancing product design. Surveys of the materials, processes and design methods associated with composite materials will be given as well as the scientific principles involved. In-depth understanding of the critical manufacturing processes, the testing of constituent and composite materials, and the structural analyses of these complex systems will be taught.

• Official transcript indicating a bachelor’s degree in an accredited U.S. college or universty or a similarly recognized international university in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline

• GPA of 3.3 (calculated using all grades from last 60 semester or 90 quarter credits earned)

• GRE scores are used by some faculty in choosing students and in funding decisions and are therefore strongly encouraged

• 3 letters of recommendation

• International students-proof of English proficiency (TOEFL or IELTS)