Master of Science in General Engineering – Overview
The master’s degree program in general engineering is a multidisciplinary program of study suited to the educational needs of individual students. This program may be particularly attractive to practicing engineers and professionals in related fields who seek a wider, more flexible base of knowledge and skills.
A master’s degree program in general engineering typically requires students to complete at least 30 semester hours of graduate-level study. In addition to a general core that includes technology and management courses, students typically complete a concentration option in a specific area of study such as Information Technology, Electronics or Mechanical Engineering. Students will also be required to successfully complete a project.
Recommended Course Schedule
Program Objectives
- Offer Master’s degree in General Engineering with the emphasis on specialization in a technical area and management to become corporate leaders in technology companies or entrepreneurs
- Emphasizing the importance of building skills and abilities that help in applying engineering and management skills to solve real world problems
- Enabling aspiring students that would like to pursue research programs in the area of their choice
Program Outcomes
On successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Design and develop systems and solutions to solve real world engineering and management problem
- Take on significant management responsibilities within a short span of their career.
- Use latest tools and technologies available in their respective field of choice to improve their execution
- Develop the ability to become a lifelong learner
- Start their career in a corporation that requires technical and management skills, or become an entrepreneur.
Program Delivery
The program consists of both 3 credit and 4 credit courses. Students will need to complete all the Graduate Core courses. They can choose electives in the area of their choice. They will need to complete a minimum of 30 credits. The following is the course break up.
| CATEGORY | Courses | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| TOTAL | 8 | 30 |
| GRADUATE CORE | 3 | 11 |
| ELECTIVES | 4 | 15 |
| PROJECT | 1 | 4 |
All courses follow a 15-week delivery model where course objectives and outcomes for each week are thoroughly outlined and presented to students. Each course consists of the following elements:
- Multimedia Presentations
- Interactive Sessions with Faculty online
- Assignments including tasks, projects and activities that are graded manually by the professors
- Continuous Assessments (pop quizzes, mid-term tests, etc.)
- Final Exam
There will be a significant emphasis on the outcomes for each week. Assignments are focused on assessing the students’ capability of applying the knowledge gained and demonstrating their skills and abilities in specific areas