Unlike the course work for an undergraduate degree, the courses taken in graduate programs of study are entirely elective. This allows the student to specialize in one or more areas of mechanical engineering. Each student is encouraged to examine carefully the Institute Catalog and the Research Brochure to appreciate the breadth and depth of opportunities in the Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering. The resources of other schools at Georgia Tech also are available in designing a program of study that will prepare you for your chosen professional career. There are no language requirements for any degree.
All course work is elective but is subject to requirements for breadth, depth, and level.
In order to obtain the MSME degree, a student must complete an approved MS program of study for the designated degree. The undesignated MS degree is intended for students who wish to pursue interdisciplinary areas with substantial course work outside of mechanical engineering. The thesis is optional for the MS degree. However, GRAs are required to complete an independent research project involving the completion of a formal MS thesis or preparation of a Ph.D. research proposal. All other full-time students are strongly encouraged to participate in a thesis, special problem, or other research experience.