Program Overview

The Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering is a 30-credit hour degree program. The program allocates twenty-four credit hours of course work, distributed in core, focus area and elective groups, and six credit hours of thesis work. Three focus areas, specializations, are offered at RIT Dubai: Sustainability, Thermo/Fluids Engineering and Mechanics & Design. Special curriculum may be designed to fulfil the needs of certain individuals with proper approvals from the main campus. The program follows evening classes model to better serve the working engineers who strive to further their expertise.

Program Educational Objectives

The Mechanical Engineering Program Educational Objectives (PEO) are broad statements that describe what graduates are expected to attain within a few years of graduation. Program educational objectives are based on the needs of the program’s constituencies.

The Mechanical Engineering faculty, in conjunction with its constituents, has established the following program educational objectives:

• PEO 1: Practice mechanical engineering in support of the design of engineered systems through the application of the fundamental knowledge, skills, and tools of mechanical engineering.
• PEO 2: Enhance their skills through formal education and training, independent inquiry, and professional development.
• PEO 3: Work independently as well as collaboratively with others, while demonstrating the professional and ethical responsibilities of the engineering profession.
• PEO 4: Successfully pursue graduate degrees at the doctoral levels, should they choose.

Program Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate a depth of knowledge of mechanical engineering.
• Complete an independent research project, resulting in at least a thesis publication.
• Demonstrate knowledge of contemporary issues in their chosen field of research.
• Demonstrate an ability to defend their research work to a panel of experts.