Master of Science in Engineering (MS-E)

The MS-E program brings together faculty from seven engineering and technology disciplines, offering a collaborative and hands-on learning experience. Complete the 30-credit program while customizing it to match your career goals, whether in R&D, academia, or industry leadership.

Program tracks

TrackBest ForStructureFocus
Plan A - Research & ThesisStudents pursuing R&D or Ph.D.21 Core credits + 9 Elective creditsHands-on thesis research with faculty mentorship
Plan B - Professional CourseworkStudents seeking advanced technical skills for industry9 Core credits + 21 Elective creditsFlexible course selection aligned with career goals

 

 

Curriculum highlights (30 credits)

Plan A - Required Courses (21 credits)

  • EGR 600: Advanced Engineering Analysis
  • EGR 601: Advanced Engineering Experimentation
  • EGR 637: Directed Research in Engineering
  • EGR 685: Research in Engineering
  • EGR 798: Thesis Research

Electives (choose 9 credits):

  • EGR 791, 597T, 597U, 597X, 511, 553, 580, 588, 597AA, 597F, 597V

 

Plan B - Required Courses (9 credits)

  • EGR 600: Advanced Engineering Analysis
  • EGR 601: Advanced Engineering Experimentation
  • EGR 685: Research in Engineering

Electives (choose 21 credits)

  • Approved graduate-level EGR/IET courses
  • Up to 6 credits from other departments with approval
  • Up to 3 credits online per semester

 

Accelerated 4+1 program

Earn your M.S. while finishing your B.S. - complete both degrees in just 5 years!

Benefits:

  • Save time finish your M.S. in one additional year
  • Save money, double-count up to 9 credits at undergraduate tuition rates

How to Apply:

  • Consult your advisor early in your junior year
  • Apply four weeks before the prior semester ends

Sample Plan:

YearCreditsNotes
4th yearUp to 9 dual-counted graduate credits plus 1 credit semester (EGR 685)Courses can include electives or 597 level courses
5th year20 creditsComplete EGR 600, 601, 685, and remaining electives or thesis courses. At least 15 credits must be 600-level or above

 

 

Admission requirements

Traditional MS-E Admissions

  • GPA: Minimum 2.7, B.S. in engineering
  • TOEFL (International): 563/223/84+
  • Plan A: Statement of Purpose plus three recommendation letters
  • Non-engineering applicants: Prerequisite courses may be required

Accelerated 4+1 Admissions

  • GPA: Minimum 3.0,60 undergraduate credits (15 from CMU)
  • Statement of purpose plus 3 recommendation letters
  • Apply four weeks before the semester prior to program start

 

 

Graduate Outcomes

Ph.D. Placements (2021-2025)

  • University of Connecticut
  • Penn State
  • Virginia Tech,
  • UC Riverside
  • Notre Dame
  • NC State, Auburn
  • Northeastern
  • and more....

Industry Placements

  • Stellantis
  • Rivian
  • Whirlpool
  • Facebook
  • Tata
  • Consultancy Services
  • Stantec
  • Battle Motors
  • AccuTec
  • and more....

 

 

Contact information

College of Graduate Studies
802 Industrial Drive
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
989-774-4444
apply@cmich.edu​
Donghyun Shin
Associate Professor
ET Building 234
Central Michigan University
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859
989-774-2138
shin1d@cmich.edu
School of Engineering and Technology
Central Michigan University
ET Building 100
Mount Pleasant, MI 48859
989.774.3033
etdept@cmich.edu
School of Engineering and Technology

Central Michigan University

ET Building 100

Mount Pleasant, MI 48859

Email: etdept@cmich.edu

Phone: 989-774-3033