Masters of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering

The master of engineering in mechanical engineering is a 30 credit hour degree
program. It is intended to be a terminal degree program designed for those who wish
to become a leader within the mechanical engineering field.
This degree is particularly well-suited for students who wish to study part-time, for
those interested in updating their technical skills, or for those not focused on a
research-oriented Master of Science thesis. A conventional thesis is not required for
the program. In its place, students complete a capstone experience, which may be a
design project leadership course, a well-organized and carefully chosen industrial
internship, or a project with paper option. A research methods course may also fulll
the capstone experience.
Three focus areas, specializations, are oered at RIT-Dubai: Sustainability,
Thermo/Fluids Engineering and Mechanics and Design. A specically tailored
program to the applicant's needs may be worked out in special cases. Full time
students may finish the program in 18 months while part time students may take a
more relaxed track and finish the program in up to 24 months. Part time working
students have the option of attending evening classes.
Because of their comprehensive training and education, mechanical engineers are
often called upon to assume management positions. They work in many dierent
industries and businesses as product developers, researchers, prototype designers,
automotive engineers, aerospace engineers, management consultants, among many
others and many serve in senior leadership positions in their fields.