The Department of Mechanical Engineering is dedicated to delivering up-to-date, high-quality courses across a broad range of disciplines to meet the needs of both part-time and full-time graduate students.
These courses are concentrated in five emphasis areas: (1) dynamics and controls, (2) design and manufacturing, (3) mechanics and materials, (4) mechatronic systems engineering, and (5) thermofluids and energy. Educational efforts are channeled to expand the skills of prospective and practicing engineers not only in understanding fundamentals but also in developing competence in analyzing engineering systems. The department offers graduate degrees at the master's, engineer's, and doctorate levels, as well as certificates.
The Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSME) program offers an innovative curriculum designed to meet the evolving needs of both part-time and full-time students.
The Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering (MSAE) program is a two-year program targeted at students with an engineering or science background who want to pursue a career in the aerospace industry, government, or academia. Students will learn to synthesize and design aerospace systems through coursework and research activities.
The Doctor of Philosophy degree is conferred by the School of Engineering primarily in recognition of competence in the subject field and the ability to investigate engineering problems independently, resulting in a new contribution to knowledge in the field.
Certificate programs are designed to provide an intensive background in a focused area at the graduate level. With 16-20 required units for completion, each certificate is designed to be completed in a much shorter period of time. Santa Clara’s certificate programs are appropriate for students working in the industry who wishes to update their skills or for those interested in changing their career path.