Enhance your expertise through advanced research.
Our mechanical engineering master’s program raises the bar of professional development for students looking to broaden their skills through advanced research in our laboratories and other hands-on learning experiences. You’ll collaborate with our engaging professors on papers and participate in professional seminars, preparing you for a successful career as a leader in the field.
You can expect opportunities to develop systems, components or processes in specialty areas, such as applied mechanics or computer-aided manufacturing.
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Tariq Shamim, Ph.D.
Professor and Chair of Department
815-753-9964
tshamim@niu.edu
EB 226A
30-33 credit hours
In person
Full or part-time
Start in the fall or spring
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In high school, I fell in love with chemistry and materials science—how materials can work together and do magic, from simple reactions to complex ones. Materials provide the necessities of our daily lives and are also an inevitable part of manufacturing and mechanical engineering. It's an amazing experience to help our students address challenges, piece together puzzles and come up with solutions
The M.S. in mechanical engineering admits new graduate students during the fall and spring semesters.
You’ll apply through the Graduate School.
In addition to the Graduate School minimum requirements, applicants are required to:
Our competitive tuition and fees helps ensure an excellent return on the investment of your time and resources. Learn about CEET scholarships and additional funding opportunities for graduate students.
Our curriculum will put you in a position to better identify and solve engineering problems, use modern tools and conduct specialized research to address real-world questions.
All courses are held in the evenings to fit the schedules of working professionals.
Your instructors are expert faculty with industry experience who know what you need to succeed in the real world. They’re committed to facilitating engaging learning experiences in and outside the classroom.
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Department of Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Building, Room 226
590 Garden Road
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL 60115
815-753-9979