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Dec 09, 2025
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2025-2026 University Catalog
Mechanical Engineering: Professional Concentration, MSME
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About the Program
With a graduate degree from the School of Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University, students will conduct world-class mechanical engineering research, with close support from faculty and industry. Students will master the skills necessary to innovate at nearly any field: from fuel pumps to heart pumps, carbon fiber to carbon nanotubes, and solid rockets to soft robotics. Students can enjoy the benefits of a Big Ten university, from cultural events to exciting athletics, all within walking distance. After graduation, students will be able to take advantage of Purdue’s sought-after partnerships with industry and utilize Purdue’s worldwide network of 82,000 engineering alumni to find the career of their dreams. Program Website Program Requirements
30 Credits RequiredRequired Courses (18 credits)
Applied Mathematics Courses (6 credits)
At least 3 credits must be from the MA options listed below. The other 3 credits may be from approved applied math courses, which are listed here: Mechanical Engineering Supplemental Information (GR) . Courses not allowed on the plan of study to satisfy the math requirement include: MA 580; ME 562 and 579; MSE 697; STAT 501 & 513. Mechanical Engineering Courses (12 credits)
Students must take at least 12 credits from 500/600-level ME courses. They should consult with their major advisor for course options that suit their research interests. Suggested courses by area of interest can be found here: Mechanical Engineering Supplemental Information (GR) . Electives (3-6 credits)
Students have a choice between conducting one or two independent projects and taking the associated course (ME 597) or choosing electives within or outside of the department. The electives must be technical and quantitative in content. A non-exhaustive list of ME or non-ME electives can be found here: Mechanical Engineering Supplemental Information (GR) . If students choose to conduct independent research projects, it is their responsibility to find a ME professor that will oversee the projects. Independent study projects are not automatically established in the semester course listing. Each research project can be counted for 3 credits. Please note: not all ME 597 courses are independent project coursework. If the 597 course is notated in the course listing to be a lecture type, and not independent study, it is allowed on the plan of study if it meets the specialization option for the student’s area of interest. All independent study credits are classified as technical electives, even if taken as ME 597 or ME 697. As always, students should consult with their major advisor for course options that suit their research interests. Concentrations
Departmental Concentrations: Interdisciplinary concentrations: Program Learning Outcomes
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