Overview
The College of Engineering offers a dual-degree program that culminates with students receiving a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Science in Sports Engineering concurrently. The program is intended for exceptional students who are admitted to the graduate program in their junior year. Students applying for this program must have a grade point average of at least 3.0. The two degrees are awarded simultaneously when the combined requirements have been met for both degrees.
- Juniors who have maintained at least a 3.0 GPA have the option to apply for admission to the 5-year BS ME-MS BME program.
- Those who are accepted into this accelerated program must maintain at least a 3.0 GPA and a minimum of a 3.0 GPA for the final 30 credit hours.
- Up to 3 credit hours of Technical electives earned during the fourth year can be counted toward the 30 credit hours required for the MS degree.
- Students must be registered for a minimum of 12 undergraduate credit hours per semester in their fourth year.
- Students can register for a maximum of 6 graduate credit hours in each semester of their fourth year.
- If a student needs to withdraw from the BS ME/MS SPEN program then all the requirements for the specific BS Concentration must be completed for graduation with the BS degree.
Admission Requirements
Juniors in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering department of the University of Miami who have maintained at least a 3.0 GPA may apply to the dual degree program. Qualified students are strongly advised to apply to the dual degree program as early as possible in their junior year to facilitate academic advising and course selection in the second semester of their junior year. Students opting for an M.S. degree in a discipline different from their B.S. degree may need to take some prerequisite coursework. Before submitting an application, students should discuss the program and possibility of entering with an academic adviser.
Curriculum Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BS IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING REQUIREMENTS (126 CREDIT HOURS) | ||
| Engineering Courses | ||
| CAE 210 | Mechanics of Solids I | 3 |
| ECE 205 | Principles of Electrical Engineering--I | 3 |
| ISE 311 | Applied Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| EGN 123 | Computing and Digital Solutions for the future | 3 |
| or EGN 114 | Global Challenges Addressed by Engineering and Technology | |
| or EGN 110 | Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Engineering | |
| MAE 112 | Introduction to Engineering II | 2 |
| MAE 202 | Dynamics | 3 |
| MAE 207 | Mechanics of Solids II | 3 |
| MAE 241 | Measurements Laboratory | 3 |
| MAE 301 | Engineering Materials Science | 3 |
| MAE 302 | Mechanical Behavior of Materials | 3 |
| MAE 303 | Thermodynamics | 3 |
| MAE 309 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| MAE 310 | Heat Transfer | 3 |
| MAE 341 | Mechanical Design I | 3 |
| MAE 342 | Mechanical Design II | 3 |
| MAE 351 | Mechanics Laboratory | 2 |
| MAE 362 | Computer Analysis of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Problems | 3 |
| MAE 404 | Experimental Engineering Laboratory | 2 |
| MAE 412 | System Dynamics | 3 |
| MAE 415 | Automatic Control | 3 |
| MAE 441 | Design of Fluid and Thermal Systems | 3 |
| MAE 442 | Capstone Design Project-I | 3 |
| MAE 443 | Capstone Design Project-II | 3 |
| MAE Technical Electives 1 | 6 | |
| Math and Science Courses | ||
| MTH 151 | Calculus I for Engineers | 5 |
| MTH 162 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MTH 211 | Calculus III | 3 |
| MTH 311 | Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations | 3 |
| CHM 151 | Chemistry for Engineers | 3 |
| CHM 153 | Chemistry Laboratory for Engineers | 1 |
| PHY 221 | University Physics I | 3 |
| PHY 222 | University Physics II | 3 |
| PHY 223 | University Physics III | 3 |
| PHY 106 | Physics Laboratory 1 | 1 |
| PHY 108 | Physics Laboratory 2 | 1 |
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Written Communication Skills: | ||
| WRS 105 | First-Year Writing I | 3 |
| WRS 107 | First-Year Writing II: STEM | 3 |
| Quantitative Skills: | ||
| Calculus I for Engineers (fulfilled through the major) | ||
| Areas of Knowledge: | ||
| Arts and Humanities Cognate 2 | 9 | |
| People and Society Cognate 2 | 9 | |
| STEM Cognate (9 credits) (fulfilled through the major) | ||
| MS IN SPORTS ENGINEERING REQUIREMENTS (30 CREDIT HOURS) | 30 | |
Refer to the link below for more information on the MS (Non-Thesis Option) Requirements: | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 156 | |
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MAE Technical Electives are chosen from MAE course offerings (300 level & above) with the approval of the advisor
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To be selected from the Cognate Search Engine, People and Society (PS)/Arts & Humanities (AH) (or applicable cognates). Students take a minimum of 3 courses (9 credit hours) in AH cognate and 3 courses in PS Cognate (9 credit hours).
Plan of Study
| Freshman Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| EGN 123, 110, or 114 | Computing and Digital Solutions for the future or Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Engineering or Global Challenges Addressed by Engineering and Technology | 3 |
| WRS 105 | First-Year Writing I | 3 |
| MTH 151 | Calculus I for Engineers | 5 |
| PHY 221 | University Physics I | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| MAE 112 | Introduction to Engineering II | 2 |
| CAE 210 | Mechanics of Solids I | 3 |
| WRS 107 | First-Year Writing II: STEM | 3 |
| MTH 162 | Calculus II | 4 |
| PHY 222 | University Physics II | 3 |
| PHY 106 | Physics Laboratory 1 | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Sophomore Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| MAE 207 | Mechanics of Solids II | 3 |
| ISE 311 | Applied Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| MTH 211 | Calculus III | 3 |
| PHY 223 | University Physics III | 3 |
| PHY 108 | Physics Laboratory 2 | 1 |
| PS Cognate (PS Elective) 1 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| MAE 202 | Dynamics | 3 |
| MAE 241 | Measurements Laboratory | 3 |
| CHM 151 | Chemistry for Engineers | 3 |
| CHM 153 | Chemistry Laboratory for Engineers | 1 |
| MTH 311 | Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations | 3 |
| HA Cognate (HA Elective) 1 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Junior Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| MAE 302 | Mechanical Behavior of Materials | 3 |
| MAE 303 | Thermodynamics | 3 |
| MAE 309 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| MAE 341 | Mechanical Design I | 3 |
| ECE 205 | Principles of Electrical Engineering--I | 3 |
| HA Cognate (HA Elective) 1 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| MAE 301 | Engineering Materials Science | 3 |
| MAE 310 | Heat Transfer | 3 |
| MAE 342 | Mechanical Design II | 3 |
| MAE 351 | Mechanics Laboratory | 2 |
| MAE 362 | Computer Analysis of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Problems | 3 |
| PS Cognate (PS Elective) 1 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Senior Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| MAE 404 | Experimental Engineering Laboratory | 2 |
| MAE 412 | System Dynamics | 3 |
| MAE 441 | Design of Fluid and Thermal Systems | 3 |
| MAE 442 | Capstone Design Project-I | 3 |
| PS Cognate 1 | 3 | |
| Graduate Physiology Course 3 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| MAE 443 | Capstone Design Project-II | 3 |
| MAE 415 | Automatic Control | 3 |
| HA Cognate (HA Elective) 1 | 3 | |
| MAE Elective 2 | 3 | |
| MAE Elective 2 | 3 | |
| MAE 651 | Special Problems | 1 |
| BME 725 | Special Problems | 1 |
| KIN 690 | Special Topics in Kinesiology and Sport Sciences | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Fifth Year (Graduate) | ||
| Fall | ||
| MAE 686 Introduction to Sports Engineering | 3 | |
| KIN 735 | Methods in Biomechanical Analysis | 3 |
| Graduate Electives 3 | 6 | |
| Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| MAE 687 Materials in Sports Equipment | 3 | |
| MAE 751 | Master's Project | 3 |
| Graduate Electives 3 | 6 | |
| Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 156 | |
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Students must complete 1 People and Society (PS) cognate and 1 Arts and Humanities (AH) cognate, to be selected from the Cognate Search Engine. Each cognate should be a minimum of 3 courses (9 credits)
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MAE Technical Electives are chosen from MAE course offerings (300 level & above) with the approval of the advisor.
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Graduate Courses must be selected following the curriculum requirements for Sports Engineering. Please consult the program director of Sports Engineering for more guidance.
