Looking to advance your career in the field of mechatronics engineering? The M.S. degree in Mechatronics Engineering is the perfect choice. Our program provides students with the skills and knowledge needed to design and develop advanced systems that integrate mechanical, electrical and computer systems. With a focus on real-world applications and hands-on learning, graduates are prepared for careers in industries such as automotive, aerospace and robotics.
Mechatronics Engineering - M.S.
Contact Us
- Program Coordinator: Ali Abdul-Aziz, Ph.D., P.E. | CAEgraduatestudies@kent.edu |
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Program Information
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Program Description
Full Description
The Master of Science degree in Mechatronics Engineering provides an advanced theoretical and/or research-oriented curriculum with significant depth in mechatronics-related discipline, beyond the general fundamentals of the engineering bachelor's degree.
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Admissions
For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in mechatronics engineering or closely related area (e.g., electrical engineering or mechanical engineering) from an accredited college or university
- Minimum 2.750 GPA on a 4.000 point scale
- Official transcript(s) from each institution in which eight or more semester credit hours were attempted
- Goal Statement
- Three letters of recommendation
- English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions) by earning one of the following:
- Minimum 550 TOEFL PBT score
- Minimum 79 TOEFL IBT score
- Minimum 77 MELAB score
- Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
- Minimum 58 PTE score
- Minimum 110 Duolingo English score
Application Deadlines
- Fall Semester
- Application deadline: November 1
Applications submitted after this deadline will be considered on a space-available basis.
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Learning Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Conduct literature searches, comprehend advanced research materials and uncover connections between related work.
- Perform research, discovery and integration by applying advanced knowledge of mechatronics engineering.
- Communicate problems and solutions in mechatronics engineering clearly, both verbally and in writing.
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Coursework
Program Requirements
Major Requirements
Course List Code Title Credit Hours Major Requirements ENGR 53030 MECHATRONICS 3 ENGR 57200 SYSTEMS ENGINEERING 3 ENGR 58005 LINEAR SYSTEM ANALYSIS AND CONTROL 3 ENGR 61091 GRADUATE SEMINAR 1 Mathematics Elective, choose from the following: 3 MATH 50015APPLIED STATISTICS MATH 52011MATHEMATICAL OPTIMIZATION MATH 52031MATHEMATICAL MODELS AND DYNAMICAL SYSTEMS MATH 52045PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS MATH 52201NUMERICAL COMPUTING I MATH 52202NUMERICAL COMPUTING II Focus Areas, choose one course from two areas: 6 Control SystemsENGR 58004OPTIMAL CONTROL THEORY ENGR 58006NONLINEAR SYSTEMS AND CONTROL ENGR 58007DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEMS ENGR 58008INTRODUCTION TO ROBUST CONTROL Robotics and AutomationCS 53301SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT FOR ROBOTICS CS 53334HUMAN-ROBOT INTERACTION ENGR 57300MEDICAL ROBOTICS ENGR 57400ROBOTICS: KINEMATICS AND DESIGN ENGR 58101AUTONOMOUS UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS ENGR 62620INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION AND CONTROL Machine IntelligenceCS 54201ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE CS 54202MACHINE LEARNING AND DEEP LEARNING CS 64201ADVANCED ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ENGR 58010MACHINE VISION ENGR 58102INTELLIGENT SENSING AND PLANNING OF UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS Other courses with approval from advisor and/or collegeGraduate Elective, choose from the following: 3 CS 53301SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT FOR ROBOTICS CS 53334HUMAN-ROBOT INTERACTION CS 54201ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE CS 54202MACHINE LEARNING AND DEEP LEARNING CS 57201HUMAN COMPUTER INTERACTION CS 64201ADVANCED ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ENGR 52410ENGINEERING OPTIMIZATION ENGR 57300MEDICAL ROBOTICS ENGR 57400ROBOTICS: KINEMATICS AND DESIGN ENGR 58004OPTIMAL CONTROL THEORY ENGR 58006NONLINEAR SYSTEMS AND CONTROL ENGR 58007DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEMS ENGR 58008INTRODUCTION TO ROBUST CONTROL ENGR 58010MACHINE VISION ENGR 58102INTELLIGENT SENSING AND PLANNING OF UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS ENGR 58101AUTONOMOUS UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS ENGR 60030QUANTITATIVE METHODS I ENGR 61096INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION IN ENGINEERING ENGR 62620INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION AND CONTROL Other courses with approval from advisor and/or collegeCulminating Requirements Choose from the following: 9 Thesis Option 1ENGR 65098RESEARCH ENGR 65199THESIS I Non-Thesis Option 2ENGR 65098RESEARCH Graduate Electives (from courses listed above)Minimum Total Credit Hours: 31 - 1
Students selecting the thesis option complete 3 credit hours of ENGR 65098 and must continually register for ENGR 65199 for maximum 6 credit hours toward the degree (students may need to register for ENGR 65299 to complete the thesis requirement; however, those credit hours do not, whatsoever, count toward the degree).
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Students selecting the non-thesis option complete 3 credit hours of ENGR 65098 and 6 credit hours from the elective options in the program. At minimum, the non-thesis activity requires a report and a presentation and/or demonstration.
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Program Delivery
- Delivery:
- In person
- Location:
- Kent Campus
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Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries
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Architectural and engineering managers
2.6%
slower than the average
198,100
number of jobs
$149,530
potential earnings
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Engineering teachers, postsecondary
8.6%
much faster than the average
44,600
number of jobs
$103,600
potential earnings
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Engineers, all other
1.3%
slower than the average
170,100
number of jobs
$103,380
potential earnings
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Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.