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Mechanical Engineering is an incredibly varied, fast-paced, and engaging discipline that leads innovation across multiple sectors such as transportation, medical technology, production systems, and automation.
Lyle cultivates student creativity by delivering a robust foundation in scientific and engineering principles while maintaining hands-on mechanical engineering applications. Students gain vital business acumen, teamwork abilities, and an appreciation for continuous education alongside their technical training at SMU. Graduates from Lyle's Mechanical Engineering program emerge with both comprehensive technical expertise and the professional leadership qualities that today's employers prioritize when recruiting new talent.
The Mechanical Engineering Department provides two master's degree options plus a combined M.S./MBA program. The Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering equips professionals with the specialized knowledge and broad skills needed to guide teams and create meaningful technical advancements across diverse industries, or to continue toward PhD-level engineering research. Students tailor their course selections to align with career goals, with seven required mechanical engineering courses and additional electives available in engineering, business, physical sciences, or mathematics.