M.S. in Engineering (General Engineering-​online)

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

To be admitted to the Master of Science in Engineering program with a concentration in General Engineering, applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering technology or a closely related field (e.g., one of the mathematical, physical or biological sciences). Applicants must be employed in an engineering-related industry. Admissions are made on an individual basis and consider the applicant’s previous academic record, the intended area of study, and the needs and capacity of the College of Engineering.

Application requirements: 

  • Degree: Applicants must hold a four-year bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university 

  • GPA: Applicants must have at least a 2.7/4.0 grade point average from previous undergraduate coursework  

  • Application: UToledo application required 

  • GRE: Required for applicants with a GPA below 2.7 

  • Transcripts: Required 

  • Statement of Purpose: Required 

  • Letters of Recommendation: 3 

  • Proof of English language proficiency: Required for students from non-English speaking countries. See University graduate admissions for minimum test score requirements and exceptions. 

  • Resume:  Required

Application priority deadlines for admissions decisions: 

  • Fall:  No deadline 

  • Spring: No deadline

  • Summer: No deadline 

Applicants should have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.7 in previous undergraduate work from appropriately accredited academic institutions or from an academic institution with high academic standards considered appropriate and acceptable by the College of Engineering and the College of Graduate Studies. Applicants having a GPA less than 2.7 who demonstrate potential for graduate study may be admitted to the master’s program on a provisional basis at the discretion of the college. Students with an undergraduate GPA below 2.7 must submit results of the GRE exam. Information on testing is available on the GRE Web site: http://www.gre.org.

Students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree from The University of Toledo do not need to submit official transcripts. Students who did not graduate from The University of Toledo need to contact the office of the registrar at their undergraduate institution to arrange for transmission of the undergraduate transcripts. 

Students entering the program without a B.S. in engineering will be required to have at least:

  • calculus, through ordinary differential equations (2 semesters);
  • physics (2 semesters);
  • chemistry and/or engineering materials (1 semester);
  • and any three out of the following six: statics, dynamics, electronics, electric circuits, fluid mechanics and thermodynamics.

Students lacking one or more of the above courses must take the necessary courses before entering the program. Contact the program director to determine appropriate courses to meet program prerequisites.

Students can apply for non-degree student status and take up to nine credit hours of graduate-level classes that may be applied to their graduate degree program. Students with non-degree status can be admitted to the program as regular graduate students at a later date. 

For additional information regarding this program, please consult the College of Engineering’s website at https://www.utoledo.edu/engineering/graduate-studies/ptmse-general.html or contact the program director.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

The Part-Time Master of Science in Engineering with a concentration in General Engineering  program requires 30 credit hours of graduate level course work. The project option requires the completion of a minimum of 24 credit hours of approved graduate course work and 6 credit hours of work-related project. Specific curriculum requirements are provided below.

Engineering Core Courses: Minimum of 2 courses6
GNEN 5500Applications of Engineering Analysis3
GNEN 5700Applied Probability and Statistics3
GNEN 6700Management of Projects and Technological Innovation3
Business Core Courses: Minimum of 1 course3
ACCT 5000Financial And Managerial Accounting3
ACCT 5100Data Analytics in Accounting3
BLAW 6100Business, Government And Society3
BUAD 6300Strategic Marketing And Analysis3
BUAD 6400Results-Based Management3
BUAD 6600Supply Chain Management3
BUAD 6800Information Technology And E-Business3
EFSB 6590New Venture Creation3
FINA 5210Economics For Business Decisions3
OSCM 5520Analysis of Manufacturing and Service Systems3
Engineering Electives: Minimum of 4 courses12
CIVE 5690Sustainability Engineering3
EECS 5240Power Systems Operation3
EECS 5260Control Systems Design3
EECS 5460Power Systems Management3
EECS 5480Power Electronics 13
GNEN 6200Environmental Efficiency for Buildings3
MIME 5080Operations Research I3
MIME 5410Alternative Energy3
MIME 5820Sustainability Analysis and Design3
MIME 5830Additive Manufacturing3
Project or Coursework option9
Work-Related Project Option:
GNEN 6920Special Projects in Engineering6
Any additional course from categories above3
Coursework option
Any additional 3 courses from categories above9
  • The engineering core courses establish a common foundation in engineering mathematics and project management. The engineering core courses are designed to update computer analysis skills, provide a background in applied statistics and to furnish tools for the management of projects and technological innovation.
  • The business core courses cover a broad range of topics that are important for engineers that are taking on responsibilities outside of a traditional engineering technical track. The business core is intended to provide engineers, scientists and technologists with financial and managerial skills that can help the engineer succeed in today’s marketplace.

  • The engineering elective courses support a technical focus area. In addition to those listed in the table above, any graduate level course in bioengineering, chemical engineering, civil and environmental engineering, electrical engineering and computer science, general engineering, or mechanical, industrial and manufacturing engineering departments can be selected as an elective.

All students must complete 21 cr hr based on the engineering core, business core, and engineering electives as described above. Students completing a course work only degree will take an additional 9 cr hr of courses from the three categories. 

Students electing the project option will take one additional course and will complete 6 cr hr of a work-related project (GNEN 6920). The topic and other specifics of  the project require prior approval of the program director and should include approval and cooperation of the employer. The project may be completed over one or more semestersStudents may complete their course requirements in four semesters by taking the recommended two courses (6 cr hr) per semester. 

For transfer credit, students should refer to the general policies of the College of Graduate Studies. No more than 9 cr hr toward the Master of Science in engineering may be earned at another university with a grade of B or better, and in no case may the project be satisfied by work already completed at another institution or on the job.

In order to be awarded the Master of Science in Engineering degree, the student must have at least a B average (minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0) for all graduate course credits in the program as well as for the entire graduate transcript. Only credit hours obtained with a letter grade of “C” or higher, or an “S” grade for the limited number of classes offered on satisfactory or unsatisfactory basis, will fulfill degree requirements.

 

Course work only degree option:

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
First TermHours
GNEN 5500 Applications of Engineering Analysis 3
GNEN 6700 Management of Projects and Technological Innovation 3
 Hours6
Second Term
GNEN 5700 Applied Probability and Statistics 3
GNEN 6200 Environmental Efficiency for Buildings 3
 Hours6
Third Term
ACCT 5000 Financial And Managerial Accounting 3
MIME 5080 Operations Research I 3
 Hours6
Second Year
First Term
MIME 5460 Advanced MATLAB for Engineers 3
OSCM 5520 Analysis of Manufacturing and Service Systems 3
 Hours6
Second Term
GNEN 6980 Special Topics in Engineering 3
MIME 5820 Sustainability Analysis and Design 3
 Hours6
 Total Hours30

Project-based degree option:

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
First TermHours
GNEN 5500 Applications of Engineering Analysis 3
GNEN 6700 Management of Projects and Technological Innovation 3
 Hours6
Second Term
GNEN 5700 Applied Probability and Statistics 3
MIME 5460 Advanced MATLAB for Engineers 3
 Hours6
Third Term
ACCT 5000 Financial And Managerial Accounting 3
MIME 5080 Operations Research I 3
 Hours6
Second Year
First Term
OSCM 5520 Analysis of Manufacturing and Service Systems 3
GNEN 6920 Special Projects in Engineering 3
 Hours6
Second Term
MIME 5820 Sustainability Analysis and Design 3
GNEN 6920 Special Projects in Engineering 3
 Hours6
 Total Hours30
  • PLO 1. Students will obtain proficiency in solving complex engineering problems by applying advanced principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
  • PLO 2. Students will obtain proficiency in applying engineering design, operations management, and business knowledge, to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
  • PLO 3. Students will be able to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and to make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
  • PLO 4. Students will obtain proficiency in analyzing and interpreting data and using engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
  • PLO 5. Students will be able to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed using appropriate learning strategies, and engaging in lifelong learning.
  • PLO 6. Students will able to acquire key management skills including creating a collaborative and inclusive environment, establishing goals, planning tasks, and meeting objectives.