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Join the area’s brightest professionals in new Mechanical Engineering groups in Groton beginning in Fall 2013.

The Mechanical Engineering curriculum allows the student to increase his or her competence in a number of mechanical engineering subjects, or to specialize in depth in the areas of fluid mechanics, heat transfer, mechanical design, solid mechanics, and thermodynamics.

Rensselaer’s graduate engineering program is ranked among the best in the nation in the U.S. News and World Report guide to "America’s Best Graduate Schools, 2013." The guide ranked Rensselaer’s Graduate School of Engineering 38th. We are pleased to bring this high-caliber program to students in Southeastern Connecticut!

• For more information on Rensselaer's Mechanical Engineering program, please click HERE.
• Click here for more information on Rensselaer's Groton Site.

The Competitive Advantage

• Classes are taught by renowned Rensselaer engineering faculty at our Groton Site
• Cohort format creates an interactive learning environment for faculty and students
• Set schedule of evening courses designed for working professionals

Vital Stats

• Degree: Master of Science or Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering (30 credits)
• Length of program: 9 terms, 3 terms per year, 1 course per term
• Schedule: All courses will meet one evening per week
• Tuition: Lock into one tuition rate for the duration of the program

The next Groton Mechanical Engineering Cohort will begin in Fall 2013.
Admission will be granted on a first-come, first-accommodated basis.

• An online application is available HERE.

Dr. Ernesto Gutierrez-Miravete is the Faculty Coordinator of this program.
His web pages provide additional information about the program courses and the Engineering Project.

A Renowned Degree and a Transformative Experience

Students in this program are part of a special “cohort” and therefore complete the entire curriculum as a unified group. This format allows participants to develop relationships that extend beyond the classroom, providing ongoing opportunities for networking, support, and personal friendships. In addition, the collaborative relationship between students and faculty enhances the academic experience.

An Administrative Point-of-Contact from Rensselaer’s Office of Student Affairs takes care of all logistical and support needs. This allows students to maintain focus on their studies while balancing their responsibilities and interests.

Typical Course Sequences

Common Core Courses

• MANE-5000 Advanced Engineering Mathematics I
• MANE-7000 Advanced Engineering Mathematics II
• MANE-5100 Mechanical Engineering Foundations I
• MANE-7100 Mechanical Engineering Foundations II

Thermofluids Focus

• MANE-6840 Introduction to Multiphase Flow and Heat Transfer I
• MANE-6540 Advanced Thermodynamics
• MANE-6650 Convection Heat Transfer
• MANE-5080 Turbomachinery
• MGMT-6810 Management of Technical Projects
• MANE-6980 Engineering Project (3 credit hours) or Thesis (6 credit hours)

Solid Mechanics Focus

• MANE-4240 Introduction to Finite Elements
• MANE-4650 Fracture Mechanics
• MANE-6200 Plates and Shells
• MANE-6960 Advanced Topics in Finite Element Analysis
• MGMT-6810 Management of Technical Projects
• MANE-6980 Engineering Project (3 credit hours) or Thesis (6 credit hours)

Why Rensselaer?

• Programs that challenge students at the highest level
• Peers who are highly-motivated with diverse experience
• Professors with extensive industry experience
• Personalized Services tailored for working professionals

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