5 Year Combined Degree Program in Mechanical Engineering (BSE/MSE)

Program: 5 Year Mechanical Engineering Major (BSE) and Engineering (MSE) Combined Degree
Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering
College of Engineering, Technology and Computer Science

Engineering, Technology and Computer Science Bldg. Rm. 321 ~ 260-481-6965

The Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering (CME) offers a five-year program through which qualified students can obtain a Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree wiht a major in Mechanical Engineering (BSE) as well as a Master of Science in Engineering (MSE) degree with the area of specialization in Mechanical Engineering.

The BSE and MSE degrees offered through this program reflect the same requirements of the individual BSE with a major in Mechanical Engineering and MSE degrees offered by the CME department. The combined five-year degree program provides students with the opportunity to obtain these degrees in less time than would be required when pursuing them independently.

Benefits of the Program

Save Time - Receive both Bachelor’s Degree (BSE-ME) and Master of Science in Engineering (MSE) degree with the area of specialization in Mechanical Engineering in 5 years.
Save Money - Take three graduate courses (500-level or higher) in Bachelor’s Degree program. These three courses will also be counted as three courses in the Master’s Degree program.
Earn More - Earn more salary with an advanced degree upon completion of this combined program.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Students in the 5 Year BSE/MSE Combined Degree program will be held accountable for the Student Learning outcomes associated with the undergraduate and Master’s degree program.

Accreditation:

The Mechanical Engineering major (BSE) is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Mechanical and Similarly Named Engineering Programs Criteria.

Program Delivery:

For this combined program, most of the undergraduate courses are delivered primarily as on-campus courses; however, some of the General Education courses are available as hybrid and/or on-line courses and those can be used to satisfy program requirements. When it comes to the graduate level courses, there are several opportunities to take courses on-line from the West Lafayette campus of Purdue University, but students need to check with their advisor before registering for any such course.

Declaring this Major:

Admission to the combined five-year Mechanical Engineering (BSE/MSE) program may be granted under the following conditions:

Students must be enrolled in the Mechanical Engineering major (BSE) at Purdue University Fort Wayne and have not yet received an undergraduate BSE degree
Students must have finished at least sixty (60) credit hours in the respective mechanical engineering curriculum
Students must have achieved an undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 or equivalent at the time of application
Student must have completed the mathematics sequence of courses equivalent to:

5. Student must have completed the physics sequence of courses equivalent to:

6. Acceptance into the program is conditional upon admission to the Purdue University Fort Wayne Graduate program

7. No Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score is required

Students that meet the admission criteria and wish to enroll in the combined Mechanical Engineering (BSE/MSE) program should consult with their academic advisor during the second semester of their junior year or earlier, and

Complete and submit the Five Year BSE/MSE Program Application (https://sites.pfw.edu/cme/5-year-program/five%20year%20bsme-mse%20application.pdf)
Complete and submit the Combined-Degree Program Request Form GS-27 (https://sites.pfw.edu/cme/5-year-program/gs-form-27.pdf)
Complete the regular application to graduate school of Purdue University: https://www.purdue.edu/academics/ogsps/admissions/how-to-apply/
A Form 42 must be completed together with GS Form 27. The Form 42 can be requested by the graduate director and filed by the department administrative assistant.

General Requirements:

Combined Program Requirements

Combined Degree Requirements

The requirements for the Mechanical Engineering BSE degree and MSE degree requirements stay the same for students pursuing the degrees separately. However, some courses are

For Mechanical Engineering (Engineering, BSE) degree requirements, please refer to the corresponding program requirements in the catalog. All students must complete a total of 30 credit hours as described in the MSE Graduate Guidelines. The BSE-ME degree must be awarded prior to the MSE degree.

Students can count up to nine (9) credit hours (three 50000-level or higher graduate courses) from the lists provided below:


Course Number	Course Name	Credit Hour	Pre- and Co-requisites
ME 50500	Intermediate Heat Transfer	3	P: ME 32100 - Heat Transfer
ME 50900	Intermediate Fluid Mechanics	3	P: ME 31800 - Fluid Mechanics
ME 54400	Modeling and Simulation of Mechanical Systems	3	P: Graduate Standing or Instructor Permission
ME 54500	Finite Element Analysis: Advanced Theory & Applications	3	P: ME 48000 or Graduate Standing
ME 54600	CAD/CAM Theory and Advanced Applications	3	P: ME 16000 , ME 43200 , or Graduate Standing
ME 54700	Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation	3	P: ME 36100 or Graduate Standing
ME 55000	Advanced Stress Analysis	3	P: ME 25200 , ME 30300 and MA 36300
SE 55000	Advanced Manufacturing Systems and Processes	3	P: ENGR 41000 or ME 48700 or Graduate Standing
STAT 51100	Statistical Methods	3	P: 2 semesters of Calculus

It should be noted that only classes with grade “C” or better will be counted. Once accepted to the combined BSE/MSE program, students must follow the following rules:

During the 6th semester of undergraduate coursework, students must officially file the Graduate School Admission Application before the deadline specified by the Graduate Program.
After satisfactory completion of the BSE degree with a major in Mechanical Engineering requirements the undergraduate degree will be awarded.
During the application of the 5 Year BSE/MSE combined degree program, students must consult with the graduate advisor and complete the Graduate Plan of Study form (Form 6). Registration for subsequent semesters will be restricted until a draft of the plan of study has been filed. Graduate plan of study may be modified with approval of the student’s graduate committee.
Students, who leave the program, whether for failure to meet the program requirements or by withdrawal, will cease to be graduate students but may continue as undergraduate students if they have not been awarded the BS degree. Such students may apply for regular admission to graduate study; but they will not be permitted to use any graduate courses used to fulfill BS requirements.

Graduates of the MSE program must complete the CITI RCR Basic training. The RCR certificate confirmation email must be sent to the Graduate Program Director when applying for graduation.

The CITI Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Basic Training provides foundational instruction in the ethical and professional standards expected of researchers across engineering, science, and related fields. The course is designed to promote research integrity and prepare graduate students to conduct scholarly and applied research responsibly.

The training covers core RCR topic areas, including:

· Research Integrity and Misconduct (honesty, accuracy, objectivity; fabrication, falsification, plagiarism)

· Data Management and Stewardship (acquisition, storage, sharing, ownership, security)

· Authorship and Publication Practices (authorship criteria, plagiarism avoidance, responsible reporting)

· Mentor-Mentee Responsibilities (expectations, communication, professional development)

· Collaborative Research Ethics (roles, communication, accountability in team research)

· Peer Review Ethics (confidentiality, objectivity, conflict-of-interest considerations)

· Conflicts of Interest and Commitment (disclosure, management strategies)

· Human Subjects and Animal Research Overviews (key protections and regulatory frameworks)

Completion of the CITI RCR Basic course equips students with the ethical framework necessary to conduct research that upholds academic, professional, and societal standards. For more information about CITI RCR training, please visit the Purdue OGSPS website: https://www.purdue.edu/academics/ogsps/professional-development/responsible-conduct-of-research-rcr/

GPA Requirement

It is required that an Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 be maintained while enrolled in the 5-Year BSE/MSE Combined Program.

Total Credits: 141 (approx.)

Student Responsibility

You are responsible for ensuring that you satisfy all graduation requirements specified for each selected program. Thus, it is essential that you develop a thorough understanding of the required courses, academic policies, and procedures governing your academic career. If you cannot complete all program requirements by your stated graduation date but fail to remove those from your plan of study, the Registrar’s Office in consultation with your academic advisor will remove unmet pursuits from your plan of study. Changing curricular records during the graduation term of application may affect state or federal financial aid awards. All requests for exceptions to specific requirements must be made in writing and may be granted only by written approval from the appropriate chair or dean.