The Rowan University Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering program requires successful completion of coursework, teaching assistantships, research requirements, a dissertation, and a dissertation defense.
For a student who possesses a bachelor’s degree, a minimum of 72 semester hours of graduate-level coursework will be required.
For a student who possesses a master’s degree in a related field, a minimum of 42 semester hours (credits) of graduate-level coursework beyond the master’s degree will be required. Up to 30 of the credits earned in pursuit of the master’s degree may be transferable. Typically, 21 course credits and 9 research hours credits. All credit offsets and transfer credits are subject to approval of the Department and of the Rowan School of Graduate Studies.
- Required Courses: 9 Semester Hours
- Graduate Specialization Courses: 24 Semester Hours
- Research Courses: 39 Semester Hours
- Graduation / Exit / Thesis Requirements URL: Yes
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- Complete a minimum of 72 credits of graduate level work beyond bachelor’s degree OR minimum of 42 credits of graduate level work beyond master’s degree
- Completion of all the University’s standard Ethical & Responsible Conduct of Research training (including human/animal subject training when applicable)
- Regular attendance and participation in (0-credit) graduate seminars
- Successful completion of a PhD Qualifier examination*
- Successful completion of a PhD Candidacy (proposal) examination*
- Successful completion of the Career Preparation & Readiness Experience that consists of teaching, grant writing, publishing and service*
- Successful completion of a PhD dissertation defense*
- Successful completion of a PhD dissertation*
*The specific details, nature and scope of these examinations (e.g., format of the exam) and requirements (e.g. number of journal publications, conference publications, patents, number of teaching assignments) will be determined by the student’s doctoral committee and/or department policies as aligned with Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering policies.
Additional Requirements
- At least 15 credits of graduate level technical coursework, including a Technical Communications course, must be successfully completed at Rowan University.
- Up to 21 credits of graduate level coursework beyond the BS may be offset by students possessing a master’s degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline upon matriculation into the Ph.D. program. In addition, up to 9 credits of Research may be offset by students who have completed a thesis-based master’s degree or equivalent. Students matriculating under other circumstances may transfer up to 12 credits of graduate level coursework, in accordance with current Rowan Global policy. All credit offsets and transfer credits are subject to approval of the Department and of the Rowan School of Graduate Studies.
- A graduate course may be retaken one time without prior approval; however, a second retake must be approved by the student’s dissertation committee and the Mechanical Engineering Graduate Program Advisor.
- Up to 2 academic terms of mentored teaching assistant assignments, as determined in consultation with the student's research advisor, Graduate Program Coordinator, and department head (typically after successful completion of the Candidacy exam (proposal defense).
- All 33 credits of technical coursework must be completed with equivalent grades of B- or higher.
| Course Number |
Title |
S.H. (Credits) |
| Required Courses: 9 S.H. |
| ENGR 01511 |
Engineering Optimization |
3 |
| MATH 01502 |
Linear Algebra and Matrix Theory |
3 |
| MATH 1505 |
Probability and Mathematical Statistics |
3 |
| MATH 01515 |
Engineering Applications of Analysis |
3 |
| MATH 01529 |
Numerical Analysis |
3 |
| MATH 03511 |
Operations Research I |
3 |
| Business Course: Choose one of the following |
| ENT 06506 |
Corporate Entrepreneurship and New Venture Development |
3 |
| EM 01501 |
Engineering Economics |
3 |
| EM 01511 |
Strategic Risk Management |
3 |
| EM 01512 |
Quality Engineering Management |
3 |
| EM 01513 |
Engineering Decisions |
3 |
| EM 01514 |
Engineering Law and Ethics |
3 |
| MGT 06510 |
Strategic Engineering Management |
3 |
| MGT 06666 |
Managing Engineering Teams |
3 |
| MGT 06677 |
Management Skills for Engineers |
3 |
| MIS 02526 |
Project Management for Engineers |
3 |
| Technical Communications Course: Choose one of the following |
| XEED 01601 |
Effective Teaching in Academia, Corporate and Government Setting |
3 |
| ECE 09702 |
Strategic Technical Writing and Winning Grant Proposals |
3 |
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Other Graduate Level Technical Communications Course* |
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Specialization Courses: 24 S.H.
Course currently approved for the Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering program; this coursework is to be determined in consultation with student's research advisor and the Graduate Program Coordinator: |
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Any graduate level course taught in the Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering |
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Any graduate level course taught in the College of Science and Mathematics |
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Any graduate level course taught in the School of Earth and Environment |
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Any graduate level course taught in the School of Osteopathic Medicine, the Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, or the Graduate School of Biomedical Science |
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Any graduate level course otherwise approved by the Mechanical Engineering Graduate Program Coodinator when specifically related to student's current or planned research |
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| Research Coursework: 39 S.H. |
| ENGR 01799 |
Doctoral Research and Dissertation |
3/6/9 |
*This course must be taught by the Department of Writing Arts or the Henry M. College of Engineering and approved by the Graduate Program Coordinator
Transfer Credit Evaluation Policy
The program allows incoming matriculated students to transfer up to 12 graduate credits into the program. Degree programs may accept up to 12 credits, while non-degree programs may accept up to 6 credits. (Student must have earned a B or better, courses/credits must be deemed equivalent to required courses/credits within the course sequence, and must have been completed within the past 10 years.)
