Finding a post baccalaureate mechanical engineering program can be challenging. With so many options available for students looking to earn their Masters in Mechanical Engineering, it is important to do your research and find the best program for you.
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PostbacCAS™ for Students
Earning a postbaccalaureate degree prepares graduates for further education, often in medical school. PostbacCAS offers one system through which applicants can research and apply to multiple postbaccalaureate programs.
Created by Liaison International, PostbacCAS is the first and only Centralized Application Service (CAS™) for postbaccalaureate programs. It provides a single, global network for applicants to search schools and find the one that best fits their educational needs. The system offers applicants guidance throughout the process as well as 24/7 access to real-time application updates.
Mechanical Engineering, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate (P.B.C.)
University System of Maryland
12 credits required
All Graduate Certificate in Engineering Programs consist of 4 courses/12 credits. All students are expected to complete a preliminary course plan for their intended degree program. Degree planning worksheets can be found here: https://mage.umd.edu/degree-planning-sheets
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select 4 courses in either the Energy & Environment or General Mechanical track: | 12 | |
| Energy and The Environment: | ||
| ENME647 | Multiphase Flow and Heat Transfer | |
| ENPM621 | Heat Pump and Refrigeration Systems Design Analysis | |
| ENPM622 | Energy Conversion I – Stationary Power | |
| ENPM623 | Engineering Combustion Emissions for Air Pollution Control | |
| ENPM625 | Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning of Buildings | |
| ENPM626 | Waste and Biomass Energy Conversion | |
| ENPM627 | Environmental Risk Analysis | |
| ENPM651 | Heat Transfer for Modern Application | |
| ENPM654 | Energy Systems Management | |
| ENPM656 | Energy Conversion II — Mobile Power | |
| ENPM635 | Thermal Systems Design Analysis | |
| OR | ||
| ENME635 | Energy Systems Analysis | |
| ENPM624 | Renewable Energy Applications | |
| OR | ||
| ENME701 | Sustainable Energy Conversion and the Environment | |
| General Mechanical Engineering: | ||
| ENME600 | Engineering Design Methods | |
| ENME605 | Advanced Systems Control | |
| ENME607 | Engineering Decision Making and Risk Management | |
| ENME610 | Engineering Optimization | |
| ENME631 | Advanced Conduction and Radiation Heat Transfer | |
| ENME632 | Advanced Convection Heat Transfer | |
| ENME640 | Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics | |
| ENME662 | Linear Vibrations | |
| ENME690 | Mechanical Fundamentals of Electronic Systems | |
| ENME712 | Measurement, Instrumentation and Data Analysis for Thermo-Fluid Processes | |
| ENPM671 | Advanced Mechanics of Materials | |
| ENPM654 | Energy Systems Management | |
| ENPM652 | Applied Finite Element Methods | |
| OR | ||
| ENME674 | Finite Element Methods | |
| Total Credits | 12 |
Portland State University
TRANSFER & POST-BAC STUDENTS
TRANSFER CREDITS
Transfer and post-bac students do not need a transfer evaluation conducted by the MME Department for courses completed at the following community colleges:
- Chemeketa Community College
- Clackamas Community College
- Clark College
- Mt. Hood Community College
- Portland Community College
The transfer guide for these colleges can be found here: Local Community College Transfer Guide.
Students who plan to transfer credits from other institutions will need to request a transfer evaluation for all applicable courses in order to establish equivalencies. This can be done by emailing mmedept@pdx.edu or scheduling an advising appointment with the MME Undergraduate Advisor, Dr. Tretheway, via tretdc.youcanbook.me. Students will need to provide syllabi for all courses that will be reviewed.
BSME SEEKING POST-BACS
Post-bac students do not need to complete general education requirements/university studies (FRINQ/SINQ/Junior Cluster) with the following exceptions:
- WR 327: Technical Report Writing (unless taken as a part of a prior degree program).
- BA 306U: Essentials of Finance for Non-Business Majors or EC 314U: Public Private Investment
- Capstone (ME 491-493)
Students must complete a minimum of 90 credit hours at PSU.
Please note, PSU does not automatically run a transfer analysis on transcripts. Departmental staff will need to request this action specifically. Post-bac course plans are highly individualized and it is possible that some coursework from your initial degree can be applied to the BSME program. Students who completed a degree in a field closely related to mechanical engineering should schedule an appointment with the MME Undergraduate Advisor, Dr. Trethway, to discuss course plan options. Appointments can be scheduled via tretdc.youcanbook.me. Students who have completed a degree in a field that is not closely related to mechanical engineering should schedule an appointment with the Pathway Advisors in MCECS Student Services. Appointments for Pathway Advising can be made via ecsmpadvising.youcanbook.me.
MASTER’S SEEKING POST-BACS
Students interested in taking classes as post-bac to prepare for the Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSME) or Master of Science in Materials Science Engineering (MSMSE) will need to apply for admission to PSU through Undergraduate Admissions. Once accepted, students will need to send a copy of all unofficial transcripts to the MME Department along with a list of requested classes. This information can be sent to mmedept@pdx.edu. All non-degree seeking post-bac students require instructor approval for class registration. Approval will be based on prior coursework and seat availability.
Post-bac students can apply up to 16 credit hours of graduate-level pre-admission coursework to a master’s degree if admitted to the graduate program. Pre-admission credits must be approved by the Department and the student must earn a B- or better in the course for it to be considered. Pre-admission coursework does not guarantee admission into the graduate program.
REGISTRATION TROUBLESHOOTING
It is common for transfer students to receive error messages when attempting to register for classes. Banweb, the PSU registration system, does not always recognize transferred courses when performing prerequisite checks. If this occurs, please complete the MME Course Override Request Form. Our staff reviews requests with frequency and will be in touch shortly with a response. Be sure to login to your PDX Gmail account to access this form.
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