Curriculum and Study Plan of Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

• Program Plan

The Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSME) program has separate prerequisites for the university, the college, and the department, in addition to courses that meet program needs. The study plan also includes the credit units for all courses, as well as how these credit units are distributed over the specified period of study.

• MSME Program Plan Requirements

The study plan for the Mechanical Engineering Department is designed to fulfill two main requirements. The first requirement is a college prerequisite, consisting of courses in mathematics and science. The second requirement pertains to departmental standards, encompassing advanced mechanical engineering courses organized into four primary tracks: Renewable Energy, Thermofluid Sciences, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering, and Design and Applied Mechanics.

• Course Coding System

The course coding for the mechanical engineering program was established following the guidelines provided by the Deanship of graduate Studies and Scientific Research. The first digit is consistently set to 7 for all courses, while the second digit corresponds to the specific track. These tracks include advanced mechanical engineering courses that are categorized into sub-disciplines, representing the four primary areas of focus within the program as follows:

1. Renewable Energy

2. Thermofluid Sciences

3. Materials and Manufacturing Engineering

4. Design and Applied Mechanics.

• MSME Program Curriculum 

The MSME program lasts for two academic years and consists of four levels. Instruction will be conducted in English. The program includes both courses and a graduation project. To complete the program, a total of 30 credit hours is required, which comprises 24 credit hours for courses and 6 credit hours for the project. The curriculum outlined below details the credits for all courses, including weekly contact hours for both lectures and practical work.

** The syllabus and description of some of the first year,  basic science courses, and other courses from different colleges and departments can be taken directly from the department coordinator or by click (here).

Year 1

Year 2

Elective Courses (Track of Renewable Energy)

Elective Courses (Track of Thermofluid Sciences)

Elective Courses (Track of Materials and Manufacturing Engineering)

Elective Courses (Track of Design and Applied Mechanics)