Online M.S. in Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering
VCU College of Engineering
Jump into your career in Engineering — 100% online.
Blast off with a foundation in engineering knowledge.
Level up with VCU’s online master’s in mechanical and nuclear engineering. Learn about business and manufacturing and gain research experience as you prepare for a career in the industry or a doctoral degree.
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The mission of the M.S. in Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering degree is to provide graduate students with learning opportunities for acquiring a broad foundation of engineering knowledge including business and manufacturing aspects; an in-depth research experience at the frontiers of engineering; and skills for lifelong learning and professional development. Graduates of this program will pursue careers in business/industry and government, or will pursue doctoral degrees.
- Advanced technical skills: To produce graduates who possess the necessary advanced analytical and technical skills in engineering and sciences – responds directly to the higher goals of fulfilling the needs of industry for effective, productive engineers and of providing economic development for the region, state and nation
- Advanced problem-solving: To produce graduates who demonstrate creativity and innovation in solving technological problems – stems from the realization that new knowledge and new solutions to existing problems are necessary to meet the needs of our changing society and to advance the quality of human life
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Employment projections
Based on “Engineers, all other” from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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