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Dec 05, 2025
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2025-2026 Academic Catalog
Mechanical Engineering, MS
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Contact Information
Dr. Pierre Larochelle
Head, Leslie A. Rose Department of Mechanical Engineering
Civil Mechanical Building Room 129
(605) 394-2401
Email: Pierre.Larochelle@sdsmt.edu
Dr. Albert Romkes
Associate Professor, Leslie A. Rose Department of Mechanical Engineering
Civil Mechanical Building Room 167
(605) 394-2255
Email: Albert.Romkes@sdsmt.edu
Leslee Moore
Program Assistant I
Civil Mechanical Building Room 129
(605) 394-1952
Email: Leslee.Moore@sdsmt.edu
Department Website
Students are responsible for checking with their advisors for any program modifications that may occur after the publication of this catalog.
MS in Mechanical Engineering
The Master of Science degree program in mechanical engineering is offered with a thesis option or a non-thesis (courses only) option.
South Dakota Mines students accepted to the Accelerated MS option may apply up to 9 credits of 400/500/600 level courses taken as an undergraduate toward both the BS and the MS degrees.
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Degree requirements for thesis option
Distribution of credits
Core requirements: 15 credits
Research or project requirements: 6 credits
Elective requirements: 9 credits
Total credits: 30 A maximum of 9 credits may be taken at the 400/500 level. Research or project requirements
The completion of a master’s thesis, approved by the student’s graduate committee and the Dean of Graduate Education, is required for this degree. Elective requirements
- At least 9 credits of elective courses approved by the student’s committee
Students may enroll in 400 level courses only if 500/600 level courses within the major are not being offered, and they must obtain written permission from their major professor and the department head. Examinations
A thesis prospectus, thesis defense, and oral final examination are required for this degree. Consult the department for details. Degree requirements for non-thesis option
Distribution of credits
Core requirements: 15 credits
Research or project requirements: 0-6 credits
Elective requirements: 9-15 credits
Total credits: 30 No more than 9 credits may be taken at the 400/500 level. Research or project requirements
No research or project is required for the non-thesis option. Students may use up to 3 credits of ME 788 Research Problems/Projects as elective credit. Elective requirements
- Between 9 credits and 15 credits of elective courses are required and must be approved by the student’s academic advisor. The actual number of elective courses that the student must take depends on how many credits of ME 788 Research Problems/Projects the student takes.
Students may enroll in 400 level courses only if 500/600 level courses within the major are not being offered, and they must obtain written permission of the student’s major professor and the department head. Examinations
No final degree examination is required for the non-thesis option. Individual courses may hold final examinations as part of the course. Objectives and Outcomes
Program Educational Objectives: - to formulate solutions to mechanical engineering problems using multi-disciplinary approaches
- to be able to grow professionally and personally
- to serve their profession and community as valuable contributing leaders
Student Outcomes: - expand their knowledge and understanding of methods and approaches to advancing knowledge in the basic areas of Mechanical Engineering
- formulate solutions to problems related to thermo-fluid sciences, mechanical systems, or manufacturing/controls
- be able to conduct basic or applied research and development in Mechanical Engineering
- become an engineer who will serve their profession and community as valuable contributing leaders
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