Graduate Programs
MS Degree Requirements
TheMS program requirements build upon those outlined by the Graduate School.
(For more information visit the Graduate School website at: http://www.gradschool.mtu.edu/)
The requirements for the MSME and MSEM degree follow those outlined by the Graduate School, with a few additions. Upon entering the MS program, a student selects an Advisor and in concert with their Advisor, develops a research topic and/or course plan to suit their individual interests and needs. There are three plans that students may follow in an MS program: Plan A - Thesis Option, Plan B - Report Option, and Plan D - Coursework Option. Students following Plan A or Plan B should establish a thesis or report topic by the end of the first semester of study. The MS Plan A or Plan B degree program can generally be completed in 1-2 years and culminates in the preparation and oral defense of a thesis or report. The MS Plan D can be completed in one year and allows flexibility for an industrial internship. The specific course requirements for the MS degree options are summarized in the table below.
MS Degree Requirements |
Courses < 4000 level will not be counted
Grades < B (3.0) will not be counted |
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Plan A
Thesis Option |
Plan B
Report Option |
Plan D
Course Work
(Signature)
Option |
Total Credits |
30 |
Minimum
Course Credits |
20 |
24 |
30 |
Minimum
Research Credits |
6 |
2 |
0 |
Minimum
Course credits at the 5000/6000 level |
12 |
12 |
18 |
Minimum
ME-EM Course credits |
none explicitly required |
none explicitly required |
15 |
EM oriented course credits |
9 required for MSEM degree |
Math course credits |
6 required for MSEM degree
3 required for MSME degree |
Graduate Seminar
(MEEM 6000) |
Must be taken twice for a total of 2 credits -- counts toward coursework requirement |
It is the student’s responsibility to complete the Graduate School ‘M’ forms as they become due. The Graduate School forms can be found at: http://www.gradschool.mtu.edu/policies/pubs.html
All work required for the Master of Science degree must be completed within five calendar years of the first enrollment in the degree program.
For those students pursuing the coursework only Signature Master’s degree (Plan D) the ME-EM Director of Graduate Studies may serve as the student’s permanent Advisor.
Tuition for MS students who have completed all required courses and the required
number of credits for their degree will be reduced to the full-time research-only level. These students will be charged a tuition rate equal to 1/3 of the normal graduate tuition rate. The M4 should be submitted at this time to notify the Department of the change in status and to ensure they have fulfilled all of the degree requirements.
All students must be continuously enrolled for a minimum of 1 credit whether on or off-campus. Off-campus students will not be charged fees.
Students who must take a "time-out" due to extenuating circumstances or lack of available online courses (for students in online or blended degree programs) need to register for a no-fee section of UN5951.
Forms and Requirements for Master's students
MS students may choose one of three different plans to complete their degrees:
- Plan A—Thesis option. Students complete coursework and a thesis.
- Plan B—Report option. Students complete coursework and a report.
- Plan D—Coursework only option.
Each plan has different requirements, as summarized in the table below. All required forms (marked with an "X") are due for signature by the Director of Graduate Studies during the semester indicated in the form description. The forms will then be forwarded to the Graduate School.
It is the student’s responsibility to complete the Graduate School ‘M’ forms as they become due. The Graduate School forms can be found at: http://www.mtu.edu/gradschool/administration/academics/forms-deadlines/
See the Catalog for other degree requirements.
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Plan A |
Plan B |
Plan D |
Official, final transcript from previous college, if it is not Michigan Tech. If this does not include proof-of-degree, then an official proof of final degree is also required.
First Semester/Before arrival on campus |
X |
X |
X |
Degree Completion Form
See Deadlines for due dates in upcoming semesters |
X |
X |
X |
| Degree Audit Form |
X |
X |
X |
Patent, Research and Proprietary Rights Agreement
First semester |
X |
X |
X |
Advisor and Committee Recommendation Form
Second semester |
X |
X |
X |
M4—Degree Schedule
Semester prior to defense/final semester OR semester prior to moving to full time research only mode |
X |
X |
X |
Research Only Mode petition
Due one week prior to the first day of classes in the semester student plans to enter research only mode. All required coursework and credits must be completed and the appropriate tracking forms must be on file. |
X |
X |
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Commencement application form
Ten weeks prior to desired commencement ceremony (see "Deadlines") |
X |
X |
X |
Pre-Defense Form
Two weeks before oral exam. |
X |
X |
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Draft of thesis as a traditional or online submission
Two weeks before oral exam |
X |
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TD-Review—Review of a Thesis or Dissertation
Completed by Graduate School staff and returned to student after review of draft and final thesis. |
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M6—Report on oral exam
Two weeks after oral exam |
X |
X |
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M6-D—Verification of degree requirements completion
End of final exam week of final semester |
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X |
Final thesis as a traditional or online submission
Must be accepted by first day of next semester |
X |
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Final report submitted in a sturdy binder; signature page with original signatures.
Must be accepted by first day of next semester |
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X |
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TD-Bindery—order form and invoice for bound copies
Due with final thesis or report (optional) |
X |
X (optional) |
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Title page of thesis, approval page with original signatures
Due with payment and TD-Bindery |
X |
X (optional) |
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Life-After-Michigan Tech information
First day of semester after defense |
X |
X |
X |
| Return University keys to Public Safety, return all library books, and pay any outstanding fees before leaving campus. |
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Online questionnaire for exiting graduate students
(optional) After degree requirements are complete. |
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Copyright, Plagiarism and Academic Integrity
As the University continues to acquire research grants and the graduate student population swells, academic integrity becomes essential. Training sessions to assist faculty, staff, and students are currently available. Additional sessions are being developed. Several presentations have taken place and the links are provided below.
Streaming video for the presentation, "Orientation to On-line Submission of a Thesis or Dissertation" is now on-line:
http://www.gradschool.mtu.edu/professional/index.html#past
Responsible Conduct for Research: An overview" - discusses various topics including fabrication of data, falsification of data, good practices for recording data, issues of data ownership and research on human subjects.
Responsible Conduct for Research Training
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