Professional Degree in Mechanical Engineering



Department: Mechanical Engineering
Transcript Designation: Mechanical Engineer
Program Advisor: Academic Questions: e-mail advisor@cvn.columbia.edu
Administrative Questions: e-mail cvn@cvn.columbia.edu


Program Description:

The aim of the program is to provide mechanical engineers with additional advanced and modern knowledge in two specialized areas of mechanical engineering: control/manufacturing and thermofluids. The program is particularly suitable for students who are or who expect to be engaged in the design and control of manufacturing and thermofluid systems.


Admission Requirements:

Degree required for admission: Master's degree in mechanical engineering or related engineering field (such as aerospace)

GPA required: Minimum of 3.0

GRE requirements: The GRE requirement is waived for Professional Degree applicants.

Other application requirements: One recommendation letter, transcripts, resume, and a personal-professional statement are required. TOEFL test scores are required of all students who received their degrees in a country where English is not the official and spoken language. All other application requirements in the Graduate Application must be completed as specified in the application.


Degree Requirements:

Required course work: Candidates must complete at least 30 credits of academic work specified in a plan of study approved by the Columbia advisor and maintain good academic standing throughout the program.

Thesis/Project: No thesis or project is required.

Scholastic average required for graduation: 3.0

Time Limit: All degree requirements must be completed within 5 years of the beginning of the first course credited toward the degree. This includes courses taken in the non-degree program.


Transfer of credit:

Up to 6 credit hours (points) of acceptable graduate-level academic work from an accredited academic institution earned prior to enrolling at Columbia may be transferred to Columbia, subject to departmental approval. Students must request the transfer of credit while applying to the PD program. Credit will only be considered for transfer if the grades earned were at least 3.0 on the 4.0 scale. An official college transcript and copy of the class syllabus and/or course description from the school's bulletin must accompany the "Transfer of Credit Request" form. Please note that courses already used towards completion of another degree program can not be re-used for transfer credit.