Engineering Technology: Mechatronics and Robotics, MS
Master's in Engineering Technology
Curriculum
To earn a Master of Engineering Technology in Mechatronics and Robotics (MSET-MERO) degree students must complete 30 credits hours of course work as outlined below. Both thesis and non-thesis options are available.
Options
Thesis Option
(30 hours)
- Core Courses
(9 hours) - Required Courses
(9 hours) - Electives (6 hours)
- 6 hours of MERO courses
- Thesis Research
(6 hours)
Non-Thesis Option
(30 hours)
- Core Courses
(9 hours) - Required Courses
(9 hours) - Electives (12 hours)
- Minimum 6 hours of MERO courses and
3 hours from ETM/IEM courses)
- Minimum 6 hours of MERO courses and
Research and Faculty
Dr. Linfeng Tao
Dr. Lingfeng Tao is an assistant professor and serves as both the coordinator of the MERO program and the director of the Mechatronics and Intelligent Robotics (MIR) Lab. His research primarily explores Learning-Based Robot Control, Autonomous Robots, and Human-Machine Systems. Dr. Tao's work aims to enhance the learning abilities and intelligence of robots, enabling them to autonomously perform tasks and to naturally and intuitively cooperate and adapt to human operators.
Admissions
Applicants for admission would be expected to have a B.S. degree in engineering or engineering technology. Electrical, mechanical, and mechatronics majors are welcome to apply, but other majors may also be considered. They should have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher. These criteria are generally deemed necessary for the student to be successful within the curriculum. However, applicants not quite meeting the standards may be granted probationary admission and/or required to take leveling classes, based upon their overall academic and professional practice, history, accomplishments, and standardized test scores.
Required materials:
- Official online OSU Graduate College Application
- Official transcripts from all institutions where you have done college level coursework
- Statement of purpose or biographical statement
- Three professional or academic letters of recommendation
- Current resume or vitae
- International applicants must submit results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) examination or the IELTS (academic stream) examination. Not required for applicants with an OSU degree or degrees from Universities in the United States. The minimum acceptable score on the TOEFL exam is 79 (on the internet-based TOEFL) or 550 (paper based test) or an IELTS score of at least 6.5. The exam must have been taken within the last two years.
- The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is highly recommended. OSU's GRE institution code is 6546
Rolling Application Deadlines
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Domestic Application Deadlines
To ensure your application receives full consideration, please submit your complete application at least 60 days prior the first day of each semester.
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International Application Deadlines
To facilitate timely processing of the admission, international applications must be complete and program recommendations must be entered no later than May 1st for Fall admission, October 1st for Spring admission, and February 1st for Summer admission.
Cost & Assistance
OSU and the Stillwater community in general are especially affordable places for graduate students.