MAE部门提供了两个获得机械工程学位的MSE学位的计划。它们被指定为：计划I（论文），计划II（非论文）以下各节描述了每个选项的要求。对于这两种选择，大部分课程（不包括MAE 699）都必须来自MAE。如果事先获得批准，则可以选修12个学期的500个级别的课程，以满足基本课程和特定课程的要求。机械和航空航天工程系的任务是在机械和航空航天工程学科中提供本科和研究生教育，研究和公共服务，并满足该地区阿拉巴马州汉斯维尔的机械和航空航天工程需求，国家和国际社会。
Graduates of our MS programs should be able to solve complex engineering problems using appropriate techniques, to use formal mathematics to clarify engineering analyses, and to clearly communicate engineering solutions to others.<br>The MS in Mechanical Engineering helps students increase their earning potential, grow alongside the engineering field, find a rewarding career, and prepares them to take advantage of new opportunities. It does this by immersing them in advanced topics in Mechanical Engineering and introducing students to various research projects conducted by MAE faculty.