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M.S. in Applied Energy and Electromechanical Engineering

Program overview:

The M.S. in Applied Energy and Electromechanical Engineering (AEEE) degree provides an opportunity for discipline-specific and multidisciplinary graduate level education.  Advanced coursework and research are used to enhance professional development, improve technical competency, and initiate a lifelong learning experience.  

Full-time students typically take three semesters to complete the program. The AEEE degree is a 30-hour Engineering program. (The program is in an approved STEM field that qualifies international graduates for OPT extension).

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 Accepting Applications: 
for Aug 2023 start: rolling admissions until full (latest July 31)
Note: Currently waiving GRE for 2023 applicants

 

Curriculum overview:

  • The program will consist of a 6 credit-hour core, a 3 credit-hour Mathematics Requirement, and 21 credit-hours of additional work based on three options:
    • Option A:  Thesis
      • 15 credit-hours of electives, 6 credit-hours of research, successful completion of a thesis and oral defense
    • Option B: Project (non-thesis)
      • 18 credit-hours of electives, 3 credit-hours of individualized project work concluding in a paper and presentation
    • Option C: Comprehensive Exam
      • 21 credit-hours of electives, and passing of a comprehensive exam

Graduate Assistantships:

The AEEE program currently has the highest Master's degree compensation packages for Research Assistantships (RA) and Teaching Assistantships (TA)  in the William States Lee College of Engineering.  TAs and RAs are available on a competitive basis; students are not considered for compensation packages until after they are formally accepted to the program.

Assistantship Type TA RA
Academic Year 2022-2023 2022-2023 2022-2023
GA Level (if applicable) Base Base
Stipend (Academic Year) $16,000.00 $16,000.00
Summer monthly rate $1,777.78 $1,777.78
Resident Tuition (included or not included) Included Included
Non-resident Tuition (included or not included) Not Included Not Included
Health Insurance (included or not included) Not Included Included
Health Services Fee (included or not included) Not Included Included
E & T Fee (included or not included) Not Included Included
Tuition Increment (included or not included) Not Included Included
Enrollment Requirement for Eligibility Full time Full time
 


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 Accepting Applications: 
for Jan 2023 start: through November 30
for Aug 2023 start: through July 31 (priority: March 1)
Note: Currently waiving GRE for 2023 applicants

 

 

Excerpt from the Graduate Catalog:

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Program Director

Aidan F Browne, Ph.D

Email:  aidanbrowne@charlotte.edu
Phone:  704-687-5033
Office:  Smith 339