StudyQA — Master: Mechatronics and Robotics

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In a global, competitive marketplace, to sustain the U.S. quest for leadership through the creation of an “innovation economy,” there is an acute need to train tomorrow’s workforce in cooperative, active-learning environments with students from diverse educational backgrounds. Recognizing the challenges and opportunities inherent in interdisciplinary education, in 2015, the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering department began offering a new M.S. Degree in Mechatronics and Robotics.

Defined broadly, mechatronics is the synergistic integration of mechanical engineering, control theory, computer science, and electronics to manage complexity, uncertainty, and communication in engineered systems. Moreover, robotics (synergistic integration of mechanical structures, mechanisms, electrical and electronic components, electromechanical sensors and actuators, microcontrollers, and programming) offers an ideal technology platform on which to construct lasting new businesses and entrepreneurial ventures. The exciting fields of mechatronics and robotics can spark intellectual curiosity and engage the interest of students in hands-on engineering education, engineering research, and creative and entrepreneurial explorations. This new M.S. degree offering modernizes our curricula offerings, makes it relevant to students’ interest, and addresses workforce demands for graduates who have broader inter-disciplinary training and practical experience in the field of mechatronics and robotics with project work.

To earn a Master of Science in Mechatronics and Robotics degree at the School of Engineering, you must complete 30 credits as outlined in the required courses below. At least 6 credits will be fulfilled through your chosen specialty.

Required Courses

3 CreditsMechatronics ME-GY 5913
3 CreditsIntroduction to Robot Mechanics ME-GY 6913
3 CreditsSimulation Tools and Software for Mechatronics and Robotics ME-GY 6923
3 CreditsAdvanced Mechatronics ME-GY 6933

3 CreditsEntrepreneurship MG-GY 7703

ME-GY xxxx Required for Specialty Area, Credits: 6.00 total
ME-GY xxxx Project (ME-GY 9963) or Thesis (ME-GY 9973) Approved by Research Advisor, Credits: 6.00 total
Free Electives, Credits: 3.00 total

Free elective suggestions:

ME-GY 7743 (Please refer to the bulletin)
ME-GY 7861 (Please refer to the bulletin)
ME-GY 7871 (Please refer to the bulletin)
ME-GY 8653 (Please refer to the bulletin)

Specialty

Two courses from the same specialty area must be taken from the following list to develop a specialization

Assistive mechatronic and robotic technologies

3 CreditsRobots for Disability ME-GY 7913
3 CreditsRobotic Gait and Manipulation ME-GY 7923

Mobile robotics

3 CreditsFundamentals of Robot Mobility ME-GY 7933
3 CreditsNetworked Robotics Systems, Cooperative Control and Swarming ME-GY 7943

Microrobotics

3 CreditsIntroduction to Smart Materials and Structures ME-GY 7953
3 CreditsDesign and Simulation of Microelectromechanical Systems ME-GY 7963

Variable X credits M.S. Project ME-GY 996X
This course is an engineering project under faculty guidance. A written project proposal and final report must be submitted to the department head and the adviser and may be extended to a thesis with the project advisor’s recommendation. Credit only upon completion of project.

Variable X credits M.S. Thesis ME-GY 997X
The master’s thesis presents results of original investigation in the student’s specialty. This effort can be an extension of ME-GY 9963, with approval of the project adviser. Continuous registration is required. Maximum of 9 credits of ME-GY 996X/ME-GY 997X are counted toward the degree.

Important Credit and Course Notes

To graduate, you must have a 3.0 GPA or better in each of the following:
- In the average of all graduate courses taken at the School of Engineering (whether or not some of these courses are being used to satisfy specific degree requirements)
- In the average of all courses submitted for the graduate degree
- In each guided studies, readings, projects, thesis, courses, or credits enrolled
You must take at least 21 credits out of the 30 credits needed for the degree at the School of Engineering. In other words, 9 credits may be transferred from elsewhere
No more than 6 credits in “Guided Reading” courses are allowed
Validation credit is not allowed, but the graduate adviser may waive specific requirements (and substitute designated ones), based upon your prior studies or experience
Transfer credits are not granted for the following:
- Undergraduate courses
- Courses counted toward satisfying undergraduate degree requirements
- Courses not related to the graduate program as stated in this catalog
- Courses that received a grade lower than B
You must complete your degree in 5 years, unless a formal leave of absence is approved before the period for which studies are interrupted
If you decide to do a ME-GY 9973 Master Thesis for 9 credits as part of your work for the degree, 3 out of the 9 credits will be counted against the 3 credits of Free Electives
You are not allowed to submit more than 3 courses (9 credits), starting with a 5 for MS degree requirements satisfaction
Departmental electives include courses with a mechanical (ME), aerospace (AE), or materials (MT) prefix, plus departmental thesis or project credits
All courses and program details are subject to adviser approval

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree and a good academic record in mechanical, electrical, or electronics engineering from a reputable college or university are generally required for admission to this program. Applicants with degrees from other fields may be admitted but may have to complete additional studies to achieve a comparable background. Courses required to achieve this status are specified as part of the admission evaluation. Undergraduate courses specified for this purpose cannot count toward credits for the graduate degree. Graduate programs are subject to prior approval of a graduate adviser designated by the department.
Application (online only)
Application Fee of $75 (payable by major credit card only)
Statement of Purpose / Personal Statement
Résumé / Curriculum Vitae
Two Letters of Recommendation
One official transcript from each institution attended or attending
GRE / GMAT
English Language Proficiency Testing
International students who will require a J-1 or F-1 visa to study at NYU will need to apply for a new I-20 or transfer by submitting financial documentation after admission. Do not submit financial documents (including bank statements and affidavits of support) with your application. Instructions for applying for a new I-20 or transfer will follow your letter of admission (if applicable).