# Engineering Technology Master's (MSET) Mechanical Engineering Concentration **Institution:** ECPI University **College:** Technology **Sub-Program:** Engineering Technology **Degree:** Master of Science in Engineering Technology (MSET) Mechanical Engineering Concentration **Canonical URL:** https://www.ecpi.edu/programs/mechanical-engineering-technology-masters-degree **Last Updated:** 2026-08-25T18:05:43+00:00 ## Engineering Technology Master’s Mechanical Engineering Concentration Degree Overview The Master of Science in Engineering Technology (MSET) with a Mechanical Engineering concentration examines how mechanical systems operate within manufacturing environments. It is designed for those who want to understand how these systems are managed to keep production running consistently. The program focuses on robotics principles, instrumentation and control, manufacturing systems, and the use of AI in manufacturing. Students explore how automated systems are managed and maintained, how production processes are reviewed for efficiency, and how data-driven tools are used to monitor performance and support decisions. With ECPI University’s year-round accelerated schedule, students can complete the program and earn their master’s degree in as little as 13 months. - **33 Total Credits** — 13 Month Master's Degree - **Personalized Attention** — Small Class Sizes ### Knowledge and Skills Graduates develop capability in the following areas: - **Mechanical Systems Operation:** Understand how mechanical systems function in manufacturing and how they are managed during production. - **Automation and Control:** Develop effective and practical solutions that address specified engineering challenges and needs. - **Manufacturing Process Improvement:** Evaluate workflows and identify ways to improve efficiency and consistency. - **Data and System Monitoring:** Use system data and monitoring tools to track performance and support operational decisions. ## Program Structure and Learning Formats ### Flexible Learning Environments - **Campus**: Our campuses provide an immersive classroom setting, interacting directly with professors and classmates in real-time. Benefit from face-to-face discussions, hands-on labs, and the immediate support of instructors. - **Online**: Flexible and convenient, online learning allows you to study on your own time, from anywhere. Access lectures, lab simulations, and course materials online, collaborating with classmates through virtual forums and discussions. - **Hybrid**: To enhance flexibility, many campus courses are delivered via synchronous hybrid format, where students engage in both online learning activities and real-time interactions with instructors and classmates. ### Locations - [Virginia Beach, VA](https://www.ecpi.edu/locations/virginia-beach-va) - [Newport News, VA](https://www.ecpi.edu/locations/newport-news-va) ## Master of Science in Engineering Technology (MSET) Curriculum Master of Science in Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Concentrations ### Featured Courses & Overview - **Renewable Energy** — MET602 Students should learn about wind, hydro, solar thermal, photovoltaic, ocean and bioenergy technologies. - **Robotics Principles** — ET630 Topics include the development of computer programs for analyzing kinetics, dynamics and control of robotic systems. ### Program Requirements The Master of Science in Engineering Technology degree requires 33 semester credit hours of study. There are four core courses, four concentration courses, and three elective courses. Each course is three semester credit hours. The program requires a minimum of 3 semesters, which is equivalent to 13 months or 50 weeks of instruction. The program requirements are as follows: #### Core Courses 12 semester credit hours **Complete ALL of the following Courses:** | Course ID | Course Name | Credit Hours | |---|---|---| | [ET500](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ET500 "View ET500") | [Experiment Design and Analysis](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ET500 "View ET500") | 3 | | [MET602](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MET602 "View MET602") | [Renewable Energy](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MET602 "View MET602") | 3 | | [MET650](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MET650 "View MET650") | [Project I](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MET650 "View MET650") | 3 | | [MET652](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MET652 "View MET652") | [Project II](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MET652 "View MET652") | 3 | #### Concentration Courses 12 semester credit hours **Complete ALL of the following Courses:** | Course ID | Course Name | Credit Hours | |---|---|---| | [ET630](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ET630 "View ET630") | [Robotics Principles](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ET630 "View ET630") | 3 | | [MET504](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MET504 "View MET504") | [Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MET504 "View MET504") | 3 | | [MET506](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MET506 "View MET506") | [Advanced Instrumentation and Control](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MET506 "View MET506") | 3 | | [MET600](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MET600 "View MET600") | [Manufacturing Systems](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MET600 "View MET600") | 3 | #### Elective Courses 9 semester credit hours **Complete ANY of the following Courses:** | Course ID | Course Name | Credit Hours | |---|---|---| | [MET604](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MET604 "View MET604") | [Quality Management](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MET604 "View MET604") | 3 | | [MGT520](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MGT520 "View MGT520") | [Organizational Behavior and Leadership](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MGT520 "View MGT520") | 3 | | [MGT524](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MGT524 "View MGT524") | [Ethics and Corporate Responsibility](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MGT524 "View MGT524") | 3 | | [MGT532](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MGT532 "View MGT532") | [Organizational Change and Development](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MGT532 "View MGT532") | 3 | | [MGT560](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MGT560 "View MGT560") | [Strategic Human Resources Management](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MGT560 "View MGT560") | 3 | | [MGT575](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MGT575 "View MGT575") | [Modern Management Models](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MGT575 "View MGT575") | 3 | | [MGT604](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MGT604 "View MGT604") | [Management and Strategy](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MGT604 "View MGT604") | 3 | | [MGT625](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MGT625 "View MGT625") | [Essentials of Leadership](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MGT625 "View MGT625") | 3 | ## Accreditation ECPI University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degrees. Full accreditation details: [ECPI University Accreditation](https://www.ecpi.edu/accreditation).