About Bs In Mechanical Engineering in San Francisco State University

Mechanical Engineering

The required courses provide a thorough grounding in the essentials of mechanical engineering. Elective courses taken as part of one of the areas of emphasis allow for specialization. The areas of emphasis currently offered are mechanical design, thermal-fluid systems, and robotics and controls. Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering program are expected to have, within a few years of graduation:

• Established themselves as practicing professionals or engaged in graduate study in mechanical engineering or a related area.
• Demonstrated an ability to be productive and responsible professionals. 
• Acted as representatives of their profession in their communities.

The number of units required for graduation and the G.E. requirements are described in the Undergraduate Education section of this Bulletin. For information common to all engineering students, see Undergraduate Programs in Engineering above.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering a student will be able to demonstrate:

1. an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
2. an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
3. an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.
4. an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.
5. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
6. an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
7. an ability to communicate effectively.
8. the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.
9. a recognition of the need for, and ability to engage in life-long learning.
10. knowledge of contemporary issues.
11. an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

Academic qualification equivalents

• Applicants must be qualified to enter a university in their home country and have a good scholastic record from an accredited/recognized school.

English language requirements

• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

                 Paper-based Test (PBT): 500
                 Computer-based Test (CBT): 173
                 Internet-based Test (IBT): 61

•  IELTS (International English Testing System)

                  Minimum Overall Score 6.0

• Pearson Test of English (PTE)

                   Score of at least 50.

San Francisco State University Cost of Attendance

• Tuition, books and supplies, accommodation and board, transportation, and incidental fees are all included in the cost of studying in the United States.
• The cost of attendance for a full-time undergraduate student living on campus is listed below:

The university has a set tuition charge, as well as other costs, and the undergraduate full-time tuition fee and cost of attendance are as follows:

The graduate students cost of attendance will be:-