<p>Hi! Is there anyone here who's currently studying a master degree in engineering ( or master of science) and got into the program with non-engineering background?. Can you share your story? I got a B.A. in Economics and I want to pursue another engineering degree. What do I need along with the TOEFL and GRE scores to be able to apply for master degree? During my undergrad I took some Calculus, linear algebra, differential equations classes. I got straight As for all of them. Or is there anyone who already got a non-engineering bachelor degree and decided to pursue another BS engineering degree? Thank you guys!</p>
<p>Which specific engineering discipline are you after?..I am doing this right now. I had a Bachelors in psychology and now have one semesters left to finish a MSIE. The process will vary by school, but you shouldn’t have too much of a problem since you already have a lot of the maths completed. </p>
<p>If you’ve done well in calc, linear algebra, and differential equations, you can probably get into some MS engineering program somewhere. The fact that you have a BA and not a BS and didn’t major in a science will mean you’ll have to work a bit harder to find schools that will consider your application, and you will almost certainly have to take some basic physics and/or chemistry and, depending on the schools you apply to, other basic engineering prerequisites.</p>
<p>What type of engineering are you looking to do? If you want to do IE, for instance, you may have a significantly easier time than if you want to pursue some other field which is heavier on the physics/science.</p>
<p>I got my BS in molecular biology, several years later took multivariable calculus and differential equations before applying for MS programs in engineering, and am currently in a mechanical engineering MS program.</p>
<p>To apply, you’re fine. If you get accepted, that’s another story. You’ll probably need to take some undergrad courses. If you understand the math, physics and the engineering courses should be easier, but could still be difficult. Its a lot of critical thinking that you may not be used to. Good luck. You’ll definitely have an uphill battle</p>
<p>Hmmm… I think it would be tough. It’s good you have the math courses. But there are MANY other required courses in undergrad engineering. </p>
<p>Just to give you a breakdown of what I took before being accepted:</p>
<p>Calc 2-3
Phys 1-2
DiffyQ
C++ Programming
Statitcs
A CAD class
Solid Mechanics
Manufacturing Engineering
Materials Engineering
Calc based Probability & Stats 1-2
Engineering economic analysis</p>
<p>So on top of the math there were some core engineering courses and some major specific courses that I needed to have a solid background in. Like was stated previously, IE is less on the physics side of things, but I still needed those previous core classes (statics, solids, materials…) to really understand a lot of the material I was being presented in many of these grad classes. </p>
<p>Thanks guys for all comments. First I’d like to say that I’m not living in the U.S. I’m in Bangkok, Thailand. I’d like to go for Mechanical Engineering. Internal combustion engine, engine technology, developing engine performance, high performance cars, etc. are topics that I’m crazy about. I know it would be tougher for me as an international students but I would love to try.</p>
<p>@Chucktown thanks for sharing! how long did you take to complete all those courses? did you take those during your bachelor degree?</p>
<p>@AuraObscura according to <a href=“Applying For Admission | MIT Department of Mechanical Engineering”>http://meche.mit.edu/academic/graduate/applying/</a>, seems like I have to take applied mechanics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and heat transfer, materials, control, design and manufacturing, basic electric circuits, electromagnetic field theory, and other related subjects. May I ask what school are you in?</p>
<p>So the whole process for me started Fall of 2011 and I finish this coming December. But no, the only class I had in my original degree was Calc 1… So yeah, I took all of those from Fall 11 - Fall 13. I also did a Co-op during the Spring 13 semester and that was in another state so I couldn’t take any classes. My last semester is this fall. </p>
<p>So in total, 3.5 years from basically zero coursework to masters including 2 Co-op’s. </p>
<p>Chuck - It looks like you have 14 MechE courses. That’s a good start, but not sure good enough. </p>
<p>4 In my MechE program I took 40 courses. That included ng 2 required humanities courses and 2 free electives (I[m sure you have those all). But that still leaves you lacking on a lot of engineering courses. </p>
<p>I’m what? Their might be some confusion here. That list was what I took to get into an MSIE program, after previously completing a Bachelors in psychology. </p>
<p>I currently have 3 courses left to finish the MSIE. </p>
<p>Sorry, my oops - skimmed too fast and confused posters. </p>
<p>My point was that undergrad engineering programs typically have MANY required courses. Sometimes there is class choice for professional elective slots, but still very heavy on engineering courses. </p>