Master of Engineering Definition Wikipedia

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Master of EngineeringFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

A Master of Engineering (Magister in Ingeniaria) (abbreviated M.Eng., ME orMEng) orMaster of

Technology (abbreviated M.Tech. orMTech) orMaster of Science in Engineering (abbreviated

M.Sc. Eng., M.Sc.(Eng), M.Sc. Engg, MSc(Engg), etc.), can be either an academic or professional

master's degree in the field of engineering.

Contents

1 International variations 1.1 Australia 1.2 Canada

1.3 Colombia 1.4 Finland

1.5 France 1.6 Germany 1.7 India

1.8 Nepal 1.9 Japan

1.10 Korea 1.11 Poland 1.12 Slovakia

1.13 Sweden 1.14 United Kingdom

1.14.1 Structure 1.14.2 History 1.14.3 Other undergraduate masters

1.15 United States 2 See also 3 References

International variations

Australia

In Australia, the Master of Engineering degree is a research degree requiring completion of a thesis.

Like the Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.), it is considered a lesser degree than Doctor of Philosophy

(Ph.D.). It is not to be confused with Master of Engineering Science or Master of Engineering Studies

which are coursework master's degrees. Exceptions are Monash University which awards a Master of

Engineering Science by either research or coursework, the University of Melbourne which offers a

Master of Engineering by coursework,[1] and the University of Tasmania which offer a Master of

Engineering Science by research.[2]

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The University of Melbourne accepted the first intake of Master of Engineering students in February

2010. The coursework Master of Engineering is offered in 11 specialisations, and accepts graduates with

three-year degrees in Science and Maths.

The entry requirement is completion of a Bachelor's Degree at or above the second class honours level.

Some universities do not offer direct enrollment into Doctor of Philosophy and students must first enroll

in a lesser research degree before "upgrading".

Canada

In Canada, the Master of Engineering degree is a graduate degree of typically two years length that

involves coursework and a thesis or research paper of significant depth. Entrance to a MEng degree is a

4 year bachelor engineering degree. Some Canadian universities offer a Master of Engineering, or either

a Master of Science or Master of Applied Science in engineering, or both. Master of Engineering

degrees usually require more coursework and examination and less research, whereas Master of Applied

Science degrees require less coursework and more research. However, this is not absolute since some

universities only offer a Master of Engineering and some only offer a Master of Science or Master ofApplied Science. Some universities differentiate only by the requirement to be resident and therefore

assist in teaching/tutoring for a Master of Science Degree.

Colombia

In Colombia, the Master of Engineering, which takes a minimum of two years, is a postgraduate

program that follows the undergraduate of five years. Depending upon the emphasis is called Ms.Eng.

with emphasis in Energy, Chemistry, Environment, and so on. At the end, it is required to make a

publication of the developed work in a recognized journal of scientific spreading as a requirement for

the degree.

Finland

There are two distinct degrees in Finland, a taught university degree (diplomi-insinri) and a

polytechnic Master's degree's (insinri (ylempi AMK)).[3] While the former is translated as "Master of

Science in Technology", the term "Master of Engineering" is predominantly used by Universities of

Applied Sciences, which offer Master Degree programmes to holders of polytechnic Bachelor's degrees

(insinri (amk)). As European Bologna process directs, in order to get a MEng degree, B.Sc engineers

have to additionally study full-time one or two years and finalize a Master's thesis. Most of the MEng

degree programs are taught in Finnish, but some Swedish and English language programs also exist.[4]

France

In France, two diploma exist for 5 years of study in the field of engineering: the "Master's diploma in

Engineering" (diplme de master en sciences de l'ingnieur) which is usually delivered by Universities,

and the Engineer's degree ("diplme d'ingnieur") which can only be delivered by some Engineering

schools, very selective schools which are generally smaller than universities. Both diplomas are at

master's degree level.




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The "diplome d'ingnieur" usually prepare students for professional careers. Courses always include

management, economy or more generally transverse courses. Training periods in industry or in

laboratories are also required.

The master in Engineering offers a more focused approach on a field of engineering, and is necessary to

oin a PhD program.

Germany

In Germany, the local engineer's degree (Diplomingenieur (Dipl.-Ing.), a first degree after 5 years of

study) was abolished in 2010, and be replaced by postgraduate master's degrees (M.Sc. and M.Eng.).

The first Master of Engineering courses were introduced in Germany in 2000 as result of the Bologna

process. This type of master's degree is offered by GermanFachhochschulen (Universities of Applied

Sciences) universities and is typically a two-year program with application-oriented coursework and an

applied research thesis. The entry requirement is the successful completion of a Bachelor's Degree, or an

equivalent from before the Bologna process, with good marks.

India

In India, a Master of Engineering or Master of Technology or Master of Science in Engineering degree

is a postgraduate program in engineering or technology field. This is generally a 2-year (2.5[5] years for

MSc Engg ) specialization program in a specific branch of engineering or a technical field. Students

typically enter the ME/MTech/MSc Engg[5][6][7]

/Msc.(Tech) programs after completing a 4-year

undergraduate program in engineering resulting in the award of a Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor

of Technology degree, or a 5-year program in Science or Applied Sciences resulting in the award of a

Master of Science degree.

The ME/MTech/MSc Engg programs in India are usually structured as an Engineering Research degree,lesser than Ph.D and considered to be parallel to M.Phil. and M.S. degrees in Humanities and Science

respectively. MTech and MSc Engg programs in India were started by some well known institutions [8]

with the aim of producing Research Engineers who can also get the position of "Technologist" in the

Industries and Research Institutes. In electrical engineering, for example, areas of specialization might

include: power systems, energy engineering, electrical machines, instrumentation and control, high

voltage or power electronics, telecommunications, communication networks, signal processing,

microelectronics.

Nepal

In Nepal, Master of Engineering or Master of Technology degree is a postgraduate program in

engineering or technology. This is generally a 2-year specialization program in a specific branch of

engineering or a technical field. Students typically enter the ME/MTech programs after completing a 4-

year undergraduate program in engineering resulting in the award of a Bachelor of Engineering or

Bachelor of Technology degree. Kathmandu University, Tribhuwan University, Pokhara University and

Purwanchal University provides these Engineering courses. IOE(Institute Of Engineering)provides MSc

cources in engineering at pulchowk campus(central campus of IOE)under the affiliation of Tribhuwan

University.For more detail www.ioe.edu.np (http://www.ioe.edu.np)




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Japan

In Japan,the master of engineering (Kogaku Shushi), which takes a minimum of two years, is

a postgraduate program that follows the undergraduate of four years. It is a research degree between the

Bachelor's Degree and the Doctoral degree, and requires completion of a thesis.

Korea

In South Korea, the master of engineering, which takes a minimum of two years, is a postgraduate

program that follows the undergraduate of four years. It is commonly awarded for specializations in the

field of engineering rather than the science. For example, the degree "master of science in computer

science" differs from the degree "master of engineering in computer science" in that the latter one is

mainly concentrated on the applicability of the design with strong relation with the hardware rather than

the software. Generally, the master of engineering program includes both coursework and research.

Poland

magister inynier (mgr in., literally: master engineer) academic degree that can be obtained after 2

years post-graduate education (for students having already B.Eng. degree - in.), or formerly (until full

adaptation of Bologna process by university) through integrated 5 years B.Eng-M.Eng. (or B.Sc.-M.Sc)

programme, giving double degree mgr in.

Slovakia

FIIT STU Software engineering IEE accreditation

FEI STU engineering IEE accreditation

Sweden

The "Master of Engineering" title was introduced in some Swedish universities proceeding the Bologna

process. The title "civilingenjr" (literally translated "Civil engineer", but the English term "Civil

engineer" is not equivalent to "civilingenjr") is the equivalent of a M.Eng. as well as the "Master of

Science in Engineering" title. A Master of Science in Engineering is awarded after a minimum of 5 years

of studies. Before 2007-07-01, it was awarded after a minimum of 4 year of studies. Students starting

with their studies before 2007-07-01, but finishing them before 2015-01-01 and after 2007-07-01, may

choose to obtain the title either after 4 year or after 5 years.

United Kingdom

In the United Kingdom the MEng degree is the normative university-level qualification taken by people

wishing to become chartered engineers registered with ECUK. The MEng degree represents the

minimum educational standard required to become a chartered engineer, but there are other equally

satisfactory ways to demonstrate this standard such as the completion of a BEng Honours and a

subsequent postgraduate diploma or MSc, or by completion of the Engineering Council Postgraduate

Diploma.




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ECUK's minimum requirement for entry to a recognised MEng course is BBB at A-level, compared to

CCC for a BEng Honours course. Universities are free to set higher entry requirements if they wish.

Some universities, such as Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial only admit students to study for the MEng

degree. (Their courses usually allow a student to leave with a Bachelor's degree after three years, but

these shortened degrees are not ECUK-recognised and therefore do not count towards the educational

requirements for becoming a chartered engineer.) Other universities, such as the University of

Greenwich, University of Surrey and Brunel University, admit students to read for BEng Honours and

MEng courses and allow students to change between the two during the early years of the course. The

Open University offers the MEng degree as a postgraduate qualification but requires students to

complete its course within four years of completing a BEng Honours degree.

The Master of Engineering (MEng) is the highest award for undergraduate studies in engineering. In

England, Northern Ireland and Wales this is a four-year course or a 'sandwich' five-year course (with

one year spent working in industry). In Scotland, it is a five-year course. The Bachelor of Engineering

(BEng) is usually a three-year course (four in Scotland), or can also include a year in industry. Many

universities offer the BEng, and may then allow a transfer onto the MEng. The Engineering Council

Graduate Diploma is set at the same level as the final year of a British BEng and its PostgraduateDiploma is set at the same level as the final year of a British MEng. The Graduateship in engineering,

awarded by the City & Guilds of London Institute (Institution Established in 1878 recognized by Royal

Charter n.117 year 1900), is mapped to a British Bachelor of Engineering(Honours) -BEng(Honours)-

degree. The Post Graduate Diploma is mapped to a British Master of Engineering (MEng) degree. The

Membership in Engineering (MCGI)(NQF at Level 7) is a strategic Management/Chartered professional

level and a Post Graduate Diploma, mapped to a British Master's degree, awarded by the City & Guilds

of London Institute. This will be supported by a minimum of ten years of seasoned experience (peer

reviewed) in areas as the Engineering + a British Bachelor/Graduateship (or by CEng).

Engineers who have been awarded a BEng(Ordinary) or BEng(Honours) and have appropriate training

and experience in the work place are able to apply to become an Incorporated Engineer (IEng). If anengineer has studied beyond the BEng for an MSc or has an MEng, they may apply to become a

Chartered Engineer (CEng), once they have completed the required amount of post graduate work-based

competency training and experience. Competency and training requirements are met over a period of 4

8 years in practice for a total of 812 years education, training and professional responsibility. Formal

structured post graduate training schemes such as the monitored professional development IMechE

enable the Engineer in training to satisfy the requirements for Chartered Engineer faster.[9]

Chartered Engineer and Incorporated Engineer titles awarded by the Engineering Council UK, are

broadly equivalent to North American Professional Engineer (PEng / PE) and Professional Technologist

(PTech) designations, but with often a far greater geographical recognition. MIET-Member of the

Institution of Engineering and Technology is recognised as regulated engineering profession(Electricaland computer (technology) engineer) by virtue of the Statutory Instruments n.2007/2781-The European

Communities (Recognition of Professional Qualifications) Regulation 2007-Directive European Union

2005/36/EC. http://ec.europa.eu/internal_market/qualifications/regprof/index.cfm?

fuseaction=regprof.show&RPId=12286

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In terms of course structure, MEng degrees usually follow the pattern familiar from bachelor's degrees

with lectures, laboratory work, coursework and exams each year. There is usually a substantial project to

be completed in the fourth year which may have a research element to it, and a more teaching-based

project to be completed in the third year. At the end of the third year, there is usually a threshold of

academic performance in examinations to allow progression to the final year. At some universities, the

structure of the final year is rather different from that of the first three, for example, at the University of

York, the final year for the Computer Systems and Software programme consists entirely of projectwork and intensive advanced seminar courses rather than traditional lectures and problem classes. Final

results are, in most cases, awarded on the standard British undergraduate degree classification scale,

although some universities award something structurally similar to 'Distinction', 'Merit', 'Pass' or 'Fail' as

this is often the way that taught postgraduate master's degrees are classified.

History

At some universities in the UK in the early 1980s, the MEng was awarded as a taught postgraduate

degree after 12 months of study. Its entry requirements would typically be like those for other taught

postgraduate courses, including holding an undergraduate degree, and its format would be similar to the

modern MEng although, as with many postgraduate master's degrees, the project would extend over alonger period. MEng courses in their modern, undergraduate form were introduced in the mid-1980s in

response to growing competition from technical-degree graduates from continental Europe, where

undergraduate Bachelor degree courses are often longer than the usual three years in the UK. There was

a feeling among recent graduates, the engineering institutions, employers and universities, that the

longer and more in-depth study offered on the continent needed to be made available to UK students as

well. Since to obtain a taught master's degree in the UK typically took an additional year beyond a

bachelor's degree, it was decided that this extra year would be integrated into the undergraduate program

and, instead of pursuing both a bachelor's and master's degree, students would proceed directly to a

master's degree.

Since its introduction, the MEng has become the degree of choice for most undergraduate engineers, as

was intended. The most common exception to this is international students who, because of the

substantially higher fees they are charged, sometimes opt to take the tradition BEng/BSc route where

that is available[citation needed]. Most of the engineering institutions have now made an MEng the minimum

academic standard necessary to become a Chartered Engineer. Students who graduated before the

changes in the rules will still be allowed to use their bachelor's degree for this purpose and those who

have earned a bachelor's degree since the changes can usually take some additional courses (known as

'further learning') over time to reach an equivalent standard to the MEng. Some older universities such

as Durham[10] and Cambridge allow students to obtain the BEng degree after the third year before

continuing on to the fourth year.

Other undergraduate masters

The MEng is one of a number of 'new' undergraduate masters' degrees recently introduced in the UK;

they are also commonly available in engineering, mathematics, computer science, physics, chemistry

and biology.

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In the United States, the Master of Engineering degree is generally a professional degree offered as a

coursework-based alternative to the traditional research-based Master of Science. It is typically a two-

year program, entered after the completion of a 4 year Bachelor degree and many universities allow

students to choose between the Master of Engineering and the Master of Science. The Master of

Engineering degree is offered at many leading universities in the United States and is considered a

terminal degree in the field of engineering.

Some M.Eng. degree programs require a scholarly project in addition to coursework. Some Master of

Engineering programs require additional courses beyond those required for Master of Science students

in order to better prepare students for professional careers. These courses may include topics such as

business fundamentals, management and leadership.[11]

See also

ABET - Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (United States)

Bachelor's degree Bachelor of Engineering British degree abbreviations Engineer's degree Engineering Doctorate Master's degree

References

1. ^ [1] (http://www.eng.unimelb.edu.au/Postgrad/MEng/about/overview.html)2. ^ University of Tasmania Engineering Course Guide

(http://www.international.utas.edu.au/static/documents/1096_Engineering.pdf) Accessed 16th September

20093. ^ Finnish legistlation 423/2005 on degrees at Universities of Applied Sciences

(http://www.finlex.fi/fi/laki/alkup/2005/20050423) Accessed: 21 June 20094. ^ Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences - Master's Degrees

(http://www.metropolia.fi/en/studies/masters_degrees/) Accessed: 21 June 2009

5. ^ a b http://www.csa.iisc.ernet.in/academics/academics-degrees-mscengg.php

6. ^ http://www.iisc.ernet.in/admissions/7. ^ http://www.ece.iisc.ernet.in/programmes.html

8. ^ http://www.iisc.ernet.in/admissions/chapter1.htm9. ^ http://www.engc.org.uk/documents/EC0006_UKSpecBrochure_MR.pdf

10. ^ Durham University - Undergraduate - Engineering(http://www.dur.ac.uk/ecs/ecs_prospective_students/undergraduate/degrees/engineering/)

11. ^ Master of Engineering, Duke University, http://meng.pratt.duke.edu/

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