Işık University, Mechanical Engineering Master's Degree graduate program is designed to provide expertise in the design, development and control of mechanical / mechatronics / materials and manufacturing / thermo-fluid systems. Program is particularly suitable for engineers with undergraduate background in mechanical, mechatronics, automotive, manufacturing, shipbuilding, aeronautical, materials, metallurgical and/or similar disciplines.
Objectives: The aim of the program is to train qualified research and development (R&D) engineers having the competencies to conduct applied research, development and scientific studies in the fields of mechanical engineering, and who can display a creative approach towards industrial applications. In addition, a strong scientific background is also provided for the students who want to continue their studies at the doctorate level in their fields.
Location: Işık University, Ayazağa Campus, İstanbul
Lecture Hours: Weekdays from 16.00 to 22.00 (Weekends from 09.00 to 17.00 when needed)
Language: English
Structure: Mechanical Engineering Master's Degree (Thesis) Graduate Program consists of 7 compulsory and elective courses that will be selected under the supervision of the academic advisor of student, and one seminar course, together with the completion of a master of science thesis study. Students must complete 120 ECTS Credits in the program.
Minimum Requirements for Application:
Requirements | Mechanical Engineering Master's Degree (Thesis) Graduate Program |
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Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Programs | YES |
Undergraduate Program GPA | Min. 2.5 / 4.0 or equivalent |
English Proficiency | YDS : 55 Min. or TOEFL (PBT): 500 Min. or TOEFL (CBT): 160 Min. or TOEFL (IBT): 60 Min. or IELTS: 5.5 Min. |
Official Transcript | YES |
ALES Exam Grade | SAY (Quantitative) 55 Min. |
GRE Grade Quantitative Reasoning - New (For foreign students or the students who do not have ALES Exam Grade) |
149 Min. (Not required for the graduates of Işık University, Engineering Programs who were graduated in last 3 years) |
Exam Type | Interview in English |
Suitability for graduates other than Mechanical Engineering program | Manufacturing/Mechatronics/Automotive/Aeronautical/Shipbuilding/Metallurgical/Materials and/or other similar engineering programs |
Scientific Preparation | NO |
Reference Letters | 2 (from academicians) |
Letter of Intent | YES |
Portfolio file, etc. | NO |
Contact:
Address: FMV Işık University – Graduate School, Büyükdere Cad., Maslak
Kampüsü, 34398 Maslak / İstanbul - TURKEY
Phone: 444 07 99 / 6127-28-29
E-Mail : lee@isikun.edu.tr
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (with Thesis) GRADUATE COURSES
CURRICULUM
1st Semester
Course Code | Course Title | Local Credits | ECTS Credits |
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MATH510 | Advanced Engineering Mathematics | 3 | 8 |
MS-ME-I | ME Discipline Elective Course | 3 | 8 |
MS-CC-I | Research Methods Course | 3 | 8 |
MS-CC-II | Complementary Elective Course | 3 | 8 |
Total Credits | 12 | 32 |
2nd Semester
Course Code | Course Title | Local Credits | ECTS Credits |
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ME500 | Graduate Seminar | 0 | 4 |
MS-ME-II | ME Discipline Elective Course | 3 | 8 |
MS-ME-III | ME Discipline Elective Course | 3 | 8 |
MS-CC-III | Complementary Elective Course | 3 | 8 |
Total Credits | 9 | 28 |
3rd (and 4th) Semesters
Course Code | Course Title | Local Credits | ECTS Credits |
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ME590 | Master Thesis | 0 | 60 |
Total Credits | 0 | 60 | |
Program Cumulative Credits | 21 | 120 |
MS-CC-I Compulsory Elective Courses Pool
Course Code | Course Title | Local Credits | ECTS Credits |
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BUS520 | Research Methods | 3 | 7 |
TIM505 | Scientific Research Methods | 3 | 8 |
MS-CC-II and III Elective Courses Pool
Course Code | Course Title | Local Credits | ECTS Credits |
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CE501 | Advanced Mechanics of Materials | 3 | 8 |
CE521 | Mathematical Methods in Engineering | 3 | 8 |
CSE560 | Advanced Artificial Intelligence | 3 | 8 |
CSE565 | Artificial Neural Networks | 3 | 8 |
CSE566 | Machine Learning | 3 | 8 |
CSE567 | Image Processing | 3 | 8 |
CSE562 | Pattern Recognition | 3 | 8 |
CSE529 | Data Mining | 3 | 8 |
ELEC4404 | Microcontroller Based Sys. Des. & Cont. | 3 | 8 |
ELEC4522 | Digital Control Engineering | 3 | 8 |
IE506 | Nonlinear Programming | 3 | 8 |
IE531 | Design for Quality and Productivity | 3 | 8 |
ISG511 | Reliability Engineering | 3 | 8 |
ISG512 | Risk Management & Assessment | 3 | 8 |
BUS510 | Research & Development Management | 3 | 8 |
BUS511 | Entrepreneurship & Innovation | 3 | 8 |
BUS535 | New Product Development & Design | 3 | 8 |
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Mechanical Engineering Elective Courses | |||
ME501 | Mechanical Properties of Materials | 3 | 8 |
ME503 | Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) | 3 | 8 |
ME506 | Advanced Manufacturing Methods | 3 | 8 |
ME508 | Fracture Mechanics | 3 | 8 |
ME510 | Composite Materials | 3 | 8 |
ME511 | Advanced Thermodynamics | 3 | 8 |
ME512 | Advanced Heat Transfer | 3 | 8 |
ME513 | Advanced Fluid Mechanics | 3 | 8 |
ME518 | Computational Fluid Dynamics | 3 | 8 |
ME519 | Renewable Energy Systems | 3 | 8 |
ME521 | Advanced Dynamics | 3 | 8 |
ME522 | Modern Control Engineering | 3 | 8 |
ME524 | Robotics | 3 | 8 |
ME581–ME589 | Special Topics in Mech. Eng. (I – IX) | 3 | 8 |
(New courses may be offered when needed) |
MS-ME-I, II and III Mechanical Engineering Elective Courses Pool
Course Code | Course Title | Local Credits | ECTS Credits |
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ME501 | Mechanical Properties of Materials | 3 | 8 |
ME503 | Computer Aided Engineering, CAE | 3 | 8 |
ME506 | Advanced Manufacturing Methods | 3 | 8 |
ME508 | Fracture Mechanics | 3 | 8 |
ME510 | Composite Materials | 3 | 8 |
ME511 | Advanced Thermodynamics | 3 | 8 |
ME512 | Advanced Heat Transfer | 3 | 8 |
ME513 | Advanced Fluid Mechanics | 3 | 8 |
ME518 | Computational Fluid Dynamics | 3 | 8 |
ME519 | Renewable Energy Systems | 3 | 8 |
ME521 | Advanced Dynamics | 3 | 8 |
ME522 | Modern Control Engineering | 3 | 8 |
ME524 | Robotics | 3 | 8 |
ME581–ME589 | Special Topics in Mech. Eng. (I – IX) | 3 | 8 |
Mechanical Engineering Graduate (Thesis) Programs Outcomes |
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PO-1 |
Attains knowledge through wide and in-depth investigations his/her field and surveys, evaluates, interprets, and applies the knowledge thus acquired. |
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Has a critical and comprehensive knowledge of contemporary engineering techniques and methods of application. |
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By using unfamiliar, ambiguous, or incompletely defined data, completes and utilizes the required knowledge by scientific methods; is able to fuse and make use of knowledge from different disciplines. |
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Has the awareness of new and emerging technologies in his/her branch of engineering profession, studies and learns these when needed. |
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Defines and formulates problems in his/her branch of engineering, develops methods of solution, and applies innovative methods of solution. |
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Devises new and/or original ideas and methods; designs complex systems and processes and proposes innovative/alternative solutions for their design. |
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Has the ability to design and conduct theoretical, experimental, and model-based investigations; is able to use judgment to solve complex problems that may be faced in this process. |
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Functions effectively as a member or as a leader in teams that may be interdisciplinary, devises approach of solving complex situations, can work independently and can assume responsibility. |
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Has the oral and written communication skills in one foreign language at the B2 general level of European Language Portfolio. |
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Can present the progress and the results of his investigations clearly and systematically in national or international contexts both orally and in writing. |
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Knows social, environmental, health, safety, and legal dimensions of engineering applications as well as project management and business practices; and is aware of the limitations and the responsibilities these impose on engineering practices. |
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Commits to social, scientific, and professional ethics during data acquisition, interpretation, and publication as well as in all professional activities |
ME Graduate Program (with Thesis) Outcomes (MÜDEK Outcomes) |
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Mechanical Engineering Thesis Master's Program Gains (Outcomes) / TYYÇ Master's Education (7th Level) Criteria Matrix
NQF-HETR LEVEL |
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NATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORK FOR HIGHER EDUCATION IN TURKEY (NQF-HETR) |
7. MASTER'S (EQF-LLL: LEVEL 7) (QF-EHEA: LEVEL 2) |
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a. -Develop and deepen knowledge in the same or in a different field to the proficiency level based on Bachelor level qualifications. |
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b. Conceive the interdisciplinary interaction which the field is related with. |
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b Interpret the knowledge about the field by integrating the information gathered from different disciplines and formulate new knowledge.and solve the problem faced related to the field by using research methods |
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b. Take responsibility and develop new strategic solutions as a team member in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced within the applications in the field.Demonstrate leadership in contexts that require solving problems related to the field. |
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C3. Communication and Social Competence |
a. Communicate current developments and studies within the field to both professional and non-professional groups systematically using written, oral and visual techniques by supporting with quantitative and qualitative data. |
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b. Investigate, improve social connections and their conducting norms with a critical view and act to change them when necessary |
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c. Communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B2 General Level. |
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d. Use advanced informatics and communication technology skills with software knowledge required by the field.. |
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C4. Field Specific Competence |
a. Audit the data gathering, interpretation, implementation and announcement stages by taking into consideration the cultural, scientific, and ethic values and teach these values. |
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b. Audit the data gathering, interpretation, implementation and announcement stages by taking into consideration the cultural, scientific, and ethic values and teach these values. |
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c. Use the knowledge, problem solving and/or implementation skills in interdisciplinary studies. |
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