Mechanical Engineering, Ph.D.
College of Engineering and Computing
Become an expert engineer and help make the world a better place by designing technology that is more accessible, equitable and sustainable.
As a doctoral student, you will get the opportunity to design and build things that drive a circular economy and optimize both energy use and resource utilization. This is a highly versatile degree that provides opportunities to develop highly advanced skills.
Program Highlights
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SACS Accredited
Be confident about receiving a quality education with better chances for corporate tuition reimbursement.
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Premium Laboratories
Conduct research in our many engineering laboratories across campus, all tailored to a wide range of engineering topics.
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Professional Development
Establish strong connections with leading industries across South Carolina to foster employment opportunities.
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Renowned Faculty
Be mentored by our dedicated and certified staff who are well-versed in their specialties.
Building Skills
Gain the professional and personal intelligence it takes to have a successful career.
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Project Management
Organizing and overseeing tasks to achieve specific goals
Collaboration
Working with others to achieve a common goal or objective
Public Speaking
Delivering a message or presentation to an audience effectively and persuasively
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Technical Writing
Creating clear and concise documents, such as manuals or instructions, for technical or scientific topics
Programming
Writing code, developing software and creating applications for automation and problem-solving
System Design
Creating or improving complex systems to meet specific requirements
Using your degree
Make your college experience the foundation for a successful future.
Potential Careers
- CEO/CTO
- Systems Engineer
- Product Engineer
- Project Manager
- Professor
- Technical Salesperson/Manager
Workplace Settings
- Aerospace
- Automotive
- Energy
- Academia
