Mechanical Engineers specialize in the design and development of mechanical systems and structures, and have impact on nearly every invention we use today. Specialization areas include aerospace, energy conversion, product design and development, manufacturing and research. Mechanical engineers must have extensive knowledge of static and dynamic structures, materials science, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, calculus and physics. The primary objectives of the mechanical engineering curriculum (as written in the college catalog and on the department’s website) are to produce a versatile engineering graduate capable of growth within industry or prepared to pursue advanced studies. The objectives listed below reflect NYIT's overall mission: career-oriented education to prepare students for successful careers in an information-age society and applications-oriented research expanding the knowledge base of society and contributing to economic development of the region, state, and nation. The important mission element to emphasize is the applied orientation of the college in general, and the engineering programs in particular. Emphasis is on the design/computer/applications components in the spectrum of mechanical engineering programs, and objectives are fulfilled by courses in the sciences, humanities and mechanical engineering, with increasing emphasis on design. Established sequences for students provide them with a broad education and the flexibility to allow some degree of depth in an area of interest. Providing the curriculum's backbone are the sciences, mathematics and the basic levels of mechanical engineering courses, which constitute the fundamental knowledge base needed by students for an array of advanced courses. NYIT’s liberal arts and humanities core curriculum is designed to provide students with additional knowledge and skills related to job and graduate school success. It is concerned with the student as a citizen and community leader; to that end, it provides a broad perspective of history, philosophy, and literature. One of the major features of the core curriculum is an emphasis on learning through written, oral, and electronic presentations. These communication skills carry over effectively into advanced mechanical engineering courses. For the mechanical engineering major, students take courses in both the thermal/fluids and solid mechanics tracks. In both stems of the curriculum, the sequence of courses has increasing emphasis on computer usage and design, requiring students to take 12 credits of designated design courses. Design courses include a capstone course and electives, the latter chosen depending on a student’s interests. Design projects encompass engineering components using the skills developed throughout the curriculum, economic issues appropriate to the effective practice of engineering, and written language and oral communication skills.

Development of new technologies and increasing needs for efficiency in existing mechanical structures have created a strong demand for mechanical engineers. Your NYIT degree will prepare you for high-level positions in engineering firms, private companies or government agencies. You’ll also be prepared to start your own consulting business, or for advanced study in engineering or a related field.