Standardized tests - GRE/GMAT/TOEFL/ACT/SAT
1) I am an international student. Will I have to take the TOEFL exam to get into Engineering School?
Yes, you will have to take the TOEFL and pass the test to be considered for the MEM graduate program.
2) I am an international student taking ELS classes. Will I need the TOEFL exam?
If you complete level 112 of ELS classes and earn a GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher, then the TOEFL requirement can be waived and the ELS classes can be taken into consideration when applying for our graduate program.
3) I completed/will be completing my undergraduate degree in an ABET accredited engineering school and/or program in the US. Will I still have to take the TOEFL?
No, the very fact that you have studied in a US University is enough proof that you are proficient in English. Under these circumstances, you will not have to take the TOEFL exam. This rule holds true whether you are applying as an international or US citizen.
4) Do I have to take the GRE / GMAT exams to enter the engineering school?
If you are an international student and have completed your undergraduate engineering in your country, you must take the GRE OR GMAT exam and report your scores to Case Western Reserve University.
If you are an International student and have completed your undergraduate education in a US University, then you can report your ACT / SAT scores in lieu of the GRE / GMAT scores. However, if you want to report your GRE / GMAT in lieu of the ACT / SAT, you can do that also.
If you are a US citizen and have graduated from a US University, the ACT / SAT scores will suffice. Again, if you want to report your GRE / GMAT in lieu of the ACT / SAT, you can do that also.
5) What are the cut-off scores for the standardized tests?
There are no preset cut-off scores for the standardized tests. Also, an evaluation of your candidacy is done based on a number of factors such as quality of recommendation letters, quality of application essays, the match between your interests and career goals and the MEM program, undergraduate GPA, previous full-time work experience ( not required - optional), previous internship experience ( strongly recommended), and your standardized scores.
6) I have low scores on my standardized tests, but my undergraduate GPA and previous internship / work experiences are very strong. Will you consider scores in light of my better performance?
Yes, a lower score in one or two of the criteria for admission will not necessarily make you ineligible for acceptance to our engineering school.
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Fellowships / Financial Aid / Commercialization Assistantships / Teaching and Research Assistantships
1) Are there any fellowships and tuition support given to students upon admission?
Yes, every student is automatically considered for a fellowship as soon they submit a completed application. Fellowships are awarded on a merit or academic performance basis, but are assigned in a way that is both dimensional and categorical in the nature of their rating. First, there are the applicants' essays, which describe an understanding of what the MEM Program offers and why the applicant believes the MEM is a good choice for their graduate education and future goals. The manner in which the applicant communicates also helps the committee to evaluate the individual's ability to write and express ideas. Secondly, we examine experience in the workforce and how this experience will bring value to the classroom and enhance the overall learning environment. Next, we evaluate recommendations, grades and test scores. The admissions committee will decide the fellowship amount based on the overall application and will make a decision at the same time as the admission decision.
You will be notified about you fellowship (whether you received one or not) at the time of granting admission.
You will be notified about you fellowship (whether you received one or not) at the time of granting admission.
2) I have received Y % tuition fellowship with my admission. I was wondering if I could ask the admission committee to reevaluate my application and increase my fellowship grant.
No.
A good deal of time is spent in careful evaluation in awarding fellowships and they are non-negotiable.
3) I have been admitted and given Y % fellowship for the next year. Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend in the next year. Can my admission be deferred to a following year? What will happen to my fellowship?
Yes.
You can have your admission deferred to the following year. Your fellowship will also be deferred and you will not risk losing it.
4) My GPA is X, my GRE scores are Y, Z. I have N number of years work experience. What are my chances of admission and fellowship?
This is an extremely common question. Unfortunately, it is not possible to give you an exact response. Scores, GPA's and work experiences are not the only criteria for admission. We will also have to look at your writing skills, admission essay, letters of recommendation, and your interest in the graduate program as explained in your admission essay.
Therefore, it is only after receiving a complete application package that we can provide you with exact information.
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Admissions
1) I am a NON- Engineer. Can I apply to the MEM program at Case Western's Engineering College?
No.
One of the primary prerequisites for the MEM program is that you have completed or are working toward completing a Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline.
2) Does Case Western Reserve University consider international applicants?
Yes.
Admission is purely based on merit and Case also provides partial fellowships to qualified applicants regardless of their international status.
3) How many recommendation letters do I need to furnish when applying to the engineering school?
Three letters of recommendation
We encourage you to provide 2 from academia and 1 from industry, if applicable.
4) Do I need to have prior work experience and/or internship experience before I apply to the MEM Program at the Engineering College of Case Western Reserve University?
All applicants are encouraged to have some internship experience internship experience before joining the MEM program. Full- time work experience is not required, but industry experience is highly desirable.
5) Can I start the MEM graduate program in the fall semester (August)?
No.
The MEM Program is a lock-step program, which starts only in the summer semester (June). Your first classes in the MEM will always begin in the summer.
6) Is this a program where I can do research work in Engineering?
No.
This is not like a traditional Master of Science program. Many of our courses are project-intensive, and there are many opportunities for experiential learning. This is a program for engineers who want to become future managers, who want to run their own companies one day, or who want to move into consulting, managing products, processes and people within the organization, while bringing their value-added technical expertise. .
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Campus Visits
1) I would like to visit the campus and also try to meet with the faculty before I apply to one of the Engineering College programs. Can I do this?
Yes.
Please contact Saira Mahmood at saira.mahmood@case.edu to set up a convenient time to visit the campus.
2) Before I apply or accept the admission, can I sit in a MEM class to see how it is run?
Yes.
We enjoy having students sample our courses and encourage them to sit in a couple of MEM classes so that they can experience the unique teaching techniques.
Please contact Saira Mahmood at saira.mahmood@case.edu. Saira can arrange for you sit in a few classes.
3) I would like to meet with some current MEM students with backgrounds similar to mine and would like to talk and
gain their perspectives on the program. How can I do this? How would I know the profile of the MEM students?
Again, please contact Saira Mahmood at saira.mahmood@case.edu for this and she can help you out.
Please state your background and profile clearly and also the background and profile of the student you would like to talk to. Saira
will then be able to match your profile with someone in the current or previous class and introduce you.
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MEM Courses and How to Understand the Structure
1) I am an international student and DO NOT understand the 'credit' system. What is the meaning of '3 credits per class' and '12 credits per semester'?
1 CREDIT = 1 hour of class time per week
Therefore if you take a class that is 1 credit, you will be meeting for class lectures for 1 hour every week.
In the MEM curriculum, most of the classes are 3 credits. (for example: 'Project Management' - 3 credits), you will be attending in-class lectures for at least 3 hours per week.
In the summer semester, for example, MEM students register for 12 credits. This means you are taking 4 classes which are 3 credits each (4x3=12 credits). This also means that you will be attending lectures in-class for at least 12 hours every week.
2) The curriculum requires 42 credits. How is it broken down by semester?
The MEM program is a 1 year program starting in the summer semester. You will graduate after completing 3 semesters including summer.
The break down is shown below:
MEM Start
Summer Semester: June - Aug: 12 credits
Fall Semester: Sep - Dec: 15 credits
Spring Semester: Jan - May: 15 credits
Graduate
3) What about electives? How many electives am I allowed? What are the restrictions with respect to choosing electives?
All MEM students following either the technology entrepreneurship, or biomedical track are allowed to take 2 general electives (6 credits), one in the fall semester and the other in the spring semester.
Any elective that is chosen has to be a graduate level class offered by the Weatherhead School of Management or the Case School of Engineering.
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The MEM Program - What is it About?
Our students say...
"MEM is an opportunity for engineers like us to learn more about the management aspects of engineering. This particular program at Case Western is unique because each class you attend will deal with engineering and management. For example, I am currently in an accounting and economics class where the professor, very innovatively, blends in the financial applications with engineering. We talk about everything right from product development to pricing strategies thus giving each student excellent fundamentals on management and engineering and how they fit into one another.
Another example is the 'Materials and Manufacturing' class. This class, is uniquely taught by two professors who are present in the class at the same time. Each professor has expertise in a certain field and together they make the class extremely informative and interactive. There are many classes throughout the MEM program that follows this concept of operation."
— Student — MEM Class of 2007
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