Career and Academic Opportunities

The Master of Science in Intelligent Robotic Systems is a multi-disciplinary degree that prepares students to work in automation, advanced manufacturing, and robotics. The degree is a natural follower of the Bachelor of Science in Mechatronics. The program in Intelligent Robotic Systems teaches students advanced topics such as control of autonomous robotic arms, simulation, the Robot Operating System (ROS), machine learning, and computer vision. Graduates can find jobs in robotics, nanotechnology, automation, or biomedical systems. The accelerated pathway will give students a unique preparation for advanced positions, such as control system engineer, design engineer, or instrumentation engineer.

Salary and Career Information

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Admission Requirements

  • KSU GPA of at least 3.20
  • 60 hours completed towards a bachelors degree
  • 12 hours completed in residence at KSU

Double Counted Courses Include

Students may choose from the following courses using one of the two options below.  The courses will count for the MTRE Technical Electives.

  • MTRE 6710
  • MTRE 6720
  • MTRE 6740
  • MTRE 6750

There are 2 options:

Option 1: take two from this list, plus either ENGR 4402 – Engineering Ethics or MTRE 4400 – Directed Research (1 credit)

Option 2: take three from this list. This would increase the credit hours for the undergraduate degree by 2 credits, but decrease the credits needed for the graduate degree.

Graduate Admission Requirements

Suggested Timeline

Apply to Double Owl early in Junior year. Apply to Graduate Program in Senior Year by posted graduate program deadline.

Sample Academic Plan - Prior to Summer 2023 Sample Academic Plan - Effective Summer 2023

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Contact Information

Undergraduate Information

Undergraduate Degree

Bachelor of Science in Mechatronics Engineering

Department / College

Robotics & Mechatronics Engineering / Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology
Q Building, Room 139

Advising Contact

Nautica Carlers, Academic Advisor
ncarlers@kennesaw.edu
470-578-5137

Graduate Information

Graduate Degree

Master of Science in Intelligent Robotic Systems

Department / College

Robotics & Mechatronics Engineering / Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology
Q Building, Room 323

Advising Contact

Ying Wang, Program Director
ywang34@kennesaw.edu
470-578-7317