About Mission, Vision, Values Strategic Vision Contact Us Quick Facts Chair's Message Faculty and Staff Academics Aerospace Bachelor's Mechanical Bachelor's Aerospace Master's Mechanical Master's Mechanical MS - Fire Aerospace PhD Mechanical PhD PhD Students Quick Guide Research Biomechanics and Biomaterials Energy Storage and Renewable Energy Energy-efficient Buildings and Systems Engineering Mechanics and High-rate Testing Fluids and Thermal Sciences Machine Learning and Data Science Robotics and Mechatronics Smart and Sustainable Manufacturing Student Opportunities CAA Fellowship Funded PhD Openings Funded Postdoc Openings Join Our Faculty Helpful Links Application Deadlines and Fees Financial Aid Academic Calendar Student Resources International Student Resources Register for Classes Graduate Student Forms Graduation Application Application Deadlines Graduate programs are administered by the Case Western Reserve University School of Graduate Studies. Application deadlines vary based on program. Visit the School of Graduate Studies for deadline information. Explore all of our research strengths in mechanical engineering Degree: Master of Science Major: Mechanical Engineering Specialization: Fire Science and Engineering Changes in government policies worldwide will affect permissible retardants in critical appliances, transportation and communications within the next few years. All manufacturers of consumer products will be focused on finding new solutions to keep their products flame-retardant and safe—and they will be looking to experts in this area to lead the way. A survey of industry conducted recently by Accenture confirmed there is a distinct need for fire prevention engineers. Industry partners and trade organizations have also expressed a desire for new research to be conducted in fire protection and safety. There has never been a better time to become an expert in the field of fire science by earning a degree focused on fire protection engineering. Through our 30-credit-hour curriculum, students explore and learn how to apply the fundamental principles of fire protection engineering, fire behavior and dynamics, protection and suppression systems, polymeric materials structure, properties and selection and more. This special mechanical track focuses on the mechanical engineering and combustion science related to fire protection and suppression. Alternatively, students can explore our materials track through the Department of Macromolecular Science and Engineering to focus on polymer chemistry and materials, and the chemistry of flammability and flame suppression.