The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan-Dearborn offers the Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree in the field of Mechanical Engineering in its undergraduate program. The broad objective of this program is to provide an educational curriculum whose graduates will be technically skilled and socially responsible mechanical engineers. Necessary to this broad objective is that the graduates possess strong skills in analysis, computation and experimentation, particularly as these skills impact mechanical engineering systems, design and application. Complementary to these skills are respects for engineering ethical behavior and understanding of the natural interaction of the profession with society. The graduates must also be adept communicators and team members, and be prepared for work in the field as well as in graduate studies.

The curriculum is designed to provide the student with a broad training in engineering fundamentals with emphasis on design principles and applications. Awareness of societal problems related to engineering, including professional ethics, is also emphasized.

To achieve these objectives, the students in the program will have:
(a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering;
(b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data; (c) an ability to specify, model and design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs;
(d) an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams;
(e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems;
(f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility;
(g) an ability to communicate effectively;
(h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context, including environmental and economical impacts;
(i) a recognition of the need for and ability to engage in life-long learning;
(j) a knowledge of contemporary issues;
(k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools, such as information technology, necessary for engineering practice.