Purdue University is the first university in the United States to offer a bachelor's degree in motorsports engineering. This 4-year Bachelor of Science degree in Motorsports Engineering (MSPE) was founded in May 2008 and is designed to prepare graduates for careers in the motorsports industry as well as automotive-related companies. The focus is on teaching fundamentals of engineering and includes hands-on projects that involve designing, analyzing, and building of actual systems.

Program Map/Flowchart

Here is a basic chart of what a 4-year MSPE education will look like. There is some flexibility for internships, co ops, study abroad, etc.

• Program Map (for students enrolled in MSPE 2024 and after)
• Program Map (for continuing IUPUI students enrolled 2023 or before)

Plan of Study

The BS in Motorsports Engineering requires 128 credit hours of coursework.

• Plan of Study (for students enrolled in MSPE 2024 and after)
• Plan of Study (for continuing IUPUI students enrolled 2023 or before)

Master's Degree

Interested in taking your motorsports education even further? Purdue University offers graduate degree options for motorsports students through the School of Mechanical Engineering:

• Professional Master's in Motorsports Engineering: This full-time 1-2 year on-campus program blends 21 credits of technical specialties with 9 credits of management and professional development classes — perfect for people who want to boost their career.
• MSME: For a broader experience, get a master's degree in Mechanical Engineering. Concentrate on aerodynamics, heat transfer, vibration, or whatever aspect of engineering you choose. Purdue offers thesis master's (including research) and non-thesis master's (classroom only).

Questions about motorsports graduate studies at Purdue University? Contact MEgradoffice@purdue.edu

Current student questions?

Specific questions about your undergraduate classes or curriculum? Contact your academic advisor.