Manufacturing Engineering Technology (BS)

The University offers a bachelor of science (BS) in manufacturing engineering technology that prepares graduates with technical and leadership skills necessary for manufacturing competitiveness and to enter careers in manufacturing process and systems design, operations, quality, continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and sustainability. Graduates from the program are currently working for global manufacturers such as Allison Transmission, Caterpillar, Cummins, General Motors, Honda, and Toyota.

Coursework includes study in the following areas—plus an internship.

• Manufacturing processes and materials, and computer numerical control systems
• Technology management, including manufacturing, problem-solving, production planning and control, quality control, industrial organizations and functions, and industrial supervision
• Electronics technology, including automation, programmable logic controllers, and robotic controls
• Mechanical engineering technology, including CAD, fluid power, and solid modeling
• Mathematics, computer applications, and graphic analysis
• Accident prevention

Upon successful completion of their freshman year, students participate in a Co-op Internship Program that enables students to:

• Receive credit while employed in a position related to their major.
• Earn a portion of their college expenses while employed in an industry for a summer or semester.
• Learn about a company while developing professional abilities and earning college credit.
• Choose a professional practice experience that meets their career goals from positions located throughout the United States.

Coursework is centered in the University's John T. Myers Technology Center, which has more than 20 state-of-the-art laboratories filled with up-to-date equipment and supplies. These labs are among the most modern and best equipped in the nation, and utilize industrial grade equipment such as computer numerical control (CNC) equipment, robotics, and programmable controllers for instruction areas.

A number of activities and organizations are available that enable students to interact with other students and professionals in the industry, including the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), an international organization with over 40,000 members—and Epsilon Pi Tau (the international honorary for professions in technology).