Graduate studies: degree info

At the graduate level, the Department of Engineering Technology offers a M.S.Tech. with a concentration in manufacturing engineering technology. M.S.Tech. students can select a technical concentration of manufacturing processes, management or computerization.

This flexible program permits the student to develop a program of study, with faculty approval, to meet individual career goals. While the program is not an evening program, many courses are offered either during the late afternoon or early evening.

The program presupposes that the student has a sound technical undergraduate degree, but not necessarily in manufacturing engineering. The degree concentration is designed to provide graduates with technical and professional skills that will facilitate preparation for, and advancement in, leadership positions in industry, education, government and military. Laboratories and classrooms are well equipped, and the faculty members teaching the classes have relevant teaching, research, industry and training experience and background.

All course work applied toward the minimum 33 credit hour total must be at the 400 level or higher with a grade of "B" (3.00) or higher. A maximum of six credits of 400 level coursework may be included in the student's plan of study.  An oral defense of the written applied or research project (thesis) is required as the final examination in either option. This defense is typically done during the last semester of study. All course work outside the Department of Engineering Technology must be preapproved and on the plan of study.

Thesis Option

In the thesis option, a minimum of 24 credit hours must be 500-level courses, allowing students to take up to six credit hours of 400-level course work to broaden their technical knowledge within the technical concentration or a supporting area. The course work may be a combination of manufacturing, mechanical or aeronautical engineering technology courses or a limited number from outside the department. Students are required to complete six credit hours of MET 599 Thesis, write a thesis and present an oral defense.

Thesis Option (33)

Technical concentration area (18)
Supporting area (6)
Research methods courses:

EST 591 Research Seminar (1)
EST 500 Research Writing (2)
MET 599 Thesis (6)

Applied Project Option

In the applied project option, a minimum of 24 credit hours must be 500-level courses, allowing students to take up to six credit hours of 400-level course work to broaden their technical knowledge within the technical concentration or a supporting area. The course work may be a combination of manufacturing, mechanical or aeronautical engineering technology courses or a limited number from outside the department. The applied project requires a supporting report; the project and report are defended in a final oral examination.

Applied Project Option (33)

Technical concentration area (18)
Supporting area (9)
Research methods courses:

EST 591 Research Seminar (1)
EST 500 Research Writing (2)
MET 593 Applied Project (3)

Applicants are expected to satisfy all requirements for admission to the Graduate College. In addition to the online application and materials required by the Graduate College, applicants are required to provide a resume and statement of purpose to the department.

Recommendation letters are not required but up to two letters will be considered. Letters of recommendation may be helpful during the admission process if the candidate's qualifications are atypical or the letters provide information not typically addressed in the required admission materials listed above. Letters of recommendation should be sent directly to the department. For more information, please contact the department or the Graduate College.

Industrial experience beyond completion of a bachelor's degree is recommended. Applicants with deficiencies in critical undergraduate technical subjects or those not meeting program prerequisites may be required to complete them before being admitted to the degree program.

Applicants who hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution are not required to take the GRE. Applicants holding a bachelor's degree from outside the U.S. should take the GRE. If English is not the applicant's native language, the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) examination is required.

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