Academics
Applied engineering prepares students to join industry-leading companies and agencies by developing the critical skills employers are actively seeking. Through hands-on learning with industrial equipment and real-world problem-solving, students gain practical expertise tailored to their chosen field, whether through:
- mastering automation, PLC programming, and precision measurement in manufacturing;
- developing software solutions and IT infrastructures and corresponding system integration skills;
- or applying structural analysis and design principles in aerospace applications.
Our curriculum emphasizes experiential learning that builds job-ready competencies, ensuring graduates can immediately contribute to their industries and meet the evolving demands of modern engineering practice.
Undergraduate Programs
Through our undergraduate program, students can receive a BS in engineering with their choice of concentration: manufacturing, software engineering and infrastructure, aerospace, or energy conversion and storage. With an increasing demand for engineers ready to contribute immediately, our curriculum is designed to continuously adapt to the evolving needs of the workforce.
Graduate Programs
Our department offers an MS in reliability and maintainability engineering. This multidisciplinary program allows students to explore the systems, techniques, and tools that lead to losses in system functions. With concentrations in a variety of different engineering disciplines, RME is a crucial aspect for engineering professionals in any traditional engineering field.
Graduate Certificates
With grad certificates in RME and fire protection engineering, students can enhance their skills to take the next step in their careers. They allow professional engineers the opportunity to upgrade their skills and become future leaders in their fields.
Specialty Programs
Student success is essential to the college, which is why several specialty programs are available. Whether you want to explore interdisciplinary research, keep up with the latest technology trends, or challenge yourself through honors program, there is an opportunity available for you.
Our Concentrations
The applied engineering program emphasizes interdisciplinary learning by offering specifically chosen concentrations that meet the current needs of industry. Through these concentrations, you’ll be able to tailor your education to specific career interests. Learn more about the concentrations below.
Manufacturing
The manufacturing industry is continuing to grow, especially since traditional jobs in this field are evolving due to the emergence of new technologies. With an urgent need for a workforce skilled in next-gen tech, our applied manufacturing concentration can jumpstart your career. Some of the technologies that our graduates work with include 3D printing, automation, and robotics.
Software Engineering
From artificial intelligence to cybersecurity, the applications of software engineering are vast and essential. Our graduates will be equipped with tangible skills using industry leading software for cloud computing, artificial intelligence, virtualization and much more. Our students will enter the workforce prepared to build the business applications needed to keep industries running.
