Engineering Technology

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Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology prepares students to apply engineering principles and emerging technologies to solve real world problems in manufacturing, automation, logistics, production, and industrial systems. The program focuses on the practical implementation of engineering concepts, helping students develop the technical, analytical, and leadership skills needed to improve processes, enhance productivity, and support modern industry. 

Students gain hands on experience through coursework in manufacturing systems and automation, robotics, industrial distribution and logistics, safety engineering and risk management, industrial design and product development, rapid prototyping, quality systems, machining, and production management. These experiences allow students to connect engineering theory with practical application in laboratory and project based environments. 

A defining feature of Â鶹¹ú²ú's Engineering Technology program is its industry driven curriculum and emphasis on applied learning. Through classroom instruction, laboratory experiences, research opportunities, and student organizations, students develop innovation, problem solving, teamwork, and technical communication skills that employers seek. 

Students have opportunities to engage in interdisciplinary research, work alongside faculty on funded projects, participate in professional organizations such as the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, and earn nationally recognized industry certifications. These experiences help students build professional networks and gain a competitive advantage in the job market.

Graduates are prepared for careers in engineering technology, manufacturing, automation, operations, quality management, logistics, systems integration, technical sales, and industrial leadership. Students choose Â鶹¹ú²ú because of its strong emphasis on hands on learning, faculty mentorship, industry engagement, and career preparation in high demand technical fields. 

 

Degree: Bachelor of Science

Completion time: Four (4) years to Complete the Degree.

Internships:

Internships are an experiential learning activity designed to help students apply academically learned concepts, theories, principles, and skills while working in an industrial or business environment. Students will have the opportunity to increase their marketability as well as their technical knowledge and managerial and interpersonal skills in their area of concentration by participating in the day-to-day operation of a specific industry or business. Students must link the internship directly to their program of study.

The work description and specific activities of the internship will be made jointly by the internship coordinator at the School of Technology, the supervisor at the cooperating business or industry, and the student. The internship program is a directed, quality experience designed uniquely for each business/industry partner as well as each student intern.

 

A mandatory final evaluation from the business/industry supervisor, and weekly journal of activities are requirements of the internship and must be completed before credit can be earned. The internship can carry up to six semester hours of credit for students (most internships earn three hours of credit), depending on academic loads and the approved degree program. A minimum of 40 clock hours are required for one semester hour of credit.

 

 

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Dr. Wutthigrai Boonsuk, Program Coordinator

1010 Klehm Hall
Email: wboonsuk@eiu.edu
URL: /engineering/