Engineering Technology - M.E.T.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Apply engineering and technology management principles and practices.
2. Conduct planning, organizing, decision-making and management of technology and complex systems.
3. Apply problem-solving and creative-thinking skills in technical and interdisciplinary settings.
4. Conduct design, business analysis, statistical analysis and the development and implementation of applied engineering and technology in various engineering, science and technology venues.

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university¹
• Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale¹
• Official transcript(s)
• Goal statement (one page) describing applicant's background, interests, and goals, and how this program will help to achieve those goals
• Three letters of recommendation²
• English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:³
  • Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
  • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
  • Minimum 58 PTE score
  • Minimum 110 DET score

An admissions committee of the College of Aeronautics and Engineering graduate faculty review all applications. Admission will be considered by examination of the applicant’s background on an individual basis. Applicants with deficiencies may be admitted conditionally, which may include a requirement for completion of appropriate undergraduate coursework that will not count toward the master’s degree.

¹

In exceptional cases, an applicant without a technical degree or with a composite GPA below 2.750 may be admitted conditionally based on strong letters of recommendation or significant experience related to the intended area of study. These applicants should submit any additional information that may assist the admissions committee in assessing their academic, technical or professional background and abilities. The additional information may include a résumé or professional portfolio summarizing any relevant technical competencies, professional experience, and any academic and professional achievements in areas related to the applicant's intended studies.

²

The letters should come from an individual familiar with the applicant’s academic or professional background and abilities. The letters should attest to the applicant’s potential to complete graduate work successfully. Letters of recommendation from persons who are experienced professionals in the applicant’s intended field of study or in a closely related area are acceptable. Recommendations from former or current professors are preferred.

³

International applicants who do not meet the above test scores may be considered for conditional admission.

Application Deadlines

• Fall Semester
  • Application deadline: March 1
• Spring Semester
  • Application deadline: August 1

Applications submitted after these deadlines will be considered on a space-available basis.

Dual Degree With Master of Business Administration

Students have the opportunity to complete a dual degree program with the Master of Engineering Technology degree and the Master of Business Administration degree. A separate application must be submitted for each program. Students can view admission requirements for each program on their respective catalog page.

The M.B.A./M.E.T. dual degree is designed for students with the dual goal of pursuing the a highly technical degree while at the same time preparing for a career that will hold increasing levels of management positions.

Dual Degree Requirements

¹

MGMT 68051 may be waived for students with at least two years of full-time work experience.

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

¹

BA 64036 and BA 64060 are offered both online and in person.

²

ENGR 60003 is offered online only.

³

If a student desires to take both the Industrial Practice and Additive Manufacturing sequence, ENGR 60092 will count as a major elective.

Graduation Requirements

• No more than one-half of a graduate student’s coursework may be taken in 50000-level courses.
• Grades below C are not counted toward completion of requirements for the degree.

• Delivery:
  • In person
• Location:
  • Kent Campus