| Department | Mechanical and Civil Engineering |
|---|---|
| College | Science, Engineering & Technology |
| Program Website | http://cset.mnsu.edu/mece/me/ |
| Undergraduate Degree Type(s) | BSME |
| Program Description |
Within 3-6 years of graduation, graduates of the Mechanical Engineering Program at Minnesota State University, Mankato are expected to contribute to the profession and to society as a whole by achieving a combination of the following milestones. 1. Based on their strong technical foundation in mechanical engineering, they have advanced professionally to increased levels of responsibility, have successfully transitioned into business or management, or have successfully completed an advanced degree. 2. They have demonstrated an ability to communicate technical information through internal and external technical reports or proposals, patent applications, published papers and articles, or conference presentations. 3. They have participated in, or served as an officer of, a local, regional, or national professional engineering society, standards committee, or state/local board. 4. They have participated in continuing education or pursued additional industry certification. 5. They have become a registered professional engineer. Other important features of the mechanical engineering program at Minnesota State Mankato include the following: • Students are required to take the Fundamentals of Engineering exam in their senior year – the first step towards professional registration. • Students are encouraged to work in engineering related areas for exposure to industrial practice. Internships are strongly recommended. • Senior students must participate in a full academic year design experience working in a team similar to development teams in industry and government. Industrial sponsored projects are offered when available.Accreditation The Mechanical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org. |
| Admission Requirements |
To be considered for admission to the Mechanical Engineering program, students must complete the following steps:
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| Other Requirements | The department strongly encourages all students to obtain professional registration. Seniors are required to take the Engineering Fundamentals examination, which is administered by the state of Minnesota as a first step in a professional license. Nearly all graduates from MSU's Mechanical Engineering Program have passed it on their first attempt. |
| Program Contact Information | Department of Mechanical and Civil Engineering 205 Trafton Science Center East Mankato, MN 56001 Phone: 507-389-6383 Fax: 507-389-5002 Email: jean.willaert@mnsu.edu |
| College Advising | All Mechanical Engineering majors are assigned to an academic advisor to assist in planning their major program. Meeting with this advisor is REQUIRED prior to registration each semester. Additional advising support is available at: College of Science, Engineering & Technology Advising Center Ken Adams, Student Relations Coordinator 125 Trafton Science Center C. Mankato, MN 56001 507-389-1521 |
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