Minnesota State University, Mankato
| Department | Automotive & Manufacturing Engineering Technology |
|---|---|
| College | Science, Engineering & Technology |
| Program Website | http://cset.mnsu.edu/met |
| Undergraduate Degree Type(s) | BS |
| Program Description | The Manufacturing Engineering Technology (MET) Program offered at Minnesota State University, Mankato is positioned to meet industry's competitive product and process design needs. The MET Program prepares students for the dynamic and versatile roles critical to the ever-changing industrial design applications required to survive in a world economy. The changing world of manufacturing is providing many opportunities in automation and production systems design. The program focuses on the development of equipment and technology used in modern manufacturing. Industry leaders provided input to ensure the program is relevant to rapidly changing technologies for modern industry. Students use applied theory to learn how products and processes are effectively developed. In addition, they apply problem-solving and decision-making skills to a variety of manufacturing engineering technology issues. The senior year is often spent in an industry applied senior design project while taking senior courses in an online format. The MET Program at MSU provides a broad technical background for students. Together with a proficiency in engineering methods and mathematics, this enables graduates to take advantage of opportunities for advancement in many directions. They often have their choice of challenging positions such as manufacturing engineer, production engineer, production manager, design engineer, quality manager, process analyst, project engineer, operations manager, continuous improvement manager, or sales engineer. Students work for a wide variety of international and national industries, including St. Jude Medical, Toyota, Coloplast, Bemis, Taylor Corporation, MICO, AGCO, ADC, Winland Electronics, Emerson, and Motion Control Group among many others. Accreditation. The MET degree program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012 Phone: 410-347-7700, Fax: 410-625-2238, email: tac@abet.org, Website: http://abet.org. |
| Admission Requirements | Admission to major is required for enrollment in 300 and 400 level courses. Requirements for admission are:
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| Other Requirements | All courses in the MET major, including required science, math and communications courses must be completed with a grade of C or better. |
| Program Contact Information | Manufacturing Engineering Technology 205 Trafton Science Center East Mankato, MN 56001 Phone: 507-389-6383 Fax: 507-389-5002 Email: jean.willaert@mnsu.edu |
| College Advising | All MET majors are assigned to an academic advisor to assist them in planning their major program. 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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University, Mankato
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