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College of Business & Technology

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Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Engineering Program Details

  • Campus Availability: Quad Cities and Macomb*
    (*Last two years must be completed in the Quad Cities)
  • Students can choose from two emphases:
    • General Engineering
    • Industrial Engineering
  • Ample opportunities for practical, hands-on, educational engineering experiences through Western鈥檚 links to businesses, manufacturers and industry.
  • Students can start paid internships as early as their sophomore year if enrolled in the Engineering program, have the opportunity to 鈥渆arn while they learn鈥� and, at the same time, gain invaluable practical experience.
  • The senior capstone design projects typically are completed with industry, often at their facility, and many times result in an offer of employment before graduation.
  • Program accreditation through ABET
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Your journey starts now!

Turn Your Passion for Technology into a Rewarding Career

Technical trades, industrial processes, and engineering principles have been a part of Western for more than a century. Today, students get experience in computer-aided drafting and design, welding, computer-numerical controlled (CNC) programming, lean and quality continuous improvement, rapid prototyping, industrial electronics and control, and workplace safety.

Admissions:

Admissions are based on academic background and professional experience.

Steps:

  • Apply Online
  • Request official transcripts to be sent to the School of Graduate Studies.
  • Send GMAT/GRE score to the graduate school or request a GMAT waiver below
  • GPA requirement of 3.0/4听 + GMAT/GRE听 or GMAT Waiver

GMAT waiver is reserved for industry professionals that have gained considerable and substantive experience upon completion of an undergraduate degree that provides a demonstrated foundation for success in graduate coursework.

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Careers

Many students who graduated from this program hold positions such as:

  • Continuous Improvement Manager
  • Engineering Technology Manager
  • Facility Manager
  • Lead Technology Director
  • Manufacturing Engineer Manager
  • Operations Manager
  • Plant Superintendent
  • Process Engineer
  • Project Manager
  • Prototype Planner
  • Safety Manager
  • Quality Control Engineer

Resources

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Faculty

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