Beginning with the Freshman class of 2008, the General Engineering degree for all new students has become a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Management. Please click here for details about this new program. 

General Engineering Program Coordinator:  Paul S. Nowak, Associate Dean

General Engineering, like all engineering programs, is for the individual who possesses the dreams and aspirations to create a better world; it is especially suited to those whose talents and interests are broader than conventional engineering design and analysis.

A graduate with a B.S. in General Engineering will have the ability to understand and converse in general engineering principles and processes.  This program contains an engineering core that provides the student with a foundation in engineering principles and it leads to a B.S. in General Engineering with a business minor.  It provides sufficient preparation for entry into the M.B.A. program which can be completed in only one additional calendar year.

Students graduating from this program will be conversant in the basic scientific and engineering principles, both qualitatively and quantitatively.  The successful graduate will be able to formulate concepts, develop system designs, and apply engineering problem solving skills to their solution.  They will be able to seethe "big picture" and interact with other engineers to develop practical, technologically achievable solutions, within the constraints of time, cost and resources.  Graduates may pursue careers in sales, marketing, project management, production planning, quality engineering, materials management and product development.  They will also be able to mediate between design team members, particularly in their ability to interpret requirements, explain designs and describe features for the non-technical members of the team.

The curriculum provides the same foundation in physics, chemistry, and mathematics as found in the other engineering programs.  During the following years, the student completes fundamental engineering courses and develops a focus area through the selection of 18 credits of technical electives.  These electives are chosen by the students from consultation with their advisors.  This selection draws from a wide selection of interests within each engineering discipline, including:  structures, geotechnical, the environment, water resources, power, computers manufacturing, automation, mechanics, fluid flow, and energy, so students may custom-tailor a program that ideally fits their needs and career interests.

The General Engineering Program is not intended to provide an opportunity for students majoring in other engineering programs to earn a second engineering degree.  Therefore, this degree will not be awarded in conjunction with any other engineering degree.