Program Information

What is Applied Engineering Sciences?

The Applied Engineering Sciences major is an undergraduate, interdisciplinary program that combines scientific and technical course work with a complementary cognate resulting in a Bachelor of Science degree awarded by the College of Engineering. It is the intent of the Applied Engineering Sciences major to provide educational opportunities for the undergraduate student who wishes to gain a broad foundation in the engineering sciences, core engineering disciplines, and their application to one of the cognate areas. Cognates are available in Business - Supply Chain Management and Telecommunication. On a space availability basis, an Information Technology Specialization can be combined with either of the two cognates.

The program is designed to develop an individual who:

1. Brings to the workplace a knowledge of business, management, and logistics, grounded in calculus, basic sciences, and engineering sciences;
2. Can apply the rigor of their education and training to a diverse set of problems;
3. Is prepared to work at the interfaces of planning, design, production, procurement, marketing, distribution, sales, and management;
4. Can effectively communicate across diverse professional disciplines; and
5. Is knowledgeable of contemporary technological and societal issues and can facilitate the effective deployment of new technologies.

This program additionally attempts to develop a uniquely qualified individual capable of functioning in a variety of employment opportunities that require the facilitation of communication between technical and non-technical domains. Typical entry level positions include: technical sales, technical journalism, communications, telecommunications, industrial management, operations management, procurement, sourcing, logistics management, public administration, urban applications, environmental issues, political analysis, and law.