Bachelor of Science
Degree
in Applied Engineering Sciences
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:
- Brings to the workplace a knowledge of business, management,
and logistics, grounded in calculus, basic sciences, and
engineering sciences;
- Can apply the rigor of their education and training to
a diverse set of problems;
- Is prepared to work at the interfaces
of planning, design, production, procurement, marketing,
distribution, sales, and management;
- Can effectively communicate across diverse professional
disciplines; and
- Is knowledgeable of contemporary technological
and societal issues and can facilitate the effective deployment
of new technologies.
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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.
What are the requirements for the degree?
Find
the degree requirements and sample program of study here.
Where are the job opportunities in the Applied
Engineering Sciences major?
Applied Engineering Sciences graduates are employed by a variety
of organizations in a wide and diverse expanse of engineering functions.
Salaries are competitive and opportunities exist in commercial and
industrial companies as well as governmental agencies.
What is the average salary for Applied Engineering Sciences
graduates?
$53,857 - -2006 graduates
What cognates are available in the Applied Engineering
Sciences major?
Students must select one of the following cognate areas:
| Business/Supply Chain Management |
27 credits |
| Telecommunication |
30 credits |
(Note: On a space available basis, The Information Technology
Specialization
can be combined with either of the two cognates listed above.)
What organizations have hired recent Applied Engineering
Sciences graduates?
Accenture
American Airlines
Bechtel
Boeing
Consumers Energy
CoreComm
Crowe, Chizek & Company
Daimler Chrysler Corporation
Deloitte Consulting
Denso Manufacturing
Detroit Diesel
Dow Chemical
Eaton Aerospace
EDS
Ford Motor Company
Frito Lay |
General Electric
Genral Mills
General Motors
Honeywell
IBM
IDEAZ
Ingersoll Rand
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Johnson Controls
Johnson and Johnson
Kraft Foods
LDM Technologies
Lear Corporation
Lever Brothers
Magnatek, Inc.
Motorola, Inc. |
NCR Corporation
Northrop Grumman
Pepsi Cola
Pfizer
Proctor & Gamble
Steelcase, Inc.
Stryker Medical
Texas Instruments
Toyota Motor Manufacturing
TPI Technologies
Troy Design Inc.
Union Pacific
Urban Science
Verizon
Westinghouse Electric |
What are job titles of some recent Applied Engineering
Sciences graduates?
Account Executive
Accountant
After-Market Expediter
Analyst
Application Engineer
Area Sales Engineer
Business Manager
Commodity Manager
Consultant
Consumer Representative
Contract Engineer
Contract Negotiator
Control Specialist
Customer Accounts
Customer Service Rep.
Coordinator
Development Engineer
Distribution Specialist
District Sales Engineer
District Service Manager |
Energy Conservation Engineer
Engineering Specialist
Expeditor Facilities Engineer
Field Engineer Manager
Field Sales Engineer
Field Technical Representative
Financial Analyst
Forecasting Supervisor
General Services
Industrial Market Analyst
Industrial Specialist Layout
Logistics Engineer
Logistical Manager
Loss Prevention Engineer
Manufacturing Technician
Manufacturing Development
Materials Control Engineer
Operations Management
Petent Attorney
Process Supervisor |
Product Engineer
Production Engineer
Production Supervisor
Procurement Specialist
Project Manager
Quality Assurance Engineer
Sourcing Specialist
Staff Manufacturing Engineer
Supply Chain Planner
System Engineer
Systems Application Engineer
Technical Sales Engineer
Technical Writer
Telecommunications Engineer
Test & Development Engineer
Traffic Engineer
Value Analysis Engineer
Warehouse Manager |
What is Engineering Cooperative Education?
Cooperative Education provides students an opportunity to gain
major related work experience while enrolled in the College. For
information on the College of Engineering Cooperative Education
Program, contact the Cooperative Education Office in 1410 Engineering
Building, (517) 355-5163 or visit www.egr.msu.edu/coop.
Be sure to discuss your cooperative education plans with the Applied
Engineering Sciences academic adviser prior to making a commitment
to participate in co-op.
What is the relationship with the Honors College?
Students who are enrolled in the Honors College have many advantages
such as:
- more challenging program via Honors courses and sections;
- many enriched and varied options to fulfill the University
Integrative Studies requirements;
- early enrollment and course selection period; and
- notation on the student's transcript of Honors College completion.
The honors faculty adviser for the Applied Engineering Sciences
major is:
Dr. Les Leone, Ph.D.
1410B Engineering Building
East Lansing, MI 48824-1226
Phone: (517) 355-5163
Fax: (517) 432-1356
Email: leone@egr.msu.edu
The Honors College web site is located at
www.msu.edu/unit/honcoll/
What is the Society of Applied Engineering Sciences?
The Society of Applied Engineering Sciences is a student
organization that has been formed to foster interest and promotion
of the Applied Engineering Sciences major. The mission of the
Society of Applied Engineering Sciences is to inform engineering
students of the opportunities available to them through the AES
major and to promote their unique educational blend of technical/engineering
knowledge with a non-technical specialization to prospective employers.
We sponsor activities that allow members to become aware of industrial
opportunities. We also provide events where students can get to
know other AES students. Membership is open to Applied Engineering
Sciences and Non-Preference Engineering Majors of all class levels.
For more information concerning the AES, go to: http://www.egr.msu.edu/saes/.
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