Degree Programs
Applied Engineering Science
These engineers integrate many fields and people from business, management & telecommunications to design, production & new technologies.
Biosystems Engineering
Combining biology with engineering, biosystems engineers make sure we have our daily essentials: safe and plentiful food to eat, pure water, clean energy sources, and a safe environment to live in.
Chemical Engineering
Developing and designing products that make use of chemical, physical, or biological transformations of raw materials is what these engineers do best.
Civil Engineering
Experts in planning, designing, and assisting in the operation and maintenance of water resources, transportation systems, environmental protection systems and urban development.
Computer Engineering
Who could survive without Computer Engineers? They strive to make computer systems that are highly reliable and available and they also create hardware and software for video games!
Electrical Engineering
Design, develop, test...that's what these engineers do with electric equipment of motors, aircraft, lighting in buildings, and so much more.
Materials Science Engineering
Tailoring raw materials from our Earth, materials science engineers are able to create products that we use every single day like computers, dishes, and athletic equipment.
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical engineers come up with everything from combustion engines to spacecraft and power systems, to artificial limbs.
All degree programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, except for the Computer Science Program and the Applied Engineering Sciences programs whose curricula and objectives do not fall under the purview of this commission.
Michigan State University is accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement.
Degree Programs Job Descriptions
Click on major to get a narrative of degree programs job description:
- Applied Engineering Sciences
- Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Materials Science Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
Other Degrees, Options and Certificates:
Cooperative Engineering Education
The Cooperative Engineering Education certificate may be earned by completing a minimum of three semesters of full-time employment in a position in industry that has been approved by the College. Visit the Spartan Engineering / The Center web site for more information.
Engineering Mechanics Option
The engineering mechanics option is designed to provide undergraduate students with a more thorough understanding of analytical, computational and experimental methods for investigating the response of structures and fluids to external forces, pressures, thermal effects and other environmental loads. More information can be found here.
Information Technology Specialization:
Available to students with majors in the Colleges of Engineering, Communication Arts and Sciences, or Eli Broad College of Business students, the specialization is designed to provide students with a broad, multidisciplinary understanding of the role and basic mechanics of information technology in contemporary society. Students will develop core competencies in their primary area of study and will broaden their horizons as they interact with others from different academic backgrounds. Students completing the specialization will be well prepared for employment in technology-oriented environments and will understand the evolving impact of information technology on society. More information and an application for the specialization may be found here.
Specialization in Game Design and Development
The Specialization in Game Design and Development brings together students from computer science; art; and telecommunication, information students and media to examine the history, social impacts, technology, design fundamentals, and team-based production of electronic games. More information can be found here. Specialization in Game Design and Development.