Campus-based Undergraduate Major Engineering Technology (BS)

Solve Real-world Problems With an Engineering Technology Degree from SNHU

A Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology from Southern New Hampshire University can help prepare you for tech-focused roles in a variety of engineering fields. From designing systems and components to evaluating and implementing processes, you could meet the needs of organizations in numerous industries.

SNHU’s campus engineering technology program will provide you with strong foundation in graphical communication, electro-mechanical systems, testing and experimentation, process control and fabrication. Plus, with our multi-disciplinary design sequence, you can collaborate with students from other programs to bring solutions to design problems from concept to implementation.

SNHU has modelled its engineering programs in accordance with the international CDIO initiative, "an innovative educational framework for producing the next generation of engineers that stresses engineering fundamentals set in the context of Conceiving, Designing, Implementing, and Operating real-world systems and products." CDIO is a prominent engineering educational philosophy and is intended to achieve a fine balance between project-based, hands-on learning and traditional, theory-based engineering education. No matter your interest, the program will help you develop the necessary skills to begin your chosen career.

Internships & Outcomes

Graduates from the engineering technology program at Southern New Hampshire University will be prepared to enter a wide variety of fields. Bridging the gap between engineers and skilled technicians, you could play a critical role in implementing, maintaining and improving technical systems. Here, you can study topics that are in demand, such as Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), manufacturing processes and PLC programming. Plus, you can specialize by using your major electives to choose from electromechanical and mechanical areas of study.

SNHU is dedicated to helping students find meaningful internships that offer them hands-on experience to give them a head start on their peers when they enter the job market. Both inside and outside the classroom, SNHU is developing the next generation of engineers.

Curriculum

The campus program offers hands-on, project-based classes that focus on independent research skills, teamwork, communication skills and mentoring. Within the program, students can pursue topics that connect to a variety of career fields, such as electronics, automation, computer systems, civil engineering and renewable engineering.

Upon completion of the engineering technology degree program at Southern New Hampshire University, graduates should:

• Apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering and technology to solve broadly defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline
• Design systems, components or processes meeting specified needs for broadly defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline
• Apply written, oral and graphical communication in broadly defined technical and non-technical environments, as well as identify and use appropriate technical literature
• Conduct standard tests, measurements and experiments and analyze and interpret the results to improve processes
• Function effectively as a member, as well as a leader, on technical teams

Courses To Prepare You for Your Career 

SNHU's bachelor's in engineering technology program includes:

• General education
• Degree-specific courses

General Education Program

SNHU's required general education program, known as The Commons, aims to guide you toward success in not only your academic career, but your personal and professional life, too.

Throughout the curriculum, you'll gain some of the most in-demand skills in today's workplace, including:

• Research and information analysis
• Diverse audience communication
• Critical thinking and ethical problem solving
• Leadership, emotional intelligence and collaboration

Beyond foundational skill development, the general education program also provides the benefit of allowing you to explore a wide range of fields outside of your intended major.

University Accreditation

Southern New Hampshire University is a private, nonprofit institution accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) as well as several other accrediting bodies.