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OVERVIEWThe General Engineering department is the largest engineering department at Montana Tech. Graduates are highly sought after from industry and demand excellent starting salaries. Alumni currently hold positions that range from design engineer to engineering manager to corporate CEO. Graduates work in a wide range of industries including energy production, manufacturing, aerospace, construction, robotics and research. The General Engineering program at Montana Tech stresses professionalism and a solid fundamental engineering education. Students gain a broad training in science, mathematics, computers, and engineering, and are encouraged to select an area of specialization. Other specialization can be pursued through proper advising. Students are exposed to courses with laboratories that emphasize applied engineering concepts and modern design methods. The degree program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), which results in a Bachelors of Science degree in General Engineering. Those who are interested in an advanced education can pursue the M.S. in General Engineering. The student must select a specialization option from Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Welding Engineering. The department offers many funded research projects under which students can pursue advanced research studies. Placement rates for the 2003 graduating class were as follows:
Formal specialization options within the department are:
General Engineering
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