Information Technology
The BS in Information Technology program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission's General Criteria.
Within a few years after graduation, graduates of the program are expected to:
- PEO 1: Achieve successful professional engagement and progression in Information Technology or related domains by applying appropriate technical knowledge and professional skills.
- PEO 2: Contribute effectively to cross-functional teams to analyze and solve complex technical or organizational problems.
- PEO 3: Demonstrate professionalism through ethical practice, effective communication, and responsible decision-making in their professional activities.
- PEO 4: Engage in continuous learning and professional development to maintain technical competence and adapt to evolving technologies and challenges.
Graduates of the program will have an ability to:
- SO1: Analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
- SO2: Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
- SO3: Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
- SO4: Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
- SO5: Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
- SO6: Use systemic approaches to select, develop, apply, integrate, and administer secure computing technologies to accomplish user goals. [IT]
Cybersecurity
The BS in Cybersecurity program is jointly offered by the Department of Computer Science and the Department of Applied Computing. The program is currently pursuing ABET accreditation.
Michigan Tech is a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (NCAE–CD) and in Cyber Research (NCAE-R), designated by the National Security Agency (NSA). The BS in Cybersecurity degree is the university’s validated NCAE-CD Program of Study (PoS).
Within a few years after graduation, graduates of the program are expected to:
- PEO 1: Achieve successful professional engagement and progression in Cybersecurity or related domains by applying appropriate technical knowledge and professional skills.
- PEO 2: Contribute effectively to cross-functional teams to analyze and solve complex technical or organizational problems.
- PEO 3: Demonstrate professionalism through ethical practice, effective communication, and responsible decision-making in their professional activities.
- PEO 4: Engage in continuous learning and professional development to maintain technical competence and adapt to evolving technologies and challenges.
Graduates of the program will have an ability to:
- SO1: Analyze a complex computing problems and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
- SO2: Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
- SO3: Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
- SO4: Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
- SO5: Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
- SO6: Apply security principles and practices to maintain operations in the presence of risks and threats. [CY]
The ABET Student Outcomes listed above also serve as the NCAE-CD Program-Level Learning Outcomes (PLOs).
Electrical Engineering Technology
The BS in Electrical Engineering Technology program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technology.
Within a few years after graduation,
- PEO 1: Graduates will establish themselves in electrical engineering technology or closely related fields, contributing effectively to technical projects and organizational objectives.
- PEO 2: Graduates will demonstrate career progression through increased responsibilities, technical leadership, professional certifications, or pursuit of advanced education.
- PEO 3: Graduates will exhibit safety, professional, ethical, and social responsibility as they pursue a career.
- PEO 4: Graduates will pursue continuous professional development and adapt to emerging technologies, maintaining technical competency and professional relevance.
Graduates of the program will have:
- SO1: An ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;
- SO2: An ability to design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;
- SO3: An ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in broadly-defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature;
- SO4: An ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes; and
- SO5: An ability to function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams.
Mechatronics
The BS in Mechatronics program is jointed offered by the Department of Applied Computing and the Department of Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology. The program is currently pursuing ABET accreditation.
Within a few years after graduation,
- PEO 1: Graduates will establish themselves in careers involving mechatronics systems
integration, including automation, robotics, controls, and advanced manufacturing, or pursue other career paths that benefit from these technical skills and knowledge. - PEO 2: Graduates will apply and integrate electrical, mechanical, computing, and control principles to design, implement, and improve intelligent and automated systems, or pursue other career paths that benefit from these principles.
- PEO 3: Graduates will exhibit safety, professional, ethical, and social responsibility as they pursue a career.
- PEO 4: Graduates will pursue continuous professional development and adapt to emerging technologies in mechatronics and related fields.
Graduates of the program will have:
- SO1: An ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;
- SO2: An ability to design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;
- SO3: An ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in broadly-defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature;
- SO4: An ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes; and
- SO5: An ability to function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams.