Applied Engineering
What type of major gives you skills to work with engineers, scientist and managers on a plan while taking part in a project with the knowledge and skills of a craftsman or technician? Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering.
What is MIT?
The MIT department prepares technologists and applied engineers for employment in manufacturing industry and management/supervisory positions.
What is the curriculum?
You’ll take specialized classes and be involved in group projects and hands-on-experience, such as Moonbuggy Team. You’ll learn to be creative and resourceful with knowledge of public relations, personnel supervision, and problem solving through group work, instruction, and guest speakers.
What about a career?
You’ll find interesting careers in metal casting, metal manufacturing technology, welding technology, foundry technology, industrial plastics, and maintenance technology.
Also, the department offers courses in high-tech areas such as Applied Electricity and Electronics, Industrial Electronics, Programmable Logic Controllers and Process Control, Computer Numerical Control Machining Practices, Computer Aided Design and, Industrial Automation, which includes Robotics and Hydraulics and Pneumatics. Plant Layout and Material Handling, Industrial Communications, and Industrial Supervision.
