Department of Manufacturing & Construction Engineering Technology and Interior Design (MCET)

Mission

The mission of MCET is to support the career aspirations of undergraduate and graduate students, and to fulfill the needs of their current and future employers. The Department offers, develops, and continuously improves educational programs to meet these needs. The programs are accessible to traditional and nontraditional students, and support evolving career objectives by emphasizing lifelong learning.

Comparisons between Engineering Technology disciplines and Engineering

Engineering Technology courses use algebra and trigonometry to teach practical engineering concepts. Core Engineering Technology courses begin in the first semester. Hands-on laboratory instruction is a large part of the curriculum.

In contrast, Engineering courses use algebra, trigonometry, and calculus, and focus more on design and engineering theory. The first two years concentrate on basic math, science, and electives; most of the core Engineering courses are taken in the third and fourth year.

Engineering Technology Faculty

All Engineering Technology faculty have at least three years of relevant industrial experience. This background enables the faculty to discuss personal experience of practical examples to the classroom.

Accreditation

The MET A.S. and B.S. Programs are accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (TAC/ABET). Periodically, auditors evaluate program objectives and program outcomes.

Student Organizations

• Dr. Ramesh Narang advises IPFW's student chapter of SME:  Society of Manufacturing Engineers.
• Dr. Elizabeth Thompson advises IPFW's student chapter of SWE:  Society of  Women Engineers.
• Dr. Barry Dupen advises the IPFW colony of Theta Tau, an interdisciplinary co-ed service fraternity for Engineering Technology and Engineering majors.

Scholarships

All merit-based and need-based scholarships at IPFW use a common application form, available on myipfw. The filing deadline is February 1; need-based scholarships also require a FASFA form by March 10.

The ETCS Scholarships are open to all full-time or part-time majors in the College. You must have a GPA of at least 3.0, and incoming freshmen are eligible. The size and number of these scholarships vary from year to year.

The Northeast Indiana Engineer's Society $1000 Scholarships are open to sophomores and juniors in a curriculum leading to a B.S. in Engineering Technology or Engineering. The student must have graduated from a northeast Indiana high school.

Additional Information

• Academic Counseling and Career Services can help you tune your resume and find a job.
• The IPFW Co-op Office can help you find work at local companies in industries such as medical, defense, automotive, and other consumer products.
• Add your resume to the IPFW Job Zone, where employers look for qualified personnel.

Masters Degree in Technology

Program Description

The Master of Science in Technology is a flexible creative degree program designed to prepare qualified students and working professionals to assume leadership positions facing the challenges of global technical competition. The Master of Science is awarded by Purdue University. Two technical tracks are currently offered:

• Information Technology/Advanced Computer Applications
• Industrial Technology/Manufacturing

Program Handbook [PDF]

Program Highlights

• Prepares graduates for career advancement in positions of technical leadership
• Provides advanced credentials for those with both technical and non-technical backgrounds
• Courses are scheduled to fit into the lives of busy working professionals
• Large selection of Graduate Electives allows for the choice of additional advanced training in leadership or technology  
• Faculty advised creative Masters’ projects are developed specifically to apply to individual career needs.
• Internationally trained faculties of established professionals are leaders in the world of changing technology.

For more information, please contact: Dr. Ali Alavizadeh, Director at 260-481-6370 or alavizaa@ipfw.edu.