Academics
Undergraduate Programs Overview
The Department of Manufacturing Engineering at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley offers the Bachelor of Science degree (BS MfgE) in Manufacturing Engineering.
The Bachelor of Science Manufacturing Engineering degree is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org . The goal of the program is to provide a level of experience to permit students to step directly into either industry jobs or pursue graduate school. Class sizes are small to ensure students receive personal attention. The BS MfgE degree emphasizes innovation and creativity through practical experience, including more laboratory hours than any other engineering degree in the state. Laboratories feature realistic problems and primarily industrial and research grade instrumentation and equipment. All engineering students at UT Pan American have opportunities to work with instrumentation available mainly to graduate students at most institutions.
The faculty hold Ph.D.s from some of the top engineering schools in the United States. They continue to pursue research and engineering projects, which provide numerous opportunities for students to participate in cutting-edge technology during the summer or part time during the school year.
Graduate Programs Overview
The Department of Manufacturing Engineering at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley administers two different graduate degree programs. One is a Master’s of Science in Manufacturing Engineering. This program has a technical focus on skills and expertise relevant to Manufacturing Engineering. The other program is a Master’s of Science in Engineering Management. The MS in Engineering Management program focuses on skills and expertise to help the graduate manage other engineers and personnel in technical or production environment. Both degree programs also allow a concentration in Systems Engineering for those students who want to work and advance in the area of Systems Engineering.
Time to Degree: 2 years
Total Credit Hours: 36 hours
Areas of Concentration: Systems Engineering
