Engineering Technology

The Master of Science in Engineering Technology (MS in ET) degree consists of 9 required credits in internship (application, experiential learning) and project management. The remaining 21 credits must be chosen within a concentration area: either Electrical Engineering Technology (EET) or Surveying Engineering Technology (SVT). These 21 credits can be customized to help fulfill career goals and objectives. The MS degree in ET will not only help graduates become better engineers, but it will also help prepare graduates for project management roles. With faculty permission, other courses may be substituted for those listed for a concentration. Prior graduate courses that have been taken by students will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

The MS in ET is intended for students who have a BS in engineering or engineering technology and want to advance into upper-level technical or management positions. The degree combines advanced engineering technology disciplines with applications and a field component. These courses can also be used for continuing education for professional engineers.

Most MS programs – especially in engineering – focus on the theory of technology and how to advance that technology. The MS in ET program will focus on the application of already-existing advanced technology. It is an application-based degree program. Students in this program – if not already Professional Engineers – will be better-prepared to take the licensing exam in their field. The EET and SVT concentration areas have strong ties with industry, especially in Maine and New England. These industrial connections allow faculty to keep their courses current with cutting-edge technology and applications used in industry.

Each Eng.D. surveying engineering technology concentration candidate must complete a minimum of 42 credits of graduate education (beyond the baccalaureate) including a dissertation that includes three papers published in peer-reviewed journals or conference proceedings. The 42 credits include a minimum of 30 graduate course credits as approved by the graduate committee and a minimum of 12 SVT thesis credits. This degree program can be completed 100% online and part-time for working professionals. Doctoral programs generally fall into one of two categories; academic (research-oriented) and applied (practicum-based). The University of Maine’s Eng.D. degree is a combination of the two philosophies. Students will work in a research area and become an expert in that field (through applied and experiential learning) leading to success in either an academic or professional career. A prerequisite for admission is a previous degree (suggested GPA of 3.0+) in a surveying related discipline and a proven record of research ability.