School of Engineering Technology (Graduate)

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Website URL:

https://polytechnic.purdue.edu/degrees/ms-engineering-technology

Department/School Head:

Dr. Kenneth A. Burbank

Graduate Education Committee

Duane D. Dunlap, Chair

Admission Requirements:

Master’s Degree Program Basic Requirements

A relevant, accredited baccalaureate degree in technology, engineering technology, science, math, business, engineering or other engineering technology body of knowledge. Successful students must demonstrate a competence in written communication. Quality of writing can be evidenced by samples such as a statement of purpose, a prior thesis, an academic research paper, technical report, or other significant and personally written product. Personal and professional characteristics commensurate with success in the engineering technology profession.

Undergraduate Cumulative Grade Point Average:
3.0 or equivalent required for unconditional admission
Graduate Record Examination (GRE):
Required - (Expected in the upper 50th percentile)

International Applicant Requirements:

Undergraduate Cumulative Grade Point Average:
3.0 or equivalent required for unconditional admission
Graduate Record Examination (GRE):
Required – (Expected in the upper 50th percentile)
TOEFL for Non-Native English Speakers:
Minimum Paper-Based Test (PBT) Score Required: 550
Minimum Internet-Based Test (IBT) Overall Score Required: 77
With the following minimum section requirements:
Reading: 19
Listening: 14
Speaking: 18
Writing: 18
IELTS (Academic Module):
An alternative to the TOEFL, scores of 6.5 or higher will be accepted
Pearson Test of English (PTE) (Academic Module):
An alternative to the TOEFL, scores of 58 or higher will be accepted
TWE for Non-Native English Speakers:
Not required, but recommended

Academic Programs:

Master’s and Ph.D. Programs

M.S. in Engineering Technology
Ph.D. In Technology with a focus in Engineering Technology

Research Interest Areas:

Many faculty within the School of Engineering Technology (SoET) have significant business and industrial experience. Some of the faculty have been involved with the creation of start-up companies within the Purdue Research Park. The regular master’s program requires nine three-credit courses plus a six-credit thesis if working towards making a research impact. There are three core courses required of all students. The remaining courses are chosen by the student working with their major professor/advisor and with the approval of the student’s graduate faculty committee tailored to their research and/or professional ambitions.

Faculty in the School of Engineering Technology have interests for example in the, Metrology, Die Casting, Mechatronics, Facilities and Energy Management, Non-destructive testing, Direct Part Marking, Machine Vision, Healthcare, Robotics, Electric Hybrid Vehicles, Analog Circuits and Electronics, Acoustics, and project management.

Financial Support:

Teaching assistantships (TA’s) are available to qualified students entering the School of Engineering Technology. The Graduate School offers some fellowships for entering students. Research assistantships (RA’s) are available for advanced, qualified students working directly with SoET faculty.

Regular Graduate Faculty by Rank:

Professor

Ken Burbank
Nancy L. Denton
Duane D. Dunlap
Qingou Han
William J. Hutzel
James M. Jacob
Henry W. Kraebber
Suranjan Panigrahi
Raji Sundararajan
Richard M. Voyles

Associate Professor

John P. Denton
Jeffrey J. Evans
Richard M. French
Jan T. Lugowski
Helen A. McNally
Haiyan H. Zhang

Assistant Professor

Xiumin, Diao
Christopher J. Foreman
Jose M. Garcia Bravo
Ayhan Ince
Daniel W. Leon-Salas
Anne M. Lucietto
Brittany A. Newell
Xiaoming Wang

Clinical Assistant Professors

Milan Rakita
Grant P. Richards

Programs

Master’s

Engineering Technology, MS

Courses

Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology

Mechanical Engineering Technology