Jun 17, 2026

2026-2027 University Catalog

Engineering Technology, MS

Location(s): West Lafayette

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About the Program

The Master of Science (M.S.) in Engineering Technology is the School of Engineering Technology’s graduate degree for advanced technical specialization, systems integration, and engineering sustainability, and applied research. The program prepares graduates to lead the development, deployment, and optimization of complex technological systems across manufacturing, robotics, energy, digital enterprise, and intelligent infrastructure environments.

Grounded in implementation-focused research and industry engagement, the program integrates advanced analytical methods, computational tools, and experimental validation within Purdue Polytechnic’s research infrastructure. Graduate students engage with faculty research and applied development initiatives supported by:

Digital Twin & Robotic Automation Center
Indiana Manufacturing Competitiveness Center
Digital Enterprise Center
Smart Learning Factory
Human-Interactive Robotics Lab (HIRoLab)
Integrated Sensing and Smart Solutions Lab
Digital/Biomedical Embedded Systems & Technology Lab
Adaptive Additive Technologies Lab
Applied Thermofluids Laboratory
Fuel Laboratory of Renewable Energy
Multidisciplinary Design Laboratory

These facilities support applied experimentation, system prototyping, digital enterprise integration, robotics development, energy optimization, embedded systems design, and advanced manufacturing research.

The program offers a thesis option, a directed/applied project option, and a coursework only option. See below for each set of requirements.

Thesis option: Independent research culminating in a defended thesis demonstrating scholarly and technical rigor.

Directed/Applied Project option: Faculty-supervised implementation of an advanced technical solution addressing a defined industrial or research challenge.

Coursework only option: Structured graduate coursework with integrative assessment demonstrating advanced disciplinary mastery.

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Program Requirements - Thesis, Directed/Applied Project, & Coursework Only

30 Credits Required

Required Courses (13 credits)

Core Courses (10 credits)

ENGT 50100 - Graduate Research Seminar Credit Hours: 0.00 or 1.00 (Credit: 1.00)
MET 52700 - Technology From A Global Perspective Credit Hours: 3.00
TECH 64600 - Analysis Of Research In Industry And Technology Credit Hours: 3.00
ENGT 50900 - Applied Computational Methods Credit Hours: 1.00 to 3.00 - Credits: 3.00 or
MET 50300 - Applied Optimization Credit Hours: 3.00 (or approved substitute)

Statistics Selective (3 credits)

Choose one. Other graduate-level statistics courses subject to advisor approval.

STAT 50100 - Experimental Statistics I Credit Hours: 3.00
STAT 50200 - Experimental Statistics II Credit Hours: 3.00
STAT 51100 - Statistical Methods Credit Hours: 3.00
STAT 51200 - Applied Regression Analysis Credit Hours: 3.00
STAT 51300 - Statistical Quality Control Credit Hours: 3.00
STAT 51400 - Design Of Experiments Credit Hours: 3.00

Electives (9-17 credits)

Students may select from approved graduate-level courses within Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, and related areas aligned with the School’s Strategic Research Areas. Approved graduate electives may include:

ECET 52400 - Applied Electromagnetics Credit Hours: 1.00 or 3.00
ECET 53600 - Embedded Systems Security Credit Hours: 3.00
ECET 54100 - Robotics And Cyber-Physical Systems Seminar Credit Hours: 0.00 to 1.00
ECET 54400 - Real-Time And Embedded Systems Credit Hours: 3.00
ECET 54900 - Advanced Computer Vision For Sensing And Automation Credit Hours: 3.00
ECET 63800 - Selected Topics In Sensor Networks Credit Hours: 3.00
IET 50700 - Measurement And Evaluation In Industry And Technology Credit Hours: 3.00
IET 50800 - Quality And Productivity In Industry And Technology Credit Hours: 3.00
IET 53410 - Implementation And Advanced Topics Of Enterprise Six Sigma Credit Hours: 3.00
IET 54500 - Global Supply Chain Management Credit Hours: 3.00
MET 51800 - Propulsion Mechanics And Electronic Systems Credit Hours: 3.00
MET 53000 - Facilities Engineering Technology Credit Hours: 3.00
MET 53500 - Optimization Of Metalcasting Design Credit Hours: 3.00
MET 54600 - Industrial Applications Of Computer Integrated Manufacturing Credit Hours: 3.00
MET 64500 - Design And Control Of Rehabilitation And Assistive Robots Credit Hours: 3.00
MFET 51400 - Product Lifecycle Management Credit Hours: 3.00
MFET 51700 - Product Development Using Virtual Environments Credit Hours: 3.00
MFET 52400 - Model-Based Definition In The Digital Enterprise Credit Hours: 3.00
MFET 53400 - Technical Documentation In The Digital Enterprise Credit Hours: 3.00
MFET 55700 - Smart Manufacturing Enterprise: Exploring The Applied Technologies Credit Hours: 3.00
MFET 55800 - Smart Manufacturing & Global Supply Chain Credit Hours: 3.00
MFET 63400 - Automation Of Digital Product Development Processes Credit Hours: 3.00
MFET 64200 - Programming Robotics And Cyber-Physical Systems With The Robotics Commons Credit Hours: 3.00

Thesis Research (8 credits)

Choose one. Only required for thesis MS students. The thesis or directed project options are highly recommended because they gives students a chance to do independent research and publish a thesis or report. The students completing a thesis or directed project also have funding opportunities in the form of a teaching or reaching assistantship.

ECET 69800 - Research MS Thesis Credit Hours: 1.00 to 18.00 or
IET 69800 - Research MS Thesis Credit Hours: 1.00 to 18.00 or
MET 69800 - Research MS Thesis Credit Hours: 1.00 to 18.00

Directed/Applied Project Course (8 credits)

Choose one. Only required for students taking the directed/applied project option. The thesis or directed project options are highly recommended because they gives students a chance to do independent research and publish a thesis or report. The students completing a thesis or directed project also have funding opportunities in the form of a teaching or reaching assistantship.

ECET 59800 - Directed MS Project Credit Hours: 1.00 to 3.00 or
IET 59800 - Directed MS Project Credit Hours: 1.00 to 3.00 or
MET 59800 - Directed MS Project Credit Hours: 1.00 to 3.00

Concentrations

Departmental Concentrations:

Advanced Manufacturing (pending suspension)

Interdisciplinary concentrations:

Interdisciplinary Ecological Sciences and Engineering Concentration (GR)

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will:

Apply advanced engineering technology principles, analytical methods, and computational tools to solve complex technical and systems-level problems.
Design, integrate, and evaluate engineering technology solutions considering performance, reliability, safety, sustainability, and operational constraints.
Critically evaluate technical literature and apply research methods and data analysis to support innovation and evidence-based decision-making.
Communicate complex technical information effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Assess ethical, regulatory, safety, and societal implications of engineering technology decisions.
Demonstrate leadership, project management, and collaborative skills appropriate disciplinary technical environments.

GPA Requirements

Students must maintain a 3.00 GPA minimum to be granted the degree.

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