Program Overview

Engineering B.S. (Software concentration)

The Bachelor of Science in Engineering with a Software Engineering concentration prepares students in the analysis, design, validation, implementation, and maintenance of computer software systems, where very high reliability is expected even under demanding conditions.

Program Description

Students learn to conceive and develop high-quality software systems for applications in industry, commerce, engineering, government, and research. With the 4+1 integrated degree program, students can go on to earn an M.S. in Engineering Management with only one additional year of study.

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Science in Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

Course Plan

The 4-year course plan includes:

• Freshman Year, Fall:
  • Intro to Engineering
  • Calculus w/Analytic Geometry I
  • Chemistry I with lab
  • Humanities: Art & Music
  • Intercultural Communications/Reading & Writing Strategies
• Freshman Year, Spring:
  • Contemporary Social Problems or similar
  • Programming
  • Calculus w/Analytic Geometry II
  • General Physics I with lab
  • Argument & Research
• Sophomore Year, Fall:
  • Advanced Programming
  • General Physics II with lab
  • Data Structures & Algorithms for Engineers
  • Discrete Mathematics
  • Public Speaking & Persuasion
• Sophomore Year, Spring:
  • Engineering Statistics
  • Fundamentals of Software Engineering
  • Computer Architecture for Software Engineers
  • Circuits & Electromagnetics
  • Fundamentals of Accounting or similar
• Junior Year, Fall:
  • Prototyping & Interface Design
  • Operations Research I or similar
  • Advanced Programming
  • Survey of Economics
  • Professional Communication in Workplace
• Junior Year, Spring:
  • Database Management System
  • Software Verification/Validation
  • Management Theory & Practice
  • Linear Algebra w/ Applications
  • Software Design & Construction
• Senior Year, Fall:
  • Engineering Practice
  • Distributed Systems Implementation
  • Software Engineering Elective
  • Value Design
  • Reading Literature: Coming of Age or similar
• Senior Year, Spring:
  • Integrated Engineering Design
  • Principles of Marketing
  • Software Engineering Elective
  • General Psychology
  • U.S. History I or similar

Program Educational Objectives

Five years after graduation, RMU engineering graduates should:

• Be technically competent engineers.
• Be hands-on practitioners of engineering.
• Possess strong understanding of business and strong team and communications skills.
• Be well-prepared to embrace the continuous learning necessary to practice engineering over their entire professional lifetimes.
• Have a strong understanding of engineering ethics.

Student Outcomes

At the time of graduation, the graduate should have:

• An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
• An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
• An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.
• An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams.
• An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
• An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
• An ability to communicate effectively.
• The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.
• Recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
• Knowledge of contemporary issues.
• An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

Enrollment and Graduation Data (B.S. Engineering)

• 2018: 42 new admission, 275 enrolled, 74 graduated
• 2019: 78 new admission, 318 enrolled, 87 graduated
• 2020: 80 new admission, 349 enrolled, 99 graduated
• 2021: 94 new admission, 359 enrolled, 149 graduated
• 2022: 102 new admission, 532 enrolled, 138 graduated

Sample Courses

These are some of the classes for students in this academic program:

• Statics & Strength of Materials
• Material Handling & Plant Layout
• Human Factors Engineering

Credits

• Major Credits: 73 (Engineering, Math, Physics)
• Core Credits: 41 (Communication Skills, Economics, Humanities, History, Sciences, etc.)
• Elective Credits: 12

Top Employers

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