Program Overview

Combined Bachelor's/Master's Construction and Engineering Technology Degrees

Program Overview

The Combined Bachelor's/Master's Construction and Engineering Technology Degrees program at the University of North Texas offers students the opportunity to earn both a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology (BSET) and a Master of Science (M.S.) in Engineering Technology in a comprehensive five-year program.

Program Type

• Combined Bachelor's/Master's Degree

Major

• Construction Engineering Technology

Format

• On Campus

Estimated Time to Complete

• 5 years

Credit Hours

• 154-157

Program Description

The ABET-accredited Construction Engineering Technology (CNET) program in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of North Texas builds a strong foundation in mathematics, science, engineering, and general education. Our STEM-designated Master of Science in Engineering Technology is strongly based on using advanced applications of technology to solve practical engineering problems.

Requirements

• Students will acquire the following skills during their time in the program:
  • Construction methods and materials
  • Computer-aided design
  • Structures
  • Construction management
  • Construction scheduling and control
  • Construction contracts and laws

Marketable Skills

• Produce construction documents
• Analyze construction project costs
• Apply construction project management
• Select construction material and practices
• Teamwork
• Formulate applied research problems
• Communicate engineering problem solutions
• Apply analytical engineering methods
• Apply technology tools in engineering
• Project management proficiency

Program Highlights

• Students can join other engineering technology students by participating in student chapters of the Association of Construction Engineering Technology among others.
• The College of Engineering also supports a Residents Engaged in Academic Living Community that brings together engineering majors who live on campus to enhance academic and social experiences.
• Research in the department is led primarily by short- to medium-term industry needs.
• The Department of Engineering is located in Discovery Park, a 300-acre research facility that combines state-of-the-art labs, equipment, offices, and classrooms to maximize the potential for creativity, collaboration, and technology innovation.
• The College of Engineering, in partnership with the Learning Center, also offers a peer tutoring program for personal assistance with coursework.

Career Opportunities

• Engineering technologists work side-by-side with engineering specialists and scientists in design, research and development, quality control, product development, and manufacturing.
• Graduates of our program are highly sought after in nearly every industry sector.
• Many stay at UNT to pursue master's and doctoral degrees in technical fields, business, and law.
• Graduates of the Master of Science in Engineering Technology (MSET) program find rewarding careers as design engineers, mechanical engineers, quality assurance engineers, manufacturing engineers, and product managers.

Courses

• Structural Design with Concrete, Timber and Other Materials (3 hrs)
• Construction Management (3 hrs)
• Analytical Methods in Engineering Technology (3 hrs)
• Design of Experiments (3 hrs)
• Technology Innovation (3 hrs)
• Structural Analysis (3 hrs)