Program Overview

Introduction to the Bachelor's in Engineering Program

The Bachelor's in Engineering program at Nova Southeastern University is designed to help students develop skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The program aims to provide students with the techniques, skills, and modern tools necessary for engineering practice.

Program Overview

The program allows students to explore various aspects of engineering, including economics and social and practical knowledge. Students will participate in hands-on projects, conduct experiments, and analyze and interpret data. The program also provides opportunities for students to design systems, components, or processes and become proficient in areas such as operations, performance testing, manufacturing, cost scheduling, benefit-cost analysis, training and support, and sustainability.

Why Major in Engineering at NSU?

The program offers several benefits, including:

• Internship opportunities in well-established companies
• Hands-on projects in the first year
• A multidisciplinary education that prepares students for a wide array of engineering-related careers

Career Opportunities

An engineering degree from NSU can lead to various career opportunities across industries, including:

• Engineering
• Health care
• Banking and finance
• Manufacturing
• Process engineering
• Plant management
• Transportation systems Some engineering-specific jobs are included in U.S. News & World Report's "100 Best Jobs" list, with high-paying salaries and thousands of projected jobs available.

Faculty and Mentoring

The program provides undergraduate students with career and program advice and helps them identify student success resources. Faculty and near-peer mentoring are available to support students.

Average Starting Salary

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, computer hardware engineers earn an average of $117,220 per year, while aerospace engineers earn $116,500 per year. Graduates with a bachelor's degree in engineering make an average of $85,451 per year, according to a 2020 report from PayScale.com.

Career Roles

With an engineering degree from NSU, students can pursue various career roles, including:

• Systems analyst
• Operations engineer
• Logistics engineer
• Process control analyst
• Process integration specialist
• Industrial engineer
• Sales engineer
• Biomedical engineer
• Biomechanical engineer
• Biomaterial engineer

Experiential Learning and Internships

The program provides hands-on project applications of engineering, starting in the first year. Students are also supported in obtaining highly sought-after internships with companies such as SR Technologies (SRT Group), Newport News Shipbuilding, Amazon, Wireless Maritime Services, and Mastec.

Dual Admission

The Dual Admission program allows students to reserve a seat in one of NSU's graduate or professional schools while earning their bachelor's degree. This program gives students an opportunity to get a head start on their career and start earning sooner.

Curriculum

The curriculum is regularly reviewed and updated to give students an edge in today's ever-changing world. Sample courses include:

• Engineering Design and Project Management
• Materials and Processes
• Thermal and Fluid Systems
• Quality Control for Engineers
• Sensors, Measurements and Controls

Computing, AI, and Cybersecurity Minors

The program offers minors in:

• Artificial Intelligence Application
• Cybersecurity
• Data Analytics

Engineering Program Educational Objectives

Graduates of the Engineering Program will:

1. Apply their engineering education, knowledge, leadership, and skills to analyze technical and societal problems and develop creative and responsible solutions.
2. Communicate and function as an individual and team member in a professional environment.
3. Serve as engineering ambassadors and leaders to apply the highest professional standards of ethics and social responsibility.
4. Continue to develop their knowledge and skills through advanced study and lifelong learning.

Engineering Major Learning Outcomes

By graduation, students in the Engineering Program are expected to have attained:

1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
2. An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
4. An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.