James Madison University B.S. in Engineering
James Madison University

James Madison University

B.S. in Engineering

Harrisonburg, USA

BSc

4 years

English

Full time

USD 6,434 / per semester **

On-Campus

* regular admission | November 1st, 2022: early admission

** in-state tuition fee | $15,076: out-of-state tuition fee. Additional fees may apply

Key Summary

    About : The B.S. in Engineering program provides students with a solid foundation in engineering principles. Students will engage in hands-on learning experiences and apply theoretical knowledge to real-world problems. The program emphasizes critical thinking, teamwork, and technical communication skills, preparing graduates for diverse engineering challenges.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates of this program can pursue careers in various sectors. Potential roles include engineering analyst, project manager, or positions in research and development. Opportunities may exist in industries such as manufacturing, technology, and consulting, as well as governmental agencies.

Madison Engineering provides you with an engineering education built on math and science foundations.

Rich in sustainable design, systems thinking and project management, Madison Engineering offers opportunities for customized in-depth learning through a variety of electives and engineering projects. Created in 2008 for 21st-century engineering needs, we offer a world-class undergraduate engineering experience based on a philosophy of learning by doing. Our project-based curriculum is designed to provide a modern way to specialize.

Our required two-year-long capstone project experience, in particular, provides a platform for customized learning in a focused area of interest - creating better learning experiences, more substantial references, and a portfolio of engineering work. After eight semesters of authentic project work, you will graduate project-ready, and be prepared for the flexibility and resilience needed in our rapidly changing work world.

As a JMU engineer you’ll:

  • Customize your education through real engineering projects.
  • Learn how to use saws, drill presses, lathes, sanders, and more.
  • Create solutions to community needs by turning ideas into prototypes.
  • Work on year-long projects to create solutions for a client’s needs.
  • Engage with engineering professionals in industry-sponsored projects.
  • Compete at national and international engineering venues.

The Engineering major at JMU combines the strengths of a traditional engineering curriculum with many of the attributes that industry and academic experts have identified as desirable in the engineer of the 21st century. The major spans the traditional engineering sub-disciplines; focuses on sustainability, engineering design and systems analysis; provides extensive hands-on laboratory and design studio experiences; and integrates business, management and social aspects of sustainable engineering design.

The curriculum is designed to meet all engineering accreditation standards and to prepare students to pass the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) pre-licensure exam. Graduates will be prepared to succeed in the engineering workforce or in graduate engineering degree programs by exhibiting the practical ingenuity of an "engineering versatilist."

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