Either way, Minnesota colleges and universities offer the programs and courses that can help you achieve your career goals. To learn more about the educational opportunities in manufacturing technology, click on the college and program that interest you. This five-course certificate gives the student an opportunity to earn a credential without pursuing a master's degree. The University of St. Thomas identified the need for an additional source of learning experiences in various manufacturing-related industries for a wide spectrum of individuals new to the field or with new responsibilities in the industry as well as those who are working in the field. The mechanical engineering curriculum combines the study of basic sciences, general engineering, design engineering and mechanical engineering with the study of the liberal arts.
Emphasis is placed on applied engineering.
Graduates will be prepared for direct entry into an engineering position in industry or for advanced study in an engineering graduate school . The dual degree program in Mechanical Engineering and General Business Management is designed for students with an interest in both engineering and business. The program combines the applied engineering concepts of mechanical engineering with knowledge of the financial, marketing and management disciplines of the business program. Students in this dual program will have skills to prepare them for a wide variety of opportunities in industry or advanced graduate education. The dual degree program requires approximately five years to complete.