Southern Polytechnic faculty members have extensive industrial experience in manufacturing and consulting engineering. The experienced faculty offer individual attention in small classes. The small class sizes also provide students easy access to state-of the art systems and equipment. Students are also required to perform an industry internship prior to graduation. The industrial connection The apparel and textile industries are closely tied to the program.
Industries provide program funding, student scholarships and lab equipment.
They also sponsor plant visits and guest lecturers. Companies help students earn while they learn. They sponsor students, paying fees while providing work experience.