Mechanical Engineering Technology Program

Accreditation

ABET Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission The Mechanical Engineering Technology Program at Purdue University is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the commission’s general criteria and program criteria for Mechanical Engineering Technology and similarly named programs.

Program Educational Objectives

MET Graduates two to five years into their careers:

1. Deliver services and support to both internal and external clients by applying technical knowledge, problem solving techniques and hands-on skills in traditional and emerging areas of the mechanical discipline.
2. Are active participants in ongoing professional development, professional growth and increasing professional responsibility.
3. Effectively communicate ideas with technical and non-technical people.
4. Work effectively in teams.
5. Work within the accepted standards of professional integrity and conduct.

Student Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science degree program in Mechanical Engineering Technology will achieve the following learned capabilities:

1. An ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, or technology to solve broadly-defined engineering problems;
2. An ability to design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems;
3. An ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improves processes;
4. An ability to function effectively as a member or leader on a technical team;
5. An ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in both technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature;

Enrollment Trends

Number of Graduates

Enrollment Trends and Number of Graduates data is sourced from Purdue’s Office of Enrollment Management's Data Digest.