Engineering at Rochester Institute of Technology

Ranked among the nation's top universities, RIT is a diverse academic community offering a full spectrum of undergraduate and graduate engineering programs through three colleges: the Kate Gleason School of Engineering, the College of Applied Science and Technology and the Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences.

Along with the wide variety of degree offerings, RIT also has one of the largest cooperative education programs in the world, providing students with valuable career-related work experience. RIT has annually placed 2,600 students in co-op positions with 1,300 employers.

Kate Gleason School of Engineering

RIT's Kate Gleason College of Engineering provides a nurturing educational environment within which to earn a highly marketable degree that serves students well - whether they choose to pursue a career in industry or attend graduate school in engineering or a related field. Students benefit from state-of-the-art programs and facilities, supported by our industry and government partners and private foundations. The following programs are offered:

BS in Engineering (Undeclared)

The undeclared engineering program is a one-year option for students who prefer additional time in which to decide their major in engineering. Students receive an overview of all six engineering programs and may choose a major at the end of their first year.

MS in Applied Statistics

Through the Center for Quality and Applied Statistics, RIT offers an MS in Applied Statistics which provides students with state-of-the-art statistical thinking and methods. The MS program is available to full-time and part-time students, on campus or via distance learning, accommodating students who are full-time professionals.

BS or MS in Computer Engineering

This program focuses on the design and development of computer systems and computer-integrated systems, with due consideration to such engineering factors as function, performance and cost. Students in the five-year, ABET-accredited BS program study aspects of both electrical engineering and computer science. The MS program offers specializations in areas such as:

• VLSI design
• Computer architectures
• Image compression to computer networks
• Parallel algorithms

MS in Manufacturing & Mechanical Systems Integration

The MS Manufacturing & Mechanical Systems Integration program is a multidisciplinary degree offered by the department of manufacturing and mechanical engineering technology in collaboration with the colleges of Business and Engineering. The program is designed for individuals who wish to achieve competence in the effective integration of the computing, manufacturing, design, and maintenance processes found in any manufacturing enterprise. Students take a set of common core courses and then elect a concentration in design, manufacturing, software, electronics packaging, management or quality.

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering

RIT has one of the finest electrical engineering programs around, combining the rigor of theory with the flexibility of engineering practice. The ABET-accredited BS program offers an option in Computer Engineering. The MS program offers concentrations in:

• Digital Systems
• Integrated Electronics
• Control Systems
• Communications
• Signal & Image Processing

The MS program is structured to accommodate working engineers and can be completed in two years by taking courses in late afternoons or early evenings.

BS, MS or MEng in Industrial/Systems Engineering

The ISE Department offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs:

BS in Industrial Engineering, with concentrations in:

• Ergonomics
• Information Systems
• Manufacturing

MS in Industrial Engineering

MEng in Industrial Engineering

MEng in Systems Engineering

MEng in Engineering Management

Faculty are engaged in exciting research programs in the areas of manufacturing, ergonomics/biomechanics, systems simulation, optimization, sustainable design and advanced systems integration/information systems.

BS, MS or MEng in Mechanical Engineering

The Mechanical Engineering Department at RIT offers a solid foundation in ME fundamentals as well as opportunities to concentrate on a specific area of engineering. The following degrees are offered:

BS in Mechanical Engineering, with concentrations in:

• Aerospace
• Automotive

MS in Mechanical Engineering, with research areas in:

• Vibration damping
• Boiling heat transfer
• MicroElectroMechanical Systems (MEMS)
• Signal processing
• Finite element analysis

MEng in Mechanical Engineering

MEng in Manufacturing Engineering, with courses in:

• Computer-aided design
• Manufacturing systems
• Computer-aided manufacturing
• Probability and statistics

This program is offered jointly by the departments of Mechanical engineering and Industrial engineering.

MS in Manufacturing Leadership

This program educates graduates to lead manufacturing teams and organizations for successful competition in a global economy. Unifying themes that integrate the courses are: leadership and teaming; total quality; manufacturing engineering; total cost; and manufacturing strategy. The program is designed to accommodate part-time students and may be completed in two academic years.

Advanced Certificate or MS in Materials Science and Engineering (Online format available)

The MS materials science and engineering program is a joint program of RIT's College of Science and the Kate Gleason College of Engineering. The program offers a serious interdisciplinary learning experience in materials studies, crossing over the traditional boundaries of such classical disciplines as chemistry, physics, electrical engineering and mechanical engineering.

The 24-credit certificate program is designed for individuals who want to explore the area of materials science and engineering or those who want to quickly enhance their knowledge and skills in it and/or learn new trends in the field. A student with this advanced certificate can acquire the MS Materials Science & Engineering by taking an additional 21 credits.

BS in Microelectronics Engineering
MS or MEng in Microelectronics Manufacturing Engineering

The Microelectronics Engineering programs at RIT offer an unparalleled opportunity for students to prepare for professional challenge and success in one of the leading areas of engineering of our time. The ABET-accredited, five-year BS program provides the broad interdisciplinary background in optics, chemistry, device physics, computer science, electrical engineering, photographic science and statistics necessary for entry into the semiconductor industry. It is the only bachelor's program of its type in the U.S.

The MS in Microelectronics Manufacturing Engineering is a research-oriented program that includes the master's thesis. The MEng in Microelectronics Manufacturing Engineering is a full-time intensive classroom- and laboratory-oriented program culminating with an internship. Both programs are intended to prepare students for a career in the semiconductor industry.

PhD in Microsystems Engineering

RIT offers a unique educational and research program - the first of its kind in the nation. This multidisciplinary program builds on the strengths in microelectronic fabrications, photonic, imaging and micro-power research programs at the institute. Students will be involved in cutting edge research and have access to modern facility, the largest of its kind in any academic institution.

MS in Product Development

RIT's Product Development program is a groundbreaking interdisciplinary leadership program designed for engineers and technical professionals who aspire to product development leadership and management positions throughout their organizations. The two-year program has been designed in an executive format where students continue to work at their companies while taking classes one day per week. The MPD program continuously refreshes the curriculum through active partnerships with other world-class universities, research centers and companies.

ME or MS in Sustainable Engineering

Sustainable engineering refers to the integration of social, environmental, and economic considerations into product, process and energy systems design methods. Additionally, sustainable engineering encourages the consideration of the complete product and process lifecycle during the design effort. The intent is to minimize the total of the environmental impacts across the entire lifecycle while simultaneously maximizing the benefits to social and economic stakeholders. The multidisciplinary program features a Master of Science and a Master of Engineering and, building on RIT's work in sustainability research and education, offers students the flexibility to develop tracks in areas such as renewable energy systems, systems modeling and analysis, product design, and engineering policy and management. The programs are offered on-campus, and both full-time or part-time study options are available. Technical in nature, the programs will equip engineers with the tools they need to meet the challenges associated with delivering goods, energy and services through sustainable means. In addition to basic course work in engineering and classes in public policy and environmental management, students in the sustainable engineering programs will be required to complete a capstone project or thesis directly related to sustainable design challenges impacting society. Many of these projects will be incorporated into sustainable research by RIT faculty in the areas of fuel-cell development, life-cycle engineering and sustainable process implementation.

Vibrations Engineering (Adv. Certificate)

The Advanced Certificate Program in Vibrations Engineering provides students with specialized skills that are sought after in a variety of industrial settings. Engineers with skills in vibration engineering contribute to manufacturing production systems, aerospace systems, automotive engineering, medical product development, building mechanical and plumbing systems, consumer product development, and a host of industrial equipment and process systems. This program emphasizes taking students beyond the normal preparation in vibrations engineering that students typically complete during their undergraduate program of study. Students will learn to use sophisticated software tools, analytical techniques, and experimental methods to design, develop and implement solutions for problems of vibration control and minimization in engineering systems. Students will be exposed to modern technologies used in industry to ensure that Advanced Certificate students are prepared for their specialized job market. The Advanced Certificate in Vibrations Engineering requires each student to successfully complete three required courses and one graduate elective.

College of Applied Science and Technology

The College of Applied Science and Technology houses RIT's wide variety of Engineering Technology programs within three different departments:

• Civil Engineering Technology, Environmental Management and Safety (CETEMS)
• Electrical, Computer, Telecommunications Engineering Technology (ECT)
• Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology/Packaging Science (MMET/PS)

Program offerings include:

MS in Applied Experimental and Engineering Psychology

The MS Program in Applied Experimental and Engineering Psychology emphasizes the role of human behavior in the use of technology. The Department of Psychology, the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering and the Department of Information Technology all contribute to the teaching of specialty courses in the program.

The RIT MS in Applied Experimental and Engineering Psychology prepares students to function as effective engineering psychologists in an industrial, governmental or consulting organization.

BS in Civil Engineering Technology

The Civil Engineering Technology program equips students to enter careers in construction management, civil design, structural design or environmental controls. The curriculum uses a combination of challenging academics, hands-on laboratory experiences and practical cooperative education to cultivate students who are grounded in applications-oriented approaches to problem-solving.

AAS or BS in Disaster and Emergency Management
(Online format available)

Comprehensive disaster management is a complex field that requires expertise in multiple areas. RIT's flexible AAS and BS degree programs provides such broad expertise with concentrations in areas such as: Information Technology (Telecommunications & Applied Computing), Quality Management, Environmental Management, Business Management, Health Systems Administration, Technical Communication. All are available through distance learning. Previous credits earned from a regionally accredited college may be counted toward your degree.

BS in Environmental Management and Technology

This program is the nation's first BS degree program in Environmental Management & Technology, which focuses on improving the environment by reducing the amount of waste being generated in government and industry. The BS program, developed and governed by an advisory committee of successful environmental professionals and employers, prepares graduates to work as environmental project managers and program managers both in industry and in government.

MS in Environmental, Health and Safety Management
(Online format available)

To further meet the demanding needs of Environmental, Health and Safety professionals and their employers, RIT offers an exciting program geared towards early- to mid-career EHS professionals and those planning a career move into this field. The MS program prepares students to design and implement comprehensive and effective EHS management systems that will assist their organizations in remaining viable into the twenty-first century. The program offers all classes online and can be completed in as little as two years of part-time study, while working full-time.

BS in Safety Technology
(Online format available)

RIT is one of only a handful of universities that offer a bachelor's degree in Safety Technology. The program includes emphasizes creative problem-solving through challenging application-based courses and covers a wide range of subjects, including occupational safety, fire protection, construction safety, incident investigation, human factors and more. The program is available in an online format to accommodate students from every part of the world.

BS in Computer Engineering Technology

The computer engineering technology program bridges the gap between hardware and software by providing a solid foundation in both and tying the disciplines together with a curriculum that has intensive classroom and laboratory components. Computer engineering technology is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. Because of the need in the computer industry for graduates with diversified areas of expertise, the computer engineering technology program has a required three-course professional concentration sequence. This concentration can be taken in the area of computer science, systems administration, local area networks, wide area networks, or communications systems.

BS in Electrical Engineering Technology

The five-year Electrical Engineering Technology program and required cooperative education experience provides students with the opportunity to become knowledgeable in the practical application of mathematical and scientific principles in the field of electrical engineering.

AAS in Electrical Technology

This part-time evening program is designed to prepare technicians for employment in the electrical and electronics fields. It also prepares graduates for continuing their studies toward a baccalaureate degree in engineering technology.

BS in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering Technology

This upper-division program is designed primarily for the adult student who needs to expand his or her knowledge of basic engineering technology principles. The program is designed with the maximum amount of flexibility to allow students with various backgrounds and interests to obtain appropriate technical degrees and to qualify for professional positions. Courses cover the disciplines of electricity, electronics, microprocessors, computer programming, mechanics, materials, thermal science, engineering graphics, manufacturing processes and economic analysis

MS or BS in Manufacturing Engineering Technology

The BS program's major emphasis is on computer-integrated manufacturing. Subjects covered include traditional and nontraditional manufacturing processes, fundamentals of electronics and microprocessors, computer-aided design and process planning and more. The MS program is a multidisciplinary degree designed for individuals who wish to achieve competence in the effective integration of the computing, manufacturing, design, and maintenance processes found in a any manufacturing enterprise. Concentrations are offered in Design, Manufacturing, Software, Electronics Packaging, Management and Quality.

AAS in Mechanical Technology

This part-time evening program is designed to prepare technicians for employment in the mechanical design and manufacturing fields. It also prepares graduates for continuing their studies toward a baccalaureate degree in engineering technology. The advanced portion of the technical program covers topics in mechanics, hydraulics, materials and machine design. Courses in composition, communication, social science and humanities round out the program.

BS in Mechanical Engineering Technology

The program prepares graduates for professional careers in machine design; manufacturing; test engineering; field service engineering; technical sales; thermal analysis; product design; utilities operations; heating, ventilating and air conditioning design; or plant operations. The program emphasizes the development of a design methodology, and this is reinforced through the use of project-oriented assignments. Concentration are offered in product design, heat, power and HVAC or plastics processing.

BS or MS in Packaging Science

RIT's Packaging Science degrees are interdisciplinary programs developed through close and long-established relationships with the packaging industry. Undergraduates are prepared for initial employment in such areas as package engineering, development, sales, purchasing, structural design, production, research and marketing. The graduate program is flexible enough to meet the needs of professionals who have been working in the field for a number of years as well as students who wish to pursue a graduate program immediately upon receiving the BS degree. An intensive Executive MS program is also available and consists of four two-week summer sessions and a research project.

BS or MS in Telecommunications Engineering Technology
(Online format available)

RIT offered the first accredited BS in the field. Since 1984, the telecommunications field has become one of the most prolific and important industries in the world, and RIT's programs have expanded to include an MS degree with technical electives in Network Design, Fiber Optic Telecommunications and Wireless Communications. The graduate program accommodates individuals with both technical and non-technical baccalaureate degrees wanting to advance into managerial and leadership roles. RIT also provides traditional on-campus education and distance learning using the Internet.

Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences (GCCIS)

The B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences (GCCIS), the newest and largest college of RIT, includes the departments of Information Technology, Computer Science and Software Engineering as well as the Laboratory for Applied Computing. This mixture of applied computing disciplines is unique and allows the college to offer a strong, diverse series of programs centered around computing, from the infrastructure designer's to the end user's point of view. Program offerings include:

BS or MS in Applied Networking and System Administration

This program is designed to teach students how to be the designers, implementers, and operators of computing networks and networked systems (both clients and servers). Graduates of the program will be able to evaluate existing networks and computing systems, suggest improvements, monitor such systems for faults, and plan for growth.

MS in Computer Security and Information Assurance

The 49 quarter credit MS Computer Security degree consists of core courses designed to provide students with an understanding of the technological as well as the ethical role of computer security in society. Students will develop a specialization by selecting four related elective courses, and will complete a thesis under the guidance of a faculty mentor. Specialization areas include Computer Graphics and Visualization, Database Systems/Database Mining, Distributed Systems, Intelligent Systems, Languages and Tools, Security, and Theory.

BS or MS in Computer Science

RIT's Computer Science curriculum provides a broad background in software development, computer science theory, data communications and operating systems. Concentrations are available in areas such as software engineering, networking and distributed systems, parallel computing, computer graphics, artificial intelligence, digital system design, computer science theory, or systems software.

Both degrees can be completed through part-time evening classes. The bachelor's program is accredited by the Computer Science Accreditation Board (CSAB).

PhD in Computing & Information Sciences

This use-inspired basic research degree is designed to produce independent scholars, well-prepared educators and cutting-edge researchers poised to excel in their work within interdisciplinary environments and industries. The degree highlights two of the most unique characteristics of RIT's Golisano College of Computing & Information Science (GCCIS) - the breadth of its program offerings and its scholarly focus on discovering solutions to real-world problems by balancing theory and practice. The Ph.D. curriculum facilitates and maintains intra- and interdisciplinary collaboration among students and faculty across various disciplines within the College and RIT. The intradisciplinary scope encompasses fundamental concepts across the entire discipline of computing and information sciences. These components are grouped into three knowledge specialty areas: interaction, infrastructure and informatics.

BS or MS in Information Technology

RIT's program in Information Technology, the first and largest program of its kind in the country, provides an innovative mix of technology-based courses in areas like networking, databases, application development, digital media and electronic publishing.

All IT students have foundation courses in programming, networking and human-computer interaction.

Specialty areas include: data communications and networking, system administration, Web site development, interactive multimedia development, database application development, training and human performance, Windows application development and special topics.

BS in Software Engineering

Graduates of this program will have extensive experience in the design, implementation, and testing of a variety of software systems. In addition, they will be well-versed in related process issues such as requirements analysis and product and process measurement.

MS in Software Development and Management

This graduate program is comprised of a Project Management cluster, a Software Development cluster, an Application Development cluster, two professional electives, and a Capstone experience. Electives may be chosen from Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Business.

MS in Software Engineering

This program's core content ensures that graduates will possess both breadth and depth of knowledge in software engineering. Specialization tracks in software quality and software design provide the students with the opportunity to match their graduate education with their professional goals.

The program also recognizes and addresses the need for software engineers possessing knowledge across a wide spectrum of software engineering topics; however, it is also sensitive to students' professional goals. The MS in Software Engineering provides students with the opportunity to tailor their program of study by offering two alternative tracks of study: software design and software quality.

MS in Facility Management

Facility managers need to be knowledgeable about business management, strategic planning, interior and architectural design, construction management, information technology, real estate, engineering, labor relations and quality of life aspects in the work environment. It's a broad based field that requires individuals to have breadth and depth in their education and eventually - work experience.

The program is designed to be completed through distance learning or on campus in 20 months by full-time students or in two years of part-time study while working full time. Students can tailor an individual program of study by complementing core courses with professional electives that match their academic and career interest.

Pluralism at RIT

Pluralism or diversity at RIT is a celebration of individual differences as members within the RIT community work together toward the common goal of creating a pluralistic and diverse community. Pluralism combines shared values that are incorporated into the vision and mission of RIT, resulting in an enriched organizational culture. Pluralism promotes appreciation of diverse individuals in spite of differences in race, gender, education, age, national origin, sexual preference, language use, physical ability, health and many other differences. Respecting these differences results in a positive change and becomes a key factor for promoting pluralism at RIT.

Women in Engineering

RIT is dedicated to making known the need for women engineers and encouraging young women to consider an engineering education. To that end, RIT has its own chapter of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) that is dedicated to serving the community and organizing activities to promote women in engineering. One of the chapter's more prominent activities is an annual Overnight where 30 to 40 young women interested in engineering from New York state and many surrounding states are invited to RIT to introduce them to the school and some fundamental engineering principles while they participate in several activities and shadow our sections members during their normal classes.

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