Mechanical Engineering B.S.

Program Accreditation

The Mechanical Engineering Program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET, Inc., http://www.abet.org. ABET is a specialized accrediting board recognized by the Council for Higher Education and/or the Secretary fo the U.S. Department of Education.  

Program Mission

The Mechanical Engineering Bachelor of Science program at the Oregon Institute of Technology is an applied engineering program. Its mission is to provide graduates the hands-on skills and academic knowledge for successful careers in mechanical engineering or related fields.

*The BSME Mission Statement was discussed, adjusted, and approved with the faculty and the MMET IAB members during a meeting on 11/19/2021.

Program Educational Objectives

The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering program expects graduates from the Mechanical Engineering Tachelor of Science program at Oregon Institute of Technology to have achieved the following objectives within several years of graduation:

• Demonstrated the ability to design, analyze, implement, and improve mechanical systems.
• Showed the ability to communicate effectively and work well on team-based engineering projects.
• Succeeded in mechanical engineering positions.
• Pursued continued professional development, including professional registration if desired. 
• Successfully pursued engineering graduate studies and research if desired.

*The BSME Program Educational Objectives were discussed, adjusted, and approved with the faculty and the MMET IAB members during a meeting on 11/19/2021.

1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
2. An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
4. An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Program Curriculum Map

The curriculum map for the Mechanical Engineering program can be found on the catalog web page on the Oregon Tech website:

Program: Mechanical Engineering, BS | Campus Catalog 2023-24