Fairleigh Dickinson University's Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Construction Engineering Technology is one of only 25 such programs in the entire country accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission (TAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering Technology (ABET), Our program emphasizes applications, design and hands-on lab experience, The degree is offered through the Gildart Haase School of Computer Sciences and Engineering, located within University College: Arts · Science · Professional Studies at the Metropolitan Campus.
Construction engineering technologists use both technical and management skills to plan and build infrastructures and facilities such as buildings and houses. They apply the knowledge and principles of construction practices, management, labor, materials, and systems; building structures; cost estimating; planning and financing to construction projects.
The Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering Technology program educates and trains students in the areas of building construction including construction project design, development and management. The curriculum offers a 50/50 combination of theoretical and laboratory coursework and it emphasizes applications of mathematics, science and engineering principles to implementation, development and improvement of current technology. the program is most suitable for students who prefer applications and hands-on laboratory experience over theory.
Students who have a strong inclination toward math, science and technology, or who simply like to tinker, or who are curious how things work, typically do well in engineering technology. Positive attitudes, willingness to work hard, self-discipline, perseverance and high motivation play a major role in the students' academic success as well as in their engineering technology career.
Career Opportunities:
Graduates of this program work in the construction industry as contractors, field supervisors, project managers, job superintendents, estimators, saftey specialists, schedulers and examiners. The job market for construction engineering technologists has been excellent. The average starting salary is about $50,000, significantly higher than for graduates of non-technical disciplines.
Professional positions held by our graduates include: project managers, project engineer, field engineer, president/CEO, owner/manager, office manager, cost engineer, and project executive.
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