Engineering, B.S.
Tackle complex engineering challenges of today and tomorrow with a multidisciplinary approach that spans mechanical, electrical, computer and industrial engineering. Propel technology forward, from mechatronics to manufacturing.
Why Study Engineering at Kettering University
Unlike generic engineering degrees, Kettering University’s Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Engineering program provides multidisciplinary engineering experience that top companies seek. Our program integrates disciplines so you can better analyze problems, collaborate across disciplines, optimize systems and drive improvements.
Build specialized skills to reach your career goals by choosing concentrations in engineering management, manufacturing systems, mechatronics systems or robotic systems. No matter which option you decide on, learn and experiment in our cutting-edge labs and research facilities, from operating integrated manufacturing equipment to creating programming and testing robotic systems. Graduate as an agile problem solver who continuously adapts and drives innovation.
Hear from Aiden Grbic ‘23, an engineering major with a concentration in manufacturing systems, about his favorite class, Co-op experience and more.
What You’ll Learn as an Engineering Major
In the first two years of your bachelor’s in engineering program, build a robust multidisciplinary foundation by studying core engineering principles across computer, electrical, industrial and mechanical disciplines. Then, specialize your expertise by selecting a focused concentration.
Leverage Kettering’s state-of-the-art facilities and modern equipment to sharpen your research and develop skills. Plus, our Co-op program provides invaluable real-world experience, and specialized upper-level electives develop highly marketable skills. Electives include:
- Introduction to Industrial Engineering: Explore the specific tools and applications used by industrial engineering professionals, including systems design and integration.
- Engineering Economics: Learn strategies to make financially sound decisions for engineering projects, including break-even analysis, replacement analysis and depreciation.
- Mobile Robotics: Discuss state-of-the-art technologies in mobile robotics, such as locomotion, sensing, control, communication, localization, mapping and navigation. Build theoretical and practical experience through lectures and hands-on work with robots and simulation software.
Co-op Experience + Career Opportunities
Apply engineering skills to the real-world and accelerate your career with our Co-op program.
Engineering Career Paths:
- Application Programmer
- Automation Engineer
- Environmental Systems Engineer
- Industrial Systems Engineer
- Instrumentation Engineer
- Quality Control Engineer
- Robotics Specialist
Companies You Can Work With:
- ABB Robotics
- Bissell
- Emergent BioSolutions
- Magna International
- McNaughton-McKay Electric Company
- Orchid Orthopedic Solutions
- PHINIA
- Stellantis
- Tenneco
The Challenge You’re Looking For
Kettering’s bachelor’s in engineering program has already helped students drive toward the top. Discover how the industry leaders helped design this leading-edge degree program and how current students apply their skills in their Co-op rotations and careers.
Learn More About the B.S. in Engineering
Concentrations for the Bachelor’s in Engineering
During your first two years in the engineering program, you develop a robust, multidisciplinary foundation in engineering. Then, in your final two years, you can specialize your expertise through focused concentrations. These immersive upper-division courses allow you to gain advanced hands-on experience in the career path you want to pursue.
Engineering management integrates technical expertise, sound business principles, and economic wisdom to oversee complex engineering projects and teams, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget and meet quality standards.
Professionals in engineering management work in all industries and hold leadership roles such as project manager, engineering director, plant manager, engineering consultant and business development manager.
Manufacturing systems involve the design, implementation and management of production processes to streamline the creation of goods efficiently and effectively.
Careers in manufacturing systems span all industries that produce goods, from electronics to pharmaceuticals to automotive. Positions include production engineers, operations managers, quality assurance specialists and supply chain analysts.
Mechatronics blends mechanical and electrical engineering with computer engineering and computer science, so you can build smarter, more capable mechanical devices under the intelligent control of embedded electronics.
Mechatronic devices include automatic welders in factories, advanced driver assistance systems in cars, consumer appliances and artificial organs. Careers in mechatronics span automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, consumer electronics, healthcare and more.
Robotics systems is a specialty within mechatronics that combines computer, electrical and mechanical engineering to save humans from dangerous, repetitive or laborious tasks. From automated household vacuum cleaners to autonomous cars to delivery drones to planetary rovers, robotics employ various sensors to observe their environments. They can leverage sophisticated embedded processing to plan their next actions and utilize mechanical devices to interact with the world around them.
Robotics careers encompass manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, logistics, agriculture, healthcare and more.
Senior Thesis
Complete a culminating project during your final year at Kettering. Take on a senior thesis topic that applies the multidisciplinary knowledge and skills you’ve developed through your chosen engineering concentration and addresses a real-world problem. By completing your thesis, you prove that you are ready to launch your career in engineering. Recent thesis topics have included:
- “Lean Office: RFQ Process Improvement and Implementation”
- “Improvements to the Outbound Logistics Forecasting Process”
Career Outcomes for Engineering Majors
Our interdisciplinary bachelor’s in engineering program provides you with a versatile skill set to pursue career opportunities across diverse industries. Your chosen concentration aligns you with particularly high-demand roles in fields like robotics and mechatronics.
For example, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects the employment of engineers who work with mechanical devices and thermal sensors to grow 10 percent through 2032. The BLS also reports that in 2023, the median pay for these engineers was $99,510.
Similarly, the BLS forecasts the employment of engineers working in industrial settings will grow 12 percent through 2032. The median pay in 2023 was $99,380.
Accreditation
With the recent graduation of BSE’s first students, the Bachelor of Science in Engineering program now meets all requirements to seek accreditation with the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET. We are actively preparing our submission for the 2025 cycle, and we expect to successfully receive ABET accreditation in 2026.
The Student Perspective
“The experience I have gained from this program has transformed me academically, professionally and personally, going from stepping-in on leadership positions, to going studying abroad into an entirely different culture to push me even further than what I could ever imagine. ”
Eric Irabien Lozano
Engineering ’25
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Next Steps
Gain a robust engineering foundation that builds versatile problem-solving abilities to tackle complex modern challenges with Kettering University’s hands-on Bachelor of Science in Engineering program.