| They are both 4 year
degrees, but the BS in Engineering is more theoretical.
It's graduates aspire to research, new development,
and advanced engineering design.
The BS in Engineering Technology
is more suitable to a practical, "hands-on"
approach, resulting in the ability to perform the
more day-to-day engineering needs of many companies.
Sometimes the designation "engineering technologist"
is used for BSET graduates.
The BSET graduate may not have some
of the advanced courses a BS in Engineering does,
but he is very well acquainted with many advanced
topics. For example, in the Electrical Engineering
Technology program, some of the topics covered are
network analysis using Laplace transforms, logic design,
microprocessor design, assembly language, analysis
using ECAD tools, integrated circuit applications,
etc. In the Mechanical Engineering Technology program,
some of the topics covered are experimental stress
analysis, thermodynamics, instrumentation, machine
design, etc.
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How
is it Different from an AAS Degree? |
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| A BSET is a
full four degree from an accredited full service
university. The AAS is a two year degree only.
The AAS graduate is capable of handling a technician
position.
The BSET degree program builds
on the two years of courses taken for the AAS
degree, taking the students significantly beyond
technically into new design and engineering
topics. This qualifies the BSET to handle positions
significantly above the technician level.
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What
Jobs are a Good Fit for BSET Graduates? |
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| The jobs
that are a good fit for BSET graduates
cover a broad spectrum in design-related
and manufacturing related functions. Some
examples are:
Design-Related:
- Design using established
methods
- System test
- Integration test(hardware
& software)
- System or Network
administration
- Member of development
design team
- Field support
Manufacturing-Related:
- Quality assurance
- Test stand design
- Manufacturing test
- Manufacturing engineering
- Process design
- Production planning
and control
- Plant layout
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Why
is a BSET Graduate a Good Fit in
my Company? |
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| In
most engineering companies there
are many jobs that actually fit
an "Engineering Technologist",
with a BSET degree better than an
advanced design engineer or a two
year technician. A BSET graduate
is often better tailored to the
standard engineering job, and thus
a more economical fit for the company.
The BSET graduate
provides a company with a "hands-on"
person, with a good working engineering
knowledge and therefore a fast start
up time on the job.
The BSET graduate
can fill some gaps in the work force's
spectrum of capabilities - falling,
conveniently, right between the
advanced design/research engineer,
and the two year technician.
The BSET graduate
can free up the BS in Engineering
graduates to do more advanced design
or research. Thus, a company can
better utilize its peoples capabilities,
and as a result, the people will
not feel underutilized.
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