The strength of our Department is our people so on behalf of the faculty, staff and students of the Department of Engineering Technology, I extend our warm welcome to you. Please browse our website to learn more about our exciting programs.

The Department of Engineering Technology at UNC Charlotte has offered a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology in several disciplines since 1970. Our programs provide a wide variety of career options in Engineering Technology. We offer programs in Civil / Construction, Computer / Electrical, Fire Safety, and Mechanical Engineering Technology. The Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering Technology programs are accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

Two of our programs (Electrical and Fire Safety) are delivered in distance education mode to accommodate place bound or working adults who cannot attend classes at our Charlotte campus. 

The Department faculty consists of individuals with years of professional experience in industry, government, consulting and business – and they bring that experience to the classroom every day. The value of those “real-world” experiences is immeasurable and our students benefit as this experience is intertwined with the lessons of each day. Our professional staff is courteous and eager to serve our students and our faculty. Students receive timely answers, useful advice, and career guidance from our faculty and staff.

Our students are a motivated and hard-working group of aspiring young scholars. They are dedicated to learning their disciplinary craft, curious about the world, and eager to contribute to society. Our programs provide the academic preparation and real-world skills necessary for their success. Our graduates are sought after for successful careers in industry, government, consulting, and education.

At UNC Charlotte, our engineering technology programs afford students an opportunity to learn through a hands-on orientation that challenges students to think critically, communicate, and work in teams to solve problems. Opportunities for professional internships, co-op, summer employment, and international summer study are also available to provide our students with real-world applications of theory and practice. In summary, the Department of Engineering Technology at UNC Charlotte provides practical knowledge and technical skills for high demand careers.

Please browse our web pages to find out more about our Department and our programs. Should you have questions and/or desire additional information, please contact us via email or telephone. In addition, we will be more than happy to have you visit our Department and our beautiful campus consisting of 1000 acres in the suburbs of Charlotte. We’re conveniently located only about 2 _ hours from the beaches of North and South Carolina and 2 hours from the Blue Ridge mountains of North Carolina and Virginia. Thank you for visiting our website, and we look forward to seeing you in Charlotte very soon.

Sincerely yours,
Anthony L. Brizendine, PhD, PE, PS
Chair & Professor, Department of Engineering Technology
University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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