Exploring a Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology

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The discussion centers around the comparison between Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) and Mechanical Engineering (ME), highlighting the practical focus of MET versus the design-oriented approach of ME. The main questions posed are whether a student can transition from a four-year MET program to a bachelor's in ME, potentially finishing earlier due to overlapping coursework, and whether one can pursue a major in ME after obtaining a degree in MET or vice versa. There is a strong sentiment that pursuing a full ME degree is preferable, as MET is viewed as a less rigorous alternative, often referred to as "ME lite." The consensus emphasizes that if a student has the capability to pursue ME, they should do so to avoid the pitfalls of a diluted education.
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I think I'm kind of geared more towards Mechanical Engineering Technology because of it's practicality, but I also want to make my own designs, which isn't really taught in MET, where you get to do other people's designs.

But for some reason I don't want to do just ME or MET. So I've 2 questions for everybody on this forum:

Is it possible for someone to study MET for 4 years, then begin studying bachelor of ME and finish it earlier than normal(an year or two earlier), because the degrees' courses are somewhat similar?

Or can one get a bachelor's in MET and the study a major in ME, or vice-versa?
 
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Just get your ME and be done with it. Half measures merely increase your chance of failure.
 
Agreed. Based on questions we are getting, it seems like colleges are trying to sell people on MET (or EET) degrees for some reason, but it isn't just a different degree, it is a lesser degree: MET is ME lite. So if you can do ME, do ME.
 

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