Schools Schools Accepting Engineering Tech for MS in Engineering?

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The discussion centers on the acceptance of a bachelor's degree in engineering technology for entry into master's programs in engineering. There is skepticism regarding the qualifications of engineering technology graduates, particularly concerning their mathematical and physics foundations. Some participants argue that a minor in physics or additional coursework in advanced calculus is necessary to meet the prerequisites for more rigorous engineering studies. Others suggest that the depth of theoretical coursework in certain engineering technology programs can be comparable to traditional engineering degrees, particularly if the curriculum includes essential subjects like differential equations and thermodynamics. The conversation highlights that acceptance policies may vary significantly by country and institution, indicating that individual experiences and program specifics play a crucial role in determining eligibility for advanced engineering studies.
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Hi all, I have been curious about this for a while. I know that some schools do not accept a bachelors in engineering technology for into a Master's Program of Engineering. I was wondering if anybody could tell me if there are schools that do?

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i really doubt it, at a minimum i would think you would have to get a minor in physics to learn the calculus and physics minimum to even understand harder engineering coursework. at my school engineering tech only requires applied calc, which is a joke compared to the calc sequence, they only do simple polynomial calculus.
 
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i really doubt it, at a minimum i would think you would have to get a minor in physics to learn the calculus and physics minimum to even understand harder engineering coursework. at my school engineering tech only requires applied calc, which is a joke compared to the calc sequence, they only do simple polynomial calculus.

At my school, the theoretical coursework for a bachelors in engineering tech is far more in depth and not all that far off from a normal engineering degree
 
If you have to take the calculus sequence, diff eq, phys1-2, thermo, e and m, fluid mechanics, static, etc. Then it might be possible, but no one will know until you try. At my school the tech degree is more applied engineering, if that makes sense. You do less math, and more hands on work.
 
This sounds like something very country dependent.
 
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