INTENG:BS - Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Engineering
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Admissions Requirements for the Bachelor of Science (BS) in Interdisciplinary Engineering
The qualifications for admissions to the Interdisciplinary Engineering Program are the same as for admission to the College of Engineering and Computing.
CEC Academic Progression Standard
Steady academic progression is expected by the College of Engineering and Computing. Students who are unsuccessful in passing common pre-requisites after two attempts will be advised to change their major into an area where they can be successful. Drops after the add/drop period, which result in a DR grade, are considered an attempt in the course and count as an unsuccessful enrollment.
Students must also meet the Math Progression standard of successfully completing Calculus 1 within three academic terms, not counting summers.
Students will be redirected to a different degree program when completion of the progression standards, including the applicable math progression standard by its stated semester, is no longer feasible.
Admissions Requirements for the Combined BS in Interdisciplinary Engineering to the Master of Science (MS) in Engineering Management Accelerated Degree Pathway
Students who pursue a BS degree and are in their first semester of the senior year in Interdisciplinary Engineering and have earned at least a 3.2 overall GPA may, upon recommendation from three faculty members, apply to the department to enroll in the combined BSIE/MSEM pathway. Students must also submit an online application to the University Graduate School for admission to the MSEM program. In addition to the admission requirements of the MSEM program, students must meet all the admission requirements of the University Graduate School. Students need only apply once to the combined degree pathway; the application is submitted to Graduate Admissions typically before the student starts the last 30 credits of the bachelor’s degree program.
Students interested in the combined pathway should consult with their undergraduate advisor on their eligibility to the pathway, preferably during their junior year, since appropriate planning of coursework is required in order to achieve the full nine-credit benefit. The student should also meet the MSEM Program Director to learn about the graduate program and available tracks/courses before completing the application form. Final decision for admission to the MSEM program will be made by the University Graduate School upon recommendation by the Engineering Management program director. Applicants will be notified by the Engineering Management Program and the University Graduate School of the decision on their applications.
Lower Division Preparation
These courses include the common prerequisites shown above, and Introduction to Engineering. (course Introduction to CAD for Mechanical Engineers is required unless previously taken in high school). In addition, both FIU freshman and transfer students who have not completed their core curriculum at the transfer institution must take the FIU University Core Curriculum Requirements, whose courses also complement the goals and objectives of the College of Engineering and Computing (including economic, environmental, political, and/or social issues). Students must make up any missing prerequisites before they will be allowed to begin taking certain engineering courses (Click on course listing for required pre-/co-requisites).
For a list of all state-approved common prerequisites, including alternatives, visit https://cpm.flvc.org.
*course, may substitute with EML-2032, COP-2210/2250, or other department specific equivalents.
*course: Students who have taken another project-based introductory sequence (e.g., course, course, course) upon entry into the IDE program, can count course as their Engineering Projects Course Elective.
*course and course: May be substituted via other approved Engineering Science course. If the replacement course is 3 credits the student may take an approved Engineering Lab coupled with an approved ESF course to make up the credit deficiency.
Students must select twelve credits of additional required or elective courses in a degree-granting ABET-accredited program in the College of Engineering and Computing (CEC) to form a coherent secondary field. At least nine credits must be upper division courses hosted in CEC. A sample list of courses is held by SUCCEED. The undergraduate curriculum committee in SUCCEED will be responsible for reviewing secondary field course requests that are not included on this list.
*course: This requirement may be waived. Students may request an alternate pre-approved course by the Undergraduate Program Committee, which is included as part of the student’s focused plan of study.
*course, course, course, course: List held by SUCCEED. Courses may include courses in pedagogy from the FIUTeach teacher certification program.
*course: For students who have taken another approved introductory engineering course from another engineering program, course serves as a project course. Consult undergraduate program director in SUCCEED for list of approved introductory engineering courses. For students who have not taken another approved introductory engineering course, course serves the role of an introductory engineering course rather than a project course. In the latter case, students will need to take an additional project course. Project course in engineering (list held by SUCCEED) or approved three-credits of co-op (course) or research- based independent study.
Other Curricular Offering: Combined BS in Interdisciplinary Engineering to the MS in Engineering Management Accelerated Degree Pathway
A student admitted to the combined degree pathway will be considered to have undergraduate status until the student applies for graduation from their bachelor’s degree program. Upon conferral of the bachelor’s degree, the student will be granted graduate status and be eligible for graduate assistantships.
Students enrolled in the combined degree pathway could count up to three Management Electives toward their twelve “Engineering Business and Leadership” in the BSIE degree program, for a total saving of 9 credit hours.
The combined BSIE/MSEM pathway has been designed to be a continuous program. During this combined BSIE/MSEM pathway, upon completion of all the requirements of the BSIE program, students will receive their BSIE degree. Students may elect to permanently leave the combined pathway and earn only the BSIE degree. Students who elect to leave the combined pathway and earn only the BS degree will have the same access requirements to regular graduate programs as any other student, but will not be able to use the 9 credit hours in both the BSIE and MSEM degrees
For each of the graduate courses counted as credits for both BSIE and MSEM degrees, a minimum grade of “B” is required. Only graduate courses with formal lecture can be counted for both degrees. The students are responsible for confirming the eligibility of each course with their undergraduate advisors.
There are no majors associated with this program.