Innovation Engineering

Innovation Engineering is a program that focuses on producing field-ready engineers equipped with the practical skills and knowledge demanded by today’s industries.

Our program is divided into two halves, with the initial two years focusing on foundational engineering principles through four distinct “fundamental” micro-credentials. The latter two years are dedicated to advanced specialization, where students complete a 15-credit capstone sequence and pursue 2-3 additional industry-focused engineering micro-credentials.

INNOVATION ENGINEERING PROGRAM OUTCOMES

1. Engineering Analysis and Design

Graduates will demonstrate an ability to employ principles of engineering, science, and mathematics to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems and apply the engineering design process to produce solutions that meet specified needs.

2. Experimentation and Engineering Judgment

Graduates will demonstrate an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, analyze and interpret data, and use sound engineering judgment to draw conclusions.

3. Professionalism and Societal Impact

Graduates will demonstrate an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations, and make informed judgments with consideration for the economic, environmental, and societal contexts, as well as local, regional, and global impacts of solutions.

4. Communication, Collaboration, and Teamwork

Graduates will demonstrate essential skills including the ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences and to function effectively within a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.

***Full offering of this degree program is contingent on final accreditation approval by HLC, expected in Spring 2026.

Bachelor of Science with a Major in Innovation Engineering

Math recommendation, but required if not able to place directly into calculus should complete ENGR 107 Engineering Essentials or MATH 107 Precalculus. The following general education courses are recommended: PHIL 210 Ethics, GEOG 289 Introduction to GIS and ECON 201 Principles of Microeconomics. 

Engineering Principles Concentration