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The UNC Charlotte William States Lee College of Engineering offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in the following disciplines related to advanced manufacturing. Details about each degree program are provided below.

Contact Information:
9201 University City Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28223-0001
Phone: 704-687-8244
Fax: 704-687- 8267

Mechanical Engineering & Engineering Science

The study of mechanical energy at The William States Lee College of Engineering involves the dynamics and interrelations of energy, forces, fluids, solids and liquids. The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (B.S.M.E.) prepares students for business and academic careers in:

  • fluid mechanics
  • machine, mechanical and product design
  • materials sciences
  • precision engineering, micromechanisms
  • solid mechanics
  • thermal sciences

At the graduate level, Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science offers a Master's of Mechanical Engineering (M.S.M.E.) and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering. Research areas within the Department include:

  • engineering metrology
  • computer-integrated manufacturing
  • biomedical engineering
  • material science

Electrical & Computer Engineering

The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department offers strong academic and research programs in the pursuit of bachelor's, master's and Ph.D. degrees. At the undergraduate level, the Department offers a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E.) and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.Cp.E.) in Computer Engineering. Graduate programs include a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (M.S.E.E.) and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering. Subdisciplines of Electrical and Computer Engineering include:

  • automatic controls
  • digital systems
  • electromechanical microstructures
  • microelectronics
  • optoelectronics
  • power systems, energy storage
  • signal procession and communications (See Electrical and Computer Engineering home page http://ece.uncc.edu.)

Engineering Technology & Construction Management

Engineering Technology and Construction Management is an applications-oriented program with emphasis on practical knowledge and applied skills learned through study and practice. Students may enter the program as freshmen or as transfers in our "2+2" arrangement where the first two years of education may be completed at a community or technical college. After successful completion of four years of study, graduates are awarded a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology (BSET) degree. The five disciplines of Engineering Technology are:

  • Civil and Construction Engineering
  • Construction Management
  • Electrical and Computer Engineering
  • Fire Safety Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering (See Engineering Technology home page http://et.uncc.edu.)

Systems Engineering & Engineering Management

The Systems Engineering and Engineering Management program offers a bachelor’s of science degree program in systems engineering (BSSE) and a master’s of science in engineering management (BSEM). Systems Engineering and Engineering Management have broad applications in a wide variety of industries including manufacturing, energy, transportation, automotive and health care. Systems engineers ensure that customers’ and stakeholders’ needs are satisfied in high-quality, trustworthy, cost-efficient and schedule-compliant manners throughout a system’s entire life cycle.

SEEM students learn:

  • Decision and risk analysis
  • Systems modeling and optimization
  • Systems design, planning and analysis
  • Supply chain and logistics engineering
  • Quality engineering
  • Engineering management
  • Communication and presentation skills
  • Understanding of global business dynamics (See the Systems Engineering and Engineering Management web site http://seem.uncc.edu.)

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