Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE) Board of Accreditation

The Advance Manufacturing and Applied Robotics and Concrete Industry Management degrees are accredited by the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE) Board of Accreditation.

• Advanced Manufacturing and Applied Robotics BS
• Concrete Industry Management BS

Advanced Manufacturing and Applied Robotics 

Student Learning Outcomes 

Our AMAR graduates should demonstrate: 

1. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics and science to manufacturing systems. 
2. An ability to apply manufacturing concepts in a capstone manufacturing project application. 
3. An ability to integrate contemporary computer applications and process automation, including the use of sensors, actuators, and controllers to automate machines and processes. 
4. An ability to understand the economic, technical, and societal issues involved in manufacturing. 
5. An ability to successfully function as team members in a manufacturing laboratory setting. 
6. An ability to communicate technical matters effectively in oral form. 
7. An ability to communicate technical matters effectively in written form. 
8. An ability to communicate technical matters effectively in graphical form. 
9. An ability to demonstrate project management, quality assurance methods, supply chain management. 
10. An understanding of the fundamental behavior of materials and the testing techniques used to determine material properties. 
11. An understanding of contemporary manufacturing processes, particularly for parts consisting of manufacturing materials. 

Program Educational Objectives 

The goals of the AMAR program are to provide a robust education for students in the areas of manufacturing of metals, plastics, robotics, and automation. The education will also include an education in key business principles of management, safety, supply chain economics, operations management, and environmental issues. 

Concrete Industry Management

Student Learning Outcomes

Our CIM graduates should demonstrate:

1. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and technology to technical problems
2. A knowledge of modern techniques, tools and concrete construction methods
3. An ability to conduct standard tests and experiments and to analyze and interpret data
4. An understanding of principles of concrete production, efficiency and quality management procedures
5. An ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms and demonstrate effective teamwork skills
6. An understanding of the legal, professional, and ethical responsibilities of the profession
7. An understanding of safe work practices pertaining to the concrete industry and recognition of the importance of a culture of safety
8. An understanding of sustainability and resiliency of the built environment
9. A recognition of the need for engagement in professional development
10. An ability to create concrete mix designs and mix proportions
11. An ability to apply basic accounting, economics, finance, marketing and management principles to create business plans and conduct financial analysis applicable to the concrete industry
12. An ability to evaluate and analyze technical problems and to develop effective solutions
13. An ability to utilize project drawings to develop cost estimates for concrete projects
14. An understanding of project scheduling and project management principles

Program Educational Outcomes

Educational goals define career accomplishments that our alumni are expected to achieve within a few years after graduation. The CIM program graduates will:

• Be knowledgeable concrete technologists
• Be able to successfully manage concrete projects, concrete production, and concrete quality
• Be effective communicators, both in oral and written forms, and team players in multidisciplinary settings
• Expand their knowledge and adapt to the immerging technologies and practices in the concrete industry through lifelong learning practices.