Interdisciplinary Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Engineering (B.S.E)
Undergraduate Major
Allendale • Face to face • 167 Credits
Interdisciplinary engineering is a customizable engineering degree beyond the boundaries of traditional engineering majors.
Overview
Engineering is evolving into a vastly interdisciplinary field. GVSU students can customize their education to focus on diverse fields like biomedical engineering, mechatronics, and environmental engineering, preparing them for varied careers or graduate school.
Coursework includes chemistry, physics, design, digital systems, mathematics, materials science, and mechanics. You will also work with an advisor to explore cooperative education and course customization, ensuring a well-rounded and tailored educational experience.
The ABET-accredited program offers extensive hands-on and project-based learning in small, student-focused classes. You will pursue three semesters of paid cooperative-education work experience with recognized domestic and international engineering companies. The program enjoys strong support from industrial partners who fund numerous engineering scholarships and sponsor Capstone design projects. Graduates benefit from a nearly 100-percent placement rate into work or graduate schools.
Admission Information
Students with no previous college credit, or those who have not completed the 64-semester-hour engineering foundations course sequence, are pre-majors. Students who intend to pursue the B.S.E. degree are urged to declare an engineering major as soon as possible.
The School of Engineering admits students directly to major standing as freshmen. This honor is reserved for students who have both a 29 or higher composite score and a 32 or higher mathematics score on the ACT and a 3.6 or higher high school GPA.
Admission to major standing in the B.S.E. program requires a secondary application. Applicants must meet at least the following:
- A GPA of 2.7 or above in the engineering foundations course sequence;
- Completion of each course in the engineering foundations course sequence with a grade of C (2.0) or above with not more than one repeat in each foundation course; and
- Completion of EGR 289 in preparation for placement in cooperative engineering education.
See catalog for details.
Seymour and Esther Padnos College of Engineering
gvsu.edu/engineering
136 Kennedy Hall
(616) 331-6750
Admissions and Recruitment Office
Career Opportunities
Design chemical plant equipment and devise processes for manufacturing chemicals and products, such as gasoline, synthetic rubber, plastics, detergents, cement, paper, and pulp, by applying principles and technology of chemistry, physics, and engineering.
Top skills- Science
- Complex Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Mathematics
- Judgment and Decision Making
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 63,464.29 | 10% |
| $ 86,941.86 | 25% |
| $107,368.05 | 50% |
| $131,226.68 | 75% |
| $160,665.08 | 90% |
Design, evaluate, modify, or construct fuel cell components or systems for transportation, stationary, or portable applications.
Top skills- Reading Comprehension
- Critical Thinking
- Writing
- Speaking
- Science
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 66,870.97 | 10% |
| $ 81,736.82 | 25% |
| $102,683.71 | 50% |
| $128,968.55 | 75% |
| $141,689.94 | 90% |
Design, develop, and evaluate the operation of marine vessels, ship machinery, and related equipment, such as power supply and propulsion systems.
Top skills- Reading Comprehension
- Critical Thinking
- Speaking
- Active Listening
- Writing
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 63,844.30 | 10% |
| $ 64,787.35 | 25% |
| $ 82,689.99 | 50% |
| $132,864.05 | 75% |
| $143,451.75 | 90% |
Perform engineering duties in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of building structures and facilities, such as roads, railroads, airports, bridges, harbors, channels, dams, irrigation projects, pipelines, power plants, and water and sewage systems.
Top skills- Active Listening
- Reading Comprehension
- Mathematics
- Critical Thinking
- Complex Problem Solving
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 60,904.75 | 10% |
| $ 70,945.68 | 25% |
| $ 85,659.01 | 50% |
| $110,824.37 | 75% |
| $141,800.83 | 90% |
Conduct subsurface surveys to identify the characteristics of potential land or mining development sites. May specify the ground support systems, processes, and equipment for safe, economical, and environmentally sound extraction or underground construction activities. May inspect areas for unsafe geological conditions, equipment, and working conditions. May design, implement, and coordinate mine safety programs.
Top skills- Complex Problem Solving
- Reading Comprehension
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Critical Thinking
- Writing
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 57,930.23 | 10% |
| $ 84,681.37 | 25% |
| $125,271.78 | 50% |
| $136,509.65 | 75% |
| $173,629.11 | 90% |
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Scholarships
Grand Valley State University offers a wide variety of merit-based
scholarships. For information on all of the scholarships that are
available to students, please visit Scholarships at GVSU.
Grand Valley offers myScholarships
(a scholarship matching tool) to help admitted students match
with GVSU scholarships, as well as external scholarship opportunities.
myScholarships will prompt you to answer questions to help match you
to scholarships for which you might qualify.
Student Organizations
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Accreditation
This program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, abet.org.
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