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Manufacturing Technology

Manufacturing Technology

Manufacturing Technology

The University of Northern Iowa’s Department of Technology is recognized as a premier applied engineering program. Students interested in applied engineering and manufacturing may excel in the areas of manufacturing, construction, graphic communications, teaching and electronics. Students gain technical skills through hands-on application in our interactive labs. The department houses the only graphics production lab, Metal Casting Center and Technology and Engineering Education programs in the state of Iowa. Students may continue their education into a master of science in technology and doctorate of industrial technology. 

Third Place in National ATMAE Robotics competition

TRANSFER TIP

  • More than 400 A.A.S. degrees from Iowa community colleges articulated into departmental majors

  • Students may transfer career and technical credits into programs

  • Work directly with a UNI advisor to assist in creating a transfer plan

  • Maximum 65 semester hours of liberal arts and/or career and technical credits

  • Advantageous to transfer an A.S. degree

  • Bachelor of Arts in technology management available online for students possessing an A.A.S. degree

MAJORS:

Manufacturing Technology, B.S. (emphasis available in metal casting, design and advanced manufacturing)

Technology Management, B.A.

Minors:

Manufacturing Technology – Design

Technology Management

Program Certificates:

Advanced Technology

Technology Management

Graduate Programs:

Technology, M.S.

Industrial Technology, D.I.T.

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BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

Technology
Applied, Hands-On Labs

  • Each program has designated lab

  • Lab experiences integrated into major coursework

  • Broad-based application oriented engineering/production

  • Real-world experiences result in careers in high demand fields
Technology
SCHOLARSHIPS

  • Awarded from department and majors

  • Opportunities for entering students and currently enrolled students

  • More than 20 departmental and/or major scholarships

  • More than $150,000 awarded annually to departmental students
Technology
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

  • Supplement classroom learning experiences

  • Attend National Conferences/Competitions such as National Robotics and Construction Management programs

  • Transition from student chapter to professional organization membership

  • Network with industry professionals
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CAREERS

96% of last year's graduates are either continuing their education or employed

COMMON CAREER AREAS

Manufacturing Engineer

Operations

Product Specialist

Quality Assurance

Systems Technician

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FIND OUT MORE

Have questions or want more information? Fill out the form below and someone from the department will contact you directly. To receive general university information from UNI’s admissions office, please click on ‘Request More Info About UNI’.

Chris Shaw, Recruitment Coordinator
Phone: 319-273-3258
Email: Christopher.Shaw@uni.edu
www.uni.edu/tech