Aeronautical Engineering Technology Program

Accreditation

ABET Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission: The Aeronautical Engineering Technology Program at Purdue University is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s general criteria and program criteria for aeronautical engineering technology and similarly named programs, http://www.abet.org.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Aeronautical Engineering Technology program is to prepare the next generation of aerospace innovators and leaders in support of vehicles, systems, and components throughout their lifecycle, as well as their safe and efficient integration with the broader operational environment.

Program Educational Objectives

The following list describes what graduates are expected to attain within three to five years of graduation:

• Transformational Leadership: They will be effective, influential, ethical, and inspirational leaders within their organizations and professions, developing and communicating a clear, inspiring vision that aligns with organizational goals and motivates team members to strive for excellence.
• Subject Matter Excellence: They will expertly solve problems associated with their professional or educational positions both independently and in team environments demonstrating both comprehensive knowledge and practical application of key concepts demonstrating a robust understanding of their discipline's theories, current advancements, and emerging trends.
• Ethics and Integrity: They will routinely examine their actions and decisions through a lens of social, cultural and global perspectives with transparency and responsible actions, including details of their daily work in a high-consequence industry, incorporating principles of strict safety, quality assurance, avoidance of short-cuts, and assessment of risk into all engineering design and decision-making activities
• Communication: They will be proficient in multiple forms of communication with peers, clients, and stakeholders being inclusive of cultural and language differences, with expertise analyzing, interpreting, and conveying complex industry technical, regulatory, and business-related data, within a framework of global aviation and aerospace industry standards.
• Teamwork: They will effectively collaborate with colleagues, contribute to group goals, and support a positive team dynamic. They will exhibit the ability to communicate clearly, resolve conflicts constructively, and leverage the strengths of team members to achieve shared objectives.
• Resilience and Innovation: They will demonstrate the ability to adapt to changing circumstances, persist through setbacks, and maintain a positive outlook in the face of adversity. They will create solutions that employ the most innovative approaches and current engineering technology practices, techniques, skills, and tools. 

Student Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science degree program in Aeronautical Engineering Technology will achieve the following learned capabilities:

• An ability to foster actions toward the achievement of vision, mission, and goals.
• An ability to make sound decisions and solve problems.
• An ability to recognize ethical issues.
• An ability to identify the context and purpose for writing, including considerations of audience, purpose, and the circumstances surrounding the writing task(s).
• An ability to develop skills to interact/engage with others from different cultures.
• An ability to adapt to new situations.

Enrollment Trends

Number of Graduates

Enrollment Trends and Number of Graduates data is sourced from Purdue’s Office of Enrollment Management's Data Digest.