Missouri Tech

Highlights

• Over 75 years of technology education experience
• Flexible full, part-time, day, and evening class schedules
• Curriculums designed by engineers
• Student to teacher ratio of 12 to 1
• Emphasizes practical learning
• Accreditation by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology

About the School

Missouri Tech offers undergraduate degrees and diplomas in technical fields such as networking, software, information technology (IT), electronics, and engineering management. The school's history goes back to 1932 when Professor Charles J. Schwarz founded Missouri Tech for teaching what was then the new field of radio technology. The school has progressed its studies to include technology advances such as television in the 1940s and computing in the 1980s.

All of Missouri Tech's degree programs provide a core curriculum which includes computer training. The courses include plenty of hands-on training. Problem solving skills are emphasized in the programs. In addition, all the curriculums have been designed by engineers.

Academic Programs

Missouri Tech's program areas include:

• Network Administration Security – The curriculum includes courses in wireless security, routers, database administration and various aspects of systems security. Hands-on learning is emphasized.
• Information Technology – Practical training and applying theory to information technology issues are major parts of the programs. Courses are provided in web applications, systems analysis, graphical use interface design and computer languages.
• Software Engineering – The programs are geared towards preparing graduates for opportunities in fields such as programmer-analyst, project manager, data systems, the Internet, manufacturing, communications, medical and other areas.
• Electronic Engineering – Graduates of the programs may seek employment in electronics, manufacturing, communications, robotics, biomedical electronics, consumer electronics and other fields.
• Engineering Management – The program offers the knowledge and skills needed for employment in technological companies. Graduates have opportunities for jobs in areas such as project engineering, manufacturing, industrial, production planning, packaging engineering, safety engineering, and more. Enrollees may also seek employment in operations management, cost control and sales engineering.
• Electronic Service Technician – This program is designed to ready students for entry-level technician positions in areas such as: computer maintenance, communications, consumer electronics, and medical electronics.

Learning Options

• Day and night classes are available
• Full and part-time study options
• The school provides semester courses
• The school reports that it utilizes a large computer lab

Faculty

The teachers offer real-world experience. The instructors also provide personalized assistance.

Student Life

The Missouri Tech campus offers several student clubs and organizations and a student lounge and a library. Also, the Career Planning and Placement Office assists students and graduates with locating employment opportunities.

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students are asked to supply academic transcripts. Depending on their ACT score, applicants may need to take an entrance exam. The Admissions Office helps students find the educational program which matches their career goals.

Concerning school costs, Missouri Tech participates in federal aid programs and assists students in finding a variety of scholarships and loans. The institute also provides scholarships.