UB Engineering - Theoretical or Practical?

Colleges & Universities University of Buffalo SUNY
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<p>Hello,</p>

<p>I’m interested in experience and viewpoints on where the UB Engineering stands in terms of its curriculum: is it more focused on theory, practical applications or a mix of the two? It seems that some schools focus on theory with the expectation that many of their students will pursue a graduate degree, and may focus more on advanced theory through their science and math classes. Other schools clearly veer to practical application based learning, such as through more lab and experiential learning. How does UB approach the engineering curriculum? </p>

<p>A professor at one school we visited said that having only a BS degree would limit long term career options. Would you agree? Would UB students interested in postgrad tend to build there curriculum differently from the norm?</p>

<p>Thanks very much.</p>

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<p>Being a research university, I’d say a bit more to the theoretical, as that’s what most of the professors are involved in, but it’s still a mix of the two. Although I’d say it’s probably dependent on the major and department.</p>

<p>I agree that a BS can be limiting. It seems as though the MS is becoming the new BS. Many people get jobs with just BS degrees, but there are a lot of companies that are looking for advanced degrees for higher positions. I have family members who have actually been limited by this.</p>

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<p>Thanks, 007.</p>