2014-2015 University Catalog
■ Interdisciplinary Programs (VS)
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School: Volgenau School of Engineering
At the undergraduate level, the Volgenau School of Engineering offers two interdisciplinary undergraduate degrees: Mechanical Engineering, BS (pending SCHEV approval) and Cyber Security Engineering, BS (pending SCHEV approval) . The Volgenau School also offers an interdisciplinary minor in Mechanical Engineering. These programs are managed by the Volgenau School Dean’s office.
Mechanical engineering is the broadest of the engineering disciplines, concerned with anything that moves or uses energy. Mechanical engineers design, build, and analyze complex devices, systems and processes that involve the conversion of energy from one form to another, the production of work, and the transport of energy and mass from one location to another. For students not pursuing a major in mechanical engineering, a minor in mechanical engineering offers an opportunity to gain appreciation and working knowledge of topics in this discipline.
Cyber security engineering is concerned with the sustainability of today’s systems which depend not just on protecting computers and networks; it requires a proactive approach in engineering design of physical systems with cyber security incorporated from the beginning of system development. Cyber security engineering is an important quantitative methodology to be used in all industries including, but not limited to; transportation, energy, healthcare, infrastructure, finance, government (federal, state, and local), and defense. The program is focused on the cyber security engineering of integrated cyber-physical systems.
At the graduate level, the School offers two interdisciplinary degree programs: a PhD in Information Technology and an MS in Data Analytics Engineering. The PhD in Information Technology allows students to conduct their doctoral research under the supervision of any eligible faculty member of any of the school’s departments. A student may select to obtain this degree without a specific concentration or select one in the following areas: information security, information systems and software engineering. The Master of Science in Data Analytics Engineering is designed to provide students with an understanding of the technologies and methodologies necessary for data-driven decision-making. The programs are managed by the Graduate Student Affairs Office under the purview of the senior associate dean.
In addition to these programs, the Volgenau School also participates in an interdisciplinary Executive Master of Science in Management of Secure Information Systems program, which is administered primarily through the School of Management (SOM) and taught jointly by faculty from the Volgenau School of Engineering , School of Management , and the School of Public Policy . This unique program prepares professionals to meet the challenges required of those responsible for the safe, secure, and efficient operation of modern computerized information systems, which have become increasingly complex and ever more vulnerable to cyber attack. Students will understand the technical aspects of these systems, become familiar with the principles of management, and gain an understanding of the public policy impacts of regulatory and organizational decisions. ProgramsUndergraduate Degree(s)Undergraduate Minor(s)Master’s Degree(s)Master’s Level Certificate(s)Doctoral Degree(s)
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