Mechanical Engineering MAJOR MAP
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.)
1ST YEAR
NAVIGATE University Studies; Math;
English; Chemistry; Mechanical
COURSEWORK Engineering; Humanities/Social
Science Elective; Wellness
Elective
Curriculum Guide
DEVELOP Consider an on-campus job in
SKILLS THROUGH an area of interest. Explore
EXPERIENCE student organizations to join,
aligned with career direction.
See NDSU Clubs Directory for
ideas.
SEEK OUT Consider volunteering with a
CONNECTIONS community organization related
to engineering. The
NDSU Volunteer Network can
help you find opportunities.
UNDERSTAND Visit the Study Abroad office to
BROADER explore potential overseas
PERSPECTIVES study options.
GO! Struggling with career or
BUILD YOUR program decisions? Go to
orientation sessions, visit with
FUTURE
Academic Advising, visit with
the Career Center, and attend
Career Fairs during the year.
2ND YEAR
Math; Physics; Communication;
Mechanical Engineering;
Industrial/Manufacturing
Engineering; Humanities/ Fine
Arts Elective
Consider an on- or off-campus
job to expand experience.
Take more responsibility within
clubs or co-curricular activities.
Get involved with the student
chapter of the
American Society of Mechanica
l Engineers
(ASME).
Start or continue volunteering
with organizations related to
engineering
Start thinking about where you
would like to study or intern
abroad if this is an interest. Talk
with a Peer Mentor in the
Study Abroad Office.
Submit application for abroad
opportunity, if relevant.
Explore different careers areas
by engaging with the
Mechanical Engineering Dept.,
Career Center, connecting with
alumni on LinkedIn, and
attending Engineering Expos.
3RD YEAR 4TH OR FINAL YEAR
Where could I go after
English; Mechanical
Engineering; Electrical
Mechanical Engineering; Three
Technical Electives
graduation?
Engineering; Engineering Acoustics
Ethics/Social Responsibility; Aviation and aircraft
Two Technical Electives management
Automotives
Biomechanics
CONSIDER A SUMMER JOB OR INTERNSHIP
Biomedical technology
Stay during the summer as an Investigate requirements for full-
Business and management
Communications
assistant to a faculty member time jobs or other opportunities
Construction
or apply for student research related to careers of interest.
opportunities.
Economics
Assess experience you’re lacking
Education
Consider applying for a summer and fill in gaps with volunteering,
clubs, internships..
Electrical services
job or internship between your
Environmental sustainability
3rd and 4th year.
Industrial engineering
Information technology
Do some targeted networking Consider joining professional
International development
Manufacturing
with alumni working in careers associations such as ASME.
of interest by joining Join groups on LinkedIn reflecting
Materials engineering
engineering groups on specific careers or topics of Market data analysis
LinkedIn. Medicine
interest in Mechanical
Engineering. Metallurgical engineering
Nuclear engineering
Occupational health and safety
Product design
Study or intern abroad, if Prepare for work or studies in a Renewable resources &
relevant. foreign country and research sustainability
possible visa regulations. Research analysis
Build your intercultural
Robotics
competence by getting
Sound engineering
involved with other cultures or
by improving your language Structural analysis
skills. Transportation
Quality assurance
Ventilation
Begin to streamline your career Apply for jobs, graduate school, or
additional training. Get help from
focus area. Research education *Some careers may require additional
and experience requirements the Career Center with job training
searching, resumes, letters,
for careers of interest. If
needed, prepare to take a interviews, grad school apps, etc.
graduate school test.
Last Updated: 12.19.2017