Minor in International Engineering
Preparing to practice engineering in a global economy is important for new engineers to advance in their careers. In addition to a strong engineering background, there is a need for engineers with cross-cultural experience and foreign language abilities. Students in the A. James Clark School of Engineering may earn a Minor in International Engineering (MIE) by completing requirements that can include language, culture studies, internationally related studies, international engineering or international engineering-related courses and an engineering abroad experience (work, study or research). Students interested in completing this minor program should contact the MIE advisor in the Clark School for advisement. Students who successfully complete the requirements for a Minor will have the accomplishment noted on their transcript.
Requirements for a Minor in International Engineering
The “Minor in International Engineering” requires 15-20 credits depending on the combination of 3 and 4 credit courses a student might choose to complete.
- International Business Cultures for Engineering & Technology
(ENES472/SLLC472) [3 credits] - An engineering study, work or research experience abroad (up to six credits of engineering courses completed as part of an engineering study abroad program may count to fulfill requirements for the international engineering minor). [0-6 credits]
- Foreign language, culture studies, internationally-related studies or international engineering-related courses selected in consultation with the MIE advisor and related to the locale of the engineering abroad experience. [6-17credits]
Additional Requirements
- A maximum of six credits may count toward the student’s engineering major.
- A maximum of six credits completed abroad may count toward the minor.
- A minimum of nine credits must be completed at the 300-level or above and at
least six of those credits must be completed at the University of Maryland. - All courses counted toward the minor must be completed with a “C” or better.
Documents
- Complete Minor in International Engineering Information Packet (pdf)
- Examples for MIE Completion only (pdf)
- Advising worksheet only (pdf)
Minor in International Engineering Advisor
Mr. Caine Francis, Coordinator
International Engineering Programs
Undergraduate Recruitment & Special Programs
A. James Clark School of Engineering
University of Maryland
1124 Glenn L. Martin Hall
College Park, MD 20742-3011
Phone: (301) 405-5342, Fax: (301) 314-9867
Email: cfranci4@umd.edu
