BSc in Motorsports Engineering
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
Key Information
Campus location
Indianapolis, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 48,470 / per year
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Introduction
IUPUI is the first university in the United States to offer a bachelor's degree in motorsports engineering. This 4-year Purdue University Bachelor of Science degree in Motorsports Engineering was founded in May 2008 and is designed to prepare graduates for careers in the motorsports industry as well as automotive-related companies. The focus is on teaching fundamentals of engineering and includes hands-on projects that involve designing, analyzing, and building actual systems.
Curriculum
Freshman Year
| First Semester (17 credit hours) | Second Semester (16 credit hours) |
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Sophomore Year
| Third Semester (17 credit hours) | Fourth Semester (17 credit hours) |
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Junior Year
| Fifth Semester (15 credit hours) | Sixth Semester (15 credit hours) |
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Senior Year
| Seventh Semester (16 credit hours) | Eighth Semester (15 credit hours) |
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Program Outcome
Program Educational Objectives
The program educational objectives of the Motorsports Engineering undergraduate program are to integrate engineering and life science principles into a comprehensive curriculum that produces graduates who can achieve the following career and professional accomplishments if desired:
- Meet expectations of employers in Motorsports Engineering and related fields
- Achieve recognition and/or advancement consistent with their education
- Continue growth in professional knowledge through additional education, certification, or licensing
MSTE Student Outcomes
The MSTE Program is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), which is a nationally recognized standard of quality for engineering and technology programs. Upon completion of the MSTE degree, students will be able to:
- Outcome 1:
- An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
- Outcome 2:
- An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
- Outcome 3:
- An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- Outcome 4:
- An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
- Outcome 5:
- An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
- Outcome 6:
- An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
- Outcome 7:
- An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.