Engineering Technology is the practical application of engineering principles and practice to real-world problems. Engineering Technology is differentiated, in part, by the level and amount of math involved but also in the emphasis on engineering applications rather than theory and research. While there is overlap in career outcomes for students in both Engineering and Engineering Technology, careers in Engineering Technology tend to be more applied and would include construction and manufacturing process management, field engineering, engineering sales and marketing, product service and support, product testing, and product quality control.

Students in the Engineering Technology Program will learn computational tools for engineering, engineering design methods, engineering ethics and standards, quality systems, and elective content focused on general engineering and semiconductor manufacturing. The NAU experience culminates in a one-semester Capstone where students will work with our industry partners on real-world problems that will prepare them for jobs and give them industry networking opportunities.

NAU's BS in Engineering Technology (BSET) program includes flexible pathways that include: (1) a 90-30 option for students at Pima Community College who have completed both their AGEC requirements and an Associate of Applied Science in select Industry, Manufacturing & Construction programs, (2) a two-year BS completion option for students with significant community college coursework which includes select technical coursework, and (3) as a four-year stand-alone option for students interested in completing an engineering technology degree wholly at NAU.