Below is the recommended high school background list by field:
Architectural Engineering and Building Construction Field
Architectural Engineering and Construction Management
Algebra 2 years
Geometry 1 year
Trigonometry 1 year
Pre-calculus or equivalent 1 year
Chemistry 1 year
Physics 1 year
English 4 years
Business Field
Business, International Business, Management Information Systems* and Technical Communication
Algebra 2 years
Geometry 1 year
Science 1 year
English 4 years
Management**
Students who have graduated from an associate degree program or have completed two years of undergraduate course work (at least 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits); have an achievement record that satisfies MSOE's admission requirements, and wish to enroll in the Bachelor of Science in Management program, will be admitted with junior standing.
Admissions Prerequisites
As part of their previous study, students must have completed the following prerequisite subjects:
- microeconomics
- macroeconomics
- business law
- one course in college mathematics
- two courses in natural science (at least one with laboratory)
- English composition
- technical composition
- speech
- two courses in humanistic studies (humanities and/or social sciences)
- computer methods and applications (word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation)
If any prerequisite subjects are missing, specific courses will be assigned in addition to the prescribed BSM curriculum. Note this may require additional time for completion of the degree.
See Transfer Admission Requirements.
*One unit of computer science is highly recommended for management information systems.
**Transfer program only
Computer Field
Computer and Software Engineering*
Algebra 2 years
Geometry 1 year
Trigonometry ½ year
Pre-calculus or equivalent ½ year
Chemistry 1 year
Physics 1 year
English 4 years
*One computer programming course is highly recommended for those interested in computer or software engineering.
Management Information Systems**
Algebra 2 years
Geometry 1 year
Science 1 year
English 4 years
**One unit of computer science is highly recommended management information systems.
Engineering Field
Electrical, Industrial, and Mechanical Engineering
Algebra 2 years
Geometry 1 year
Trigonometry ½ year
Pre-calculus or equivalent ½ year
Chemistry 1 year
Physics 1 year
English 4 years
Engineering*
See Transfer Admission Requirements.
*Part-time, evening program
Engineering Technology Field
Electrical Engineering Technology*, Mechanical Engineering Technology*
See Transfer Admission Requirements.
*Transfer program only
Health-Related Field
Biomedical Engineering
Algebra 2 years
Geometry 1 year
Trigonometry ½ year
Pre-calculus or equivalent ½ year
Chemistry 1 year
Biology 1 year
Physics 1 year
English 4 years
Nursing
Algebra 2 years
Geometry 1 year
Advanced Science or Math 1 year
Biology 1 year
Chemistry 1 year
English 4 years
