MSOE and FVTC create new 2+2 agreement
| Published: December 20, 2012 |
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Milwaukee School of Engineering and Fox Valley Technical College announced today the creation of a new 2+2 transfer agreement. Graduates of FVTC’s construction management technology program can more easily pursue a baccalaureate degree in construction management at MSOE, as their associate degree credits will transfer seamlessly to MSOE.
“Construction management is a strong industry that is going to see continued growth as our economy continues to recover,” said Blake Wentz, MSOE assistant professor and construction management program director. “Our new agreement with Fox Valley Technical College gives students with an associate degree the opportunity to advance their education and make themselves even more attractive to employers. The average starting salary for the 2011-2012 graduates of MSOE’s construction management program was $54,562.”
“Fox Valley Technical College is excited about adding another chapter to its longstanding partnership with MSOE,” said Rich Cass, instructor in FVTC’s construction management technology program. “This new agreement gives students from Fox Valley Tech an outstanding pathway to a broader range of career opportunities. Students can also immediately enter the workforce with an associate degree from FVTC, while continuing their education toward a baccalaureate degree at MSOE. This roadmap to success is also cost-effective and anchored by great reputations on behalf of both institutions.”
This new agreement is a win-win for both institutions, and for students. There is a definite advantage for students to continue their education and pursue a bachelor’s degree. Many larger firms will command a 4-year undergraduate degree. A bachelor’s degree enhances the marketability of the graduate with more refined skills in communication and design.
FVTC already has several transfer agreements in place with MSOE. Through these agreements, FVTC’s associate degree graduates who meet admission requirements can enter MSOE’s bachelor’s degree completion program in Electrical Engineering Technology (EET) or Management. FVTC students must be graduates of one of the following programs for either the EET or Management pathway through MSOE: Mechanical Design Technology, Accounting, Administrative Assistant, Banking and Financials Services, Business Management, Human Resources, IT-Computer Support Specialist, IT-Network Specialist, IT-Programmer/Analyst, IT-Web Development and Design Specialist, Marketing, Paralegal, or Supervisory Management.
For more information, contact Marge Rubin, FVTC’s coordinator of articulated programs/credit transfer, at (920) 735-4878; Richard Cass, FVTC construction management technology program director at (920) 232-6018; or Blake Wentz, MSOE assistant professor and construction management program director at (414) 277-2204.
MSOE is an independent, non-profit university with about 2,500 students. MSOE offers 20 bachelor’s degrees and nine master’s degrees in the engineering, engineering technology, building and infrastructure engineering, health-related engineering, computer, mathematics, business and nursing fields. The university has a national academic reputation; longstanding ties to business and industry; dedicated professors with real-world experience; extremely high placement rates; and the highest average starting and mid-career salaries of any Wisconsin university according to PayScale Inc. MSOE graduates are well-rounded, technologically experienced and highly productive professionals and leaders.
FVTC is Wisconsin’s largest technical college, serving nearly 53,000 people a year. The college offers more than 230 associate degree, technical diploma, certificate programs, and instruction related to 15 apprenticeship trades, in addition to serving as a leader in providing customized training for business and industry. On average, 90% of FVTC graduates are employed within six months of graduation, and the college has nearly 30 programs with 100% graduate placement, based on the 2011 graduating class. FVTC has regional centers, campuses, and specialized training sites throughout its five-county district, with its main campus located in Appleton.