Architectural Building Engineering Technology
Bachelor of Science Degree
The Architectural Building Engineering Technology Program, at both the associate and bachelor levels, combines the art of designing buildings in the context of their fundamental systems and components with the engineering and technical concepts of construction.
The Architectural Building Engineering Technology Program is based upon the premise that buildings are designed and built using the team concept. As an integral member of that team, the architectural engineer must have the ability to create and construct buildings that will answer the economic, safety, technical, and aesthetic requirements of a project. This program allows the student to develop those necessary abilities by emphasizing the fundamentals of architectural design combined with the scientific and engineering aspects of planning, structures, environmental systems, and construction. The program is also designed to instill within the student a sense of professionalism and a desire to serve and contribute
to society through the solutions of its problems in a way which is technically, environmentally, and socially acceptable.
The bachelor degree program is firmly based upon the engineering concepts of architectural design and building sciences. In the bachelor program, students will study structural design using wood, steel, masonry, and concrete, advanced environmental and mechanical systems, civil engineering and building design. The program culminates with a Senior Thesis course. In this final quarter, students must demonstrate their understanding of and ability to utilize and synthesize the technical and engineering concepts they developed throughout their New England Tech experience.
Students who wish to pursue professional registration may take advantage of our agreement with Boston Architectural Center (BAC). That agreement guaranties NEIT graduates acceptance into BAC’s Master of Architecture program with advanced standing. BAC is a National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) accredited institution. Other students may pursue careers in associated fields such as construction management, facilities management, and real estate development, etc.
