Wentworth Institute of Technology

Founded in 1904, Wentworth Institute of Technology is an independent, co-educational, nationally-ranked institution offering career-focused education through 15 bachelor's degree programs in areas such as architecture, construction management, computer science, design, engineering, engineering technology, environmental science, and management of technology.

Academics

Wentworth's unique three-part experiential learning model combines class work, laboratory/studio work, and cooperative education to provide students with the hands-on approach to learning.

Additionally, Wentworth is a member of the Colleges of the Fenway Consortium, one of Boston's largest academic collaborations.

Co-op Program

Wentworth offers one of the largest and most comprehensive cooperative education programs of its kind in the nation. This program, which has been active for over 30 years, provides Wentworth graduates the ability to gain the professional work experience needed to succeed in their field.

Accreditation

Wentworth is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). Individual majors are accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE), the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET), the Foundation for Interior Design Education Research (FIDER), National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD), the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE), the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB), and the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (TAC/ABET). Read more about accreditation for individual majors.

Construction Management Program

The Construction Management (BCMT) program provides a background of technical skills that apply to construction projects from conception to completion. Students are taught the skills necessary to manage resources, time, cost and quality with emphasis on team building. During the program, the skills developed include management, budgeting and cost control, cost estimating, scheduling, engineering fundamentals, and the development of analytical and communication skills. In addition, the Construction Management program is a cooperative education program where "hands-on" experience is acquired. Career opportunities for the construction manager are found throughout the industry and include the following: construction companies, government agencies, architectural/engineering firms, industrial firms and manufacturing/materials suppliers.

Civil Engineering Technology Program

The mission of the Civil Engineering Technology (BCET) program is to provide a high quality undergraduate education that prepares graduates with the appropriate knowledge, skills, and attitudes to successfully begin a career designing and constructing in the built environment and continue to grow professionally and personally throughout their career. Historically, civil engineering technology has focused on the building and maintenance of Infrastructures such as highways, bridges, utilities, treatment plants, dams, tunnels, subways, and airports. Additionally , the profession is now equally concerned with preserving the environment.