Montana State University-Northern
College of Technical Sciences
Diesel Technology BS
Program Overview

Diesel Student Our Diesel Technology programs offer a unique, hands-on technology education recognized by industry leaders as one of the nation's leading diesel programs. Our curriculum is relevant to students’ lives and careers, valuable in terms of content and competencies, and connected to the needs of industry. It strives to provide an environment that fosters excellence in learning and one that nurtures discovery of knowledge for advancement, academic excellence in the classroom, and personal growth through collaboration and teamwork.

MSU-Northern features a variety of Diesel Technology offerings including a four year Bachelor of Science degree, an Associate of Applied Science degree, and a minor. The programs are designed to allow one to advance from one to another without losing credits or repeating courses. This allows you to choose the option that best meets your career goals.

The Field Maintenance Option in the Diesel program allows students majoring in Diesel to complete a concentration that enhances their skills in welding and fabrication. Students that complete this option commonly work for construction companies and dealerships and operate service trucks on off site locations.

You can also focus on your particular interest by participating in a cooperative education experience. This opportunity provides you with a chance to explore your field and gain work experience while earning university credit.

MSU-N’s Diesel Program is one of a limited number of universities offering 4-year degrees in Diesel Technology.

Transfer (2+2)
We have articulation agreements with a number of schools in the United States and Canada allowing students earning an associate degree to transfer into our 4-year Bachelors of Science degree:

  • MSU-Billings COT
  • Helena COT
  • Linn-Benton
  • Olds College
 
  • Portland Community College
  • Centralia College
  • Spokane Community College
  • MT Tech - U of M COT
     
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Career Opportunities
Sampling of Employers of
MSU-Northern Design Drafting Graduates
General Electric
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad
Peter Kiewit
Case/New Holland Tractor & Equipment
Western States Equipment Co.
NC Machinery Co.
Halton Company
Peterson Machinery Co.
Hyster
John Deere Construction - Pape
John Deere Ag. - Brant Holding
  Fairbanks Gold Mining Inc. - Kinross
AGCO
Detroit Diesel-Interstate Diesel
Cummins Engine Company
Cummins Northwest
Cummins Rocky Mountain
IVECO Engines North America
Fairbanks Morse
Stewart Stevens
Warsilla

After graduation, you may find employment in industry as a service technician, service manager, shop foreman, district representative for a major corporation, or be self-employed.

Advisors

Greg Clouse
   Office: Brockmann Center 210O
   Phone: (406) 265-4187

Steven Don
   Office: Brockmann Center 210S
   Phone: (406) 265-4185

Will Taylor
   Office: Brockmann Center 210L
   Phone: (406) 265-4158