= Co-op Program =
Arguably, the most attractive aspect of studying at Kettering University is the co-op program. Each term at Kettering University is 11 weeks long , and there are four terms or quarters per year. Students alternate between co-op (usually at a company) and school every term. Essentially, every student works working and studying for six a total of 6 months in the year and studies for the other sixeach. Most students graduate with two years of valuable industrial work experience and have a better understanding of the work placeworkplace. Most students even complete Also included in Kettering's graduation requirements is a six month long mandatory Undergraduate Thesis project, which, while generally being done at a student's co-op, can also be finished through school research or by creating an entrepreneurial venture.
All this practical experience combined offers a much more hands-on approach to I&E. Students learn the basics of managing a project and delivering results along with developing a healthy work ethic.