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BS Lean Systems Engineering Technology at University of Kentucky

University of Kentucky, United States

Programme overview

This program offers students a seamless transition from our local community college, BCTC, into the UK College of Engineering. Students start their studies at BCTC in the AAS in Integrated Engineering Technology program. After earning their AAS, students transfer to UK to earn their bachelor's degree in Lean Systems Engineering Technology.

Faculty: Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering  |  Duration: 127 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall, Spring, Summer  |  Location: Lexington, KY, United States

What you will study

The Bachelor of Science in Lean Systems Engineering Technology program focuses on the integration of engineering principles with lean systems thinking to improve efficiency, productivity, and quality across industrial and manufacturing processes. Students study topics such as process improvement, systems analysis, project management, and data-driven decision-making. The curriculum emphasizes applied learning and problem-solving skills to design and manage streamlined, effective systems.

Career pathways

Lean Continuous Improvement Engineers Lean Engineers

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Application information

Entry requirements

University/college-level requirements (not programme-specific): official high school transcript with pre-college curriculum; ACT or SAT optional (test-optional admission). Applies to admission to Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering. Programme-specific requirements: This program is a bridge program intended primarily for students coming from the AAS in Integrated Engineering Technology program at BCTC. If you are interested in applying, please begin by applying to BCTC in the AAS in Integrated Engineering Technology program. BCTC will be your home institution until you complete all requirements for an AAS degree. If you complete your AAS degree requirements within a designated three-year period and meet the admission requirements as established by the UK Pigman College of Engineering (i.e., maintained a cumulative college GPA of 2.0 and completed MAT 170 or it equivalent with a C or higher grade), UK will become your home institution to complete the remaining courses in the curriculum. Your UK catalog year will be based on the year you enrolled in the joint program. Transfer Students To be accepted into the joint UK/BCTC program, transfer students must have a minimum cumulative college GPA of 2.0 and have completed MA 123 (MAT 170) or its equivalent with a C or higher grade and may be required to complete some courses at BCTC. Current UK Students If you are enrolled in any of UK-COE’s degree programs but want to change your major to Lean Systems Engineering Technology, you will need to consult with your academic advisor and follow the process for a change in major as required by UK. You must have a cumulative college GPA of 2.0, and you may be required to complete some courses at BCTC. Current BCTC Students If you are enrolled in the BCT

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

First-year entry term: Fall 2027 (applications open August 1). Transfer entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer.

UK is test-optional for admission and scholarships through the 2028-29 academic year; most freshman applicants may apply without an ACT or SAT score.

First-year applicants for Fall 2027: Early Action deadline December 1 (recommended for Lewis Honors College and competitive and academic scholarships); Regular Decision deadline February 15. Application fee is $50 for domestic and $60 for international applicants. Apply with the UK application or the Common App.

Transfer applicants: application deadlines are August 1 for Fall (scholarship deadline June 15), November 15 for Spring and April 15 for Summer. The application fee is $50, waived for applications fully submitted on listed Transfer Tuesday dates.

Graduate applicants apply online through The Graduate School application system; deadlines and supplemental materials are set by each programme page. Minimum undergraduate GPA 2.75, minimum graduate GPA 3.0, and 2.5 for graduate certificate applicants (programmes may require more).

Apply through the official page: https://academics.uky.edu/apply

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