Florida Institute of Technology Florida Tech (FIT) 

IAU-006373

United States of America - Florida

top General Information

Address

Street:150 W. University Blvd.

City:Melbourne

Province:Florida

Post Code:32901

WWW:https://www.fit.edu

Other Sites

Orlando; Spaceport; Panama City; Northrop Grumman Corporation; Lockheed Martin

Institution Funding

Private

History

Founded in 1958 as Brevard Engineering College, Florida Institute of Technology (Florida Tech) acquired its current status and title in 1966. Florida Tech is a private research university located in Melbourne, Florida with four colleges: College of Engineering & Science, College of Psychology & Liberal Arts, College of Business, College of Aeronautics.

Academic Year

August to August (August-December; January-May; May-August)

Admission Requirements

Graduation from high school or equivalent, and College Board SAT or ACT examination. TOEFL test for foreign students

Language(s)

English

Accrediting Agency

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Religious Affiliation

None

Student Body

co-ed

top Officers

Head : John Nicklow

Job title:President and CEO

Years of office:2023-


Senior Administrative Officer : John Kiss

Job title:Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

Years of office:2024-


International Relations Officer : Amanda Kay Moske

Job title:Executive Director of Institutional Research and Chief Data Officer

Years of office:2023-


International Relations Officer : Jackie Lingner

Job title:Director, International Student and Scholar Services

top Divisions

College : College of Aeronautics

Fields of study:Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science

More details:Our programs prepare students to succeed in the global aviation industry, not just as a pilot but as an aviation professional. Please visit: https://www.fit.edu/aeronautics/academics-and-learning/areas-of-study/


College : College of Engineering & Science

Fields of study:Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Astronomy and Space Science, Biological and Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Management, Environmental Engineering, Marine Science and Oceanography, Mathematics and Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Meteorology, Natural Sciences, Physics, Software Engineering, Surveying and Mapping

More details:Students examine everything from the depths of our oceans to the far reaches of our universe. Please visit: https://www.fit.edu/engineering-and-science/academics-and-learning/majors-and-degrees/


College : College of Psychology and Liberal Arts

Fields of study:Behavioural Sciences, Clinical Psychology, Communication Studies, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Psychology

More details:Home to three schools: School of Psychology; School of Arts & Communication; School of Behavior Analysis. Please visit: https://www.fit.edu/psychology-and-liberal-arts/academics-and-learning/


College : Nathan M. Bisk College of Business

Fields of study:Accountancy, Business Administration, Human Resources, Logistics Management, Management Systems, Marketing

More details:Your educational experience will be broader in scope than the title of your degree program. Please visit: https://www.fit.edu/business/academics-and-learning/areas-of-study/

top Degrees

Certificate or Diploma (Sub-Bachelor)


Associate Degree

Fields of study:Accountancy, Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Business Administration, Management, Marketing, Psychology


Bachelor's Degree

Fields of study:Accountancy, Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Air Transport, Applied Mathematics, Arts and Humanities, Astronomy and Space Science, Astrophysics, Behavioural Sciences, Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Biomedicine, Business Administration, Business Computing, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Communication Studies, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Construction Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Finance, Genetics, Health Administration, Human Resources, Information Technology, International Business, Journalism, Leadership, Management, Marine Biology, Marine Engineering, Marine Science and Oceanography, Marketing, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Meteorology, Physics, Psychology, Safety Engineering, Software Engineering, Sports Management, Sustainable Development, Transport Management


Post-bachelor's Diploma/Certificate

Fields of study:Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Behavioural Sciences, Business and Commerce, Communication Studies, Computer Engineering, Data Processing, Energy Engineering, Information Technology, Management, Marketing


Master's Degree

Fields of study:Accountancy, Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Air Transport, Applied Mathematics, Astronomy and Space Science, Behavioural Sciences, Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Cell Biology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Communication Studies, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Data Processing, Design, Ecology, Education, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Management, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Finance, Health Administration, Human Resources, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Information Management, Information Technology, Leadership, Management, Management Systems, Marine Biology, Marine Engineering, Marine Science and Oceanography, Mathematics Education, Mechanical Engineering, Meteorology, Molecular Biology, Natural Resources, Operations Research, Physics, Public Administration, Safety Engineering, Science Education, Software Engineering, Technology Education, Transport Management


Doctor's Degrees (Professional Practice)

Fields of study:Air Transport, Business Administration, Clinical Psychology


Education Specialist Degree

Fields of study:Mathematics Education, Science Education, Technology Education


Doctor's Degree (Research/Scholarship)

Fields of study:Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Air Transport, Applied Mathematics, Astronomy and Space Science, Behavioural Sciences, Biological and Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Cell Biology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Design, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Marine Engineering, Marine Science and Oceanography, Mathematics Education, Mechanical Engineering, Molecular Biology, Operations Research, Physics, Science Education, Technology Education

Note

For a comprehensive list of degrees and programs offered: https://www.fit.edu/programs/

top Student & Staff Numbers

Staff

Statistics Year:2023-2024

Full Time Total:487

Staff with Doctorate

Full Time Total:348

Students

Statistics Year:2023-2024

Total:9656

Foreign Total:1689

Updated on 07-05-2024