Through the years, our graduates consistently find success in employment or ingraduate schools within six months of graduation.
School of Engineering, Computing and Construction Management
SECCM delivers practical, hands-on experiences so graduates can adapt to rapid technological change, communicate, and interact effectively.
About the school
Message from Dean Griffin
Welcome to the School of Engineering, Computing and Construction Management at Roger Williams University. I very much appreciate your interest in our programs.
At SECCM, bright, motivated students work on and study timely, real-world topics in modern facilities. Our innovative faculty use novel pedagogical approaches to educate and state-of-the-art research techniques to advance their fields. Our dedicated staff work tirelessly to ensure that these activities occur seamlessly. We do these things in an environment that is welcoming to all.
We invite you to check out our new to learn more about our mission and vision and how the SECCM community works to achieve them. You can also explore our website or read the latest version of our newsletter. Better yet, come and visit us on our beautiful campus in Bristol!
- 100%Placement of Graduates
- 100%First Job, Dream Industry
SECCM graduates land their first jobs in their targeted industries, such as engineering, defense, construction, manufacturing, technology, or consulting.
- $72,245Average Starting Salary
of 2022 SECCM graduates

State-of-the-Art Facilities
The newest building on the Bristol campus, the Richard L. Bready Applied Learning Laboratories is designed to foster collaboration and innovation while offering high-tech resources for experiential learning. The three-floor, 27,325-square-foot building, features seven cutting-edge laboratories, senior design project rooms and open spaces dedicated to hands-on education.

Engineering
Engineering at ÇéÉ«ÎåÔÂÌì is unique in its structure: a broad, liberal arts-infused foundation of math, science and engineering layered with an in-depth specialization in civil, computer, electrical or mechanical engineering or a customized study. Through this accredited program, you’ll develop the creativity and flexibility to solve practical problems that benefit humanity in our complex and rapidly changing world.

Computer Science
Computer Science is about more than performing calculations and learning specific programming languages -- it’s about precision, problem solving and creating technology services and solutions that will work in an increasingly complex future. With coursework that combines solid theory, real-world practice and specialization options, ÇéÉ«ÎåÔÂÌì students are ready for high-demand career fields from app developers to large scale software systems designers.

Construction Management
The accredited undergraduate Construction Management program at ÇéÉ«ÎåÔÂÌì prepares future leaders of residential, commercial and highway building. Through classes, labs and hands-on projects in engineering, business, math, science, law and liberal arts, you’ll learn how to manage construction projects from start to finish -- including scheduling, budgeting, choosing materials and safely supervising people. That’s why construction employers regularly report that our graduates exceed expectations for performance.

Faculty and Staff
Our faculty and staff consists of academic experts and experienced professionals from around the country. They are involved in all aspects of educating our students and guiding them to program completion and career success.

Accreditation
The Engineering program is accredited by the . The Construction Management program is accredited by the . The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science is accredited by the under the General Criteria and the Computer Science Criteria.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The SECCM is committed to promoting and celebrating the differences that contribute to the vibrancy of our community, fostering a space where all individuals can be their authentic selves, and following practices that allow and empower all community members to thrive.
Our DEI Goals
- To foster a welcoming atmosphere in which all SECCM community members feel a strong sense of belonging.
- To be a gender-inclusive community to which we recruit more female-identifying and nonbinary individuals.
- To diversify our community toward reflecting the heterogeneity of the greater regional, national, and global populations.
Student Clubs
: Innovate, Elevate, Celebrate Women in Engineering.
: Building Foundations, Breaking Barriers.
Multicultural STEM Alliance: Unity in Discovery: Bridging Cultures in STEM.

Beyond Theory
Alexia Byusa, ÇéÉ«ÎåÔÂÌì Class of 2017Choosing a college major couldn’t have been simpler for Alexia Byusa. Now she's an ÇéÉ«ÎåÔÂÌì alumna with the knowledge and experience to design the cities of tomorrow as a civil engineer.
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