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
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鈥淲elcome to SECCM, where students become innovators, problem solvers, and leaders in engineering, computing, and construction management.鈥

Welcome to the School of Engineering, Computing and Construction Management (SECCM) at Roger Williams University

At SECCM, we prepare students for impactful careers in engineering, computer science, cybersecurity, and construction management. Our programs combine rigorous academics with hands-on experience, giving students opportunities to work on real-world projects in state-of-the-art labs and facilities.

Our faculty are dedicated teachers and researchers who bring both expertise and innovation to the classroom. Supported by our professional staff, they help create a collaborative learning environment that is welcoming to all students and focused on preparing them for success.

We are proud to offer:

  • Experiential learning through labs, real-world projects, and industry connections.
  • Undergraduate and graduate opportunities including majors, minors, graduate certificates, and master鈥檚 programs.
  • Personalized mentorship where faculty work closely with students to guide their academic and professional development.
  • Career-focused outcomes with strong ties to industries shaping the future.

We invite you to:

  • Explore our programs in Engineering, Computing, Cybersecurity, and Construction Management
  • Read our latest SECCM newsletter
  • Visit our beautiful Bristol campus and experience SECCM firsthand
     

At SECCM, you will find a community of students, faculty, and staff who are passionate about learning, innovation, and making a difference in the world.

SECCM 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.

Meet the Faculty and Staff
  • 100%
    Placement of Graduates

    Through the years, our graduates consistently find success in employment or ingraduate schools within six months of graduation.

  • 100%
    First Job, Dream Industry

    SECCM graduates land their first jobs in their targeted industries, such as engineering, defense, construction, manufacturing, technology, or consulting.

  • $72,245
    Average Starting Salary

    of 2022 SECCM graduates

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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.

Explore the Richard L. Bready Applied Learning Laboratories
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Engineering

Engineering at 草榴社区 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鈥檒l develop the creativity and flexibility to solve practical problems that benefit humanity in our complex and rapidly changing world.

Explore Our Engineering Program
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Computer Science

Computer Science is about more than performing calculations and learning specific programming languages -- it鈥檚 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, 草榴社区 students are ready for high-demand career fields from app developers to large scale software systems designers.

Explore Our Computer Science Program
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Construction Management

The accredited undergraduate Construction Management program at 草榴社区 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鈥檒l learn how to manage construction projects from start to finish -- including scheduling, budgeting, choosing materials and safely supervising people. That鈥檚 why construction employers regularly report that our graduates exceed expectations for performance. 

Explore Our Construction Management Program
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Cybersecurity & Networking

Cybersecurity & Networking at 草榴社区 prepares students to defend digital infrastructure in a world where cyber threats evolve daily. This hands-on program blends computer science fundamentals with real-world cybersecurity applications鈥攃overing network security, cyber law, digital forensics, ethical hacking, and systems administration. Whether you're pursuing a career in cyber defense, network engineering, or information security, you'll graduate with the technical expertise and ethical grounding to protect data, systems, and organizations across every industry.

Explore Our Cybersecurity & Networking Program
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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.

Enrollment and Graduation Data
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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.

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Beyond Theory

Alexia Byusa, 草榴社区 Class of 2017
Engineering

Choosing a college major couldn鈥檛 have been simpler for Alexia Byusa. Now she's an 草榴社区 alumna with the knowledge and experience to design the cities of tomorrow as a civil engineer.

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