Our curriculum is relevant to students' lives and careers, valuable in terms of content and competencies and connected to the needs of industry.  It strives to provide an environment that fosters excellence in learning and one that nurtures discovery of knowledge for advancement, academic excellence in the classroom , and personal growth through collaboration and teamwork.

Montana State University-Northern Diesel Technology is recognized as a leading diesel mechanic college by industry leaders. The curriculum focuses on relevant and valuable content and competencies.

• Join a program at MSU-N that is one of the few that offers a full 4-year degree in Diesel Technology.

• Benefit from the diesel mechanic program offering carefully structured curriculum that matches industry standards and expectations.
• Participate in a variety of diesel technology programs at MSU-Northern that give you the choice to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree (BS), begin your career right away with an Associate of Applied Science (AAS), or pair another major with a diesel mechanic minor.
• Accelerate through the program by taking courses that are designed to advance your education without losing credits or repeating classes.

Bachelor's Degree in Diesel Technology: Fully Equipped for Career Success.

MSU-Northern's bachelor's program in diesel technology is designed so students can easily transfer from a number of partner 2-year schools in the United States and Canada. We have articulation agreements that allow students earning an Associate's degree to finish a 4-year degree at MSU-N. Partner schools include: MSU-Billings, Helena COT, Linn-Benton, Olds College, Portland Community College, Centralia College, Spokane Community College, MT Tech – U of M COT.

Diesel Technology Faculty: Advanced Understanding. Student-focused.

• Be mentored by faculty at MSU-N's auto diesel school who work closely with industry leaders to ensure that our program provides career-establishing education.
• Study with diesel mechanic college educators who nurture discovery of knowledge for advancement, academic excellence in the classroom, and personal growth through collaboration and teamwork.

Diesel Technology Courses: All-Inclusive. Industry-driven.

• Engine and Systems – Learn hands on skills through courses that thoroughly cover diesel engines, fuel systems, electrical, heating and air conditioning, hydraulics, powertrains, and chassis repair.
• Diagnostics – Learn to diagnose engines, power shifts, and heavy duty automatic diesels.
• Welding – Study welding basics and learn to use it in repair.
• Math and Writing – Enhance core curriculum with classes that improve communication and business skills.