Program Educational Objectives

The Electrical Engineering graduate program has established the following program educational objectives. Graduates of the program will:

  • Possess in-depth expertise for a successful engineering career and/or a successful undertaking of further graduate level studies;
  • Meet the challenges of the future through continuing professional growth; and
  • Exhibit concern for social and environmental impact of engineering decisions

Student Outcomes

The Electrical Engineering graduate program has established the following student outcomes:

  • An ability to apply advanced knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering to identify, formulate and solve complex engineering problems in a specialized area, such as electronic circuit design, telecommunications and networks, or digital and computer engineering
  • An ability to apply both analysis and synthesis in the engineering design process, resulting in designs that meet constraints and specifications, which include societal, environmental, and ethical factors as appropriate to the design
  • An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation and testing procedures using advanced analytical/numerical techniques and/or modern engineering tools, and to analyze and draw conclusions from data
  • An ability to conduct graduate level research with adequate research skills including information literacy and self-learning
  • An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences through various media.
  • An ability to plan and manage engineering projects, including goal establishment, task scheduling, and risk and uncertainty management