Electronic and Electrical Engineering (ENG)

Language of Instruction:  English

Program Duration/ECTS credits:  240 ECTS

Awarded Academic Degree/Qualification:  Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Admission Type:  Individual Admission

About the program

The undergraduate program in Electronic and Electrical Engineering was developed in 2019. The program aims to train highly qualified specialists in the field of engineering and focuses on areas of application of electrical and electronic engineering, such as automotive industry, construction industry, defense, oil and gas industry, electricity generation and railway industry.

Besides focusing on providing necessary professional skills to the graduate, the program delivers several courses to endow graduates with broad insight that would prepare them to function efficiently and live in harmony, in society, in general. Some of these courses will enhance the critical thinking of the aspirants, and some will give a basic education in the field of natural sciences. With such broad background, graduates will be well-positioned to fill in the growing demand for problem solvers and leaders in the electrical engineering fields of microelectronics, signal processing, telecommunications, electronic, control and power engineering. To advance their job-oriented skills, students will have an opportunity to develop their managerial skills that are instrumental to a successful professional career.

Program Objectives

The mission of the Electrical and Electronic Engineering program is to prepare our students for careers in their chosen area of specialization. As such, the program aims to provide quality instruction, advisory services and student support to ensure students achieve their goals and gain the knowledge and experience required to succeed in the demanding field of Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

The Program has the following Educational Objectives (PEOs):

Graduates successfully apply their solid knowledge, skills and experience in a competitive professional environment, have a successful Electrical Engineering career and serve the increasing needs of the professional and civil society;

• Graduates are equipped with appropriate skills to be efficient team leaders as well as team members;
• Graduates pursue lifelong learning in order to stay current with contemporary issues and recent advances in the field for sustained success in their professional careers.

Main areas of study

The Electrical and Electronic Engineering program curriculum consists of consecutive required and elective courses culminating in a major engineering design experience at the end of the studies. The curriculum devotes adequate attention and time to mathematics, basic sciences and general education.

Learning Outcomes and Competencies (General and Subject-specified)

The program learning outcomes aim at equipping students with:

• An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
• An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
• An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
• An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
• An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
• An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions

An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Teaching Methods

• Lectures and Seminars;
• Written and Verbal Method;
• Analysis and Synthesis Method;
• Problem-Based Learning;
• Group Work;
• Laboratory Work;
• Practical Work;
• Flipped Classroom;
• Reflection;
• Project Work Individually and in Teams.

Note: Specific teaching methods are identified for each individual program component and are listed in relevant syllabi.

Employment opportunities

Graduates of the Electrical and Electronic Engineering bachelor program can work in a variety of industries. Below is a non-comprehensive list:

• Automotive industry
• Built environment industry
• Defense industry
• Oil and gas industry
• Power generation industry
• Rail industry

Program Structure

The Electrical and Electronics Engineering curriculum requires a total of 240 ECTS.

Partition of credits among program modules:

8 Semesters, 240 ECTS (1 ECTS - 25 hours)

• General Education – at least 30 ECTS;
• Mathematics and Basic Sciences - at least 60 ECTS;
• Major Program - 144 ECTS (including 24 ECTS electives).

For National Accreditation considerations:

8 Semesters, 240 ECTS (1 ECTS - 25 hours)

• General Education – 72 ECTS (including 6 ECTS electives);
• Major Program - 168 ECTS (including 24 ECTS electives).