ABET Accreditation

Within a few years after graduation, graduates of the program are expected to:

• PEO1: Contribute to substantial computing projects by employing theories and practices of computing, mathematics, statistics, and programming languages;
• PEO2: Engage in continuous learning and professional development to maintain technical competence and adapt to evolving technologies and challenges;
• PEO3: Take on increased responsibilities in planning and coordinating team efforts to construct effective and financially sound computing solutions;
• PEO4: Make ethical, informed, responsible, and risk-aware decisions in professional settings.

Graduates of the program will have an ability to:

• SO1: Analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
• SO2: Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
• SO3: Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
• SO4: Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
• SO5: Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
• SO6: Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions. [CS]

Within a few years after graduation, graduates of the program are expected to:

• PEO1: Contribute to substantial computing projects by employing theories and practices of computing, mathematics, statistics, and software engineering;
• PEO2: Engage in continuous learning and professional development to maintain technical competence and adapt to evolving technologies and challenges;
• PEO3: Take on increased responsibilities in planning and coordinating team efforts to construct effective and financially sound computing solutions;
• PEO4: Make ethical, informed, responsible, and risk-aware decisions in professional settings.

Graduates of the program will have:

• SO1: An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
• SO2: 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.
• SO3: An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
• SO4: 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.
• SO5: An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
• SO6: An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
• SO7: An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Within a few years after graduation, graduates of the program are expected to:

• PEO 1: Achieve successful professional engagement and progression in Cybersecurity or related domains by applying appropriate technical knowledge and professional skills.
• PEO 2: Contribute effectively to cross-functional teams to analyze and solve complex technical or organizational problems.
• PEO 3: Demonstrate professionalism through ethical practice, effective communication, and responsible decision-making in their professional activities.
• PEO 4: Engage in continuous learning and professional development to maintain technical competence and adapt to evolving technologies and challenges.

Graduates of the program will have an ability to:

• SO1: Analyze a complex computing problems and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
• SO2: Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
• SO3: Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
• SO4: Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
• SO5: Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
• SO6: Apply security principles and practices to maintain operations in the presence of risks and threats. [CY]