ABET Accreditation

ABET is the recognized accreditor for college and university programs in applied science, computing, engineering, and engineering technology. ABET is a federation of 35 professional and technical societies representing these fields. Among the most respected accreditation organizations in the United States, ABET has provided leadership and quality assurance in higher education for over 80 years.

ABET accredits over 3,709 programs at 752 colleges and universities in 30 countries. Over 2,200 dedicated volunteers participate annually in ABET evaluation activities.

ABET is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

The Electrical Engineering program and the Computer Engineering program are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org. Robotics Engineering will seek ABET accreditation after the first student graduates.

Electrical Engineering Undergraduate Educational Objectives and Student Outcomes

Electrical Engineering is a broad field encompassing many specialties. Michigan Tech electrical engineering baccalaureate graduates are educated to begin professional careers that apply a broad base of engineering, science, and communication skills to a variety of electrical engineering endeavors and to develop advanced competence in a few specialties. As such, we expect that during the first several years following graduation, our graduates will meet the following program objectives:

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Educational Objectives

We expect that during the first three to five years following graduation, our graduates will:

Be successful in applying their knowledge and skills in electrical engineering in finding creative solutions to engineering problems involving electrical devices, circuits, or systems, in an industrial or research and development setting, as evidenced by becoming a team/group leader or by earning a first promotion by their employer, OR,
Leverage their engineering analysis and design capabilities and develop a skill set for successful technical, professional, and/or entrepreneurial leadership positions, as evidenced by advanced technical certification, an advanced technical or professional degree, or starting a business.

Student Outcomes

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.

Computer Engineering Undergraduate Educational Objectives and Student Outcomes

Computer Engineering is a broad field encompassing many specialties. Michigan Tech computer engineering baccalaureate graduates are educated to begin professional careers that apply a broad base of engineering, science and communication skills to a variety of computer engineering endeavors and to develop advanced competence in a few specialties. As such, we expect that during the first several years following graduation, our graduates will meet the following program objectives:

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Educational Objectives

We expect that during the first three to five years following graduation, our graduates will:

Be successful in applying their knowledge and skills in computer engineering to specify, design, model, implement, program, and test integrated hardware/software solutions to engineering problems, in an industrial or research and development setting, as evidenced by becoming a team/group leader or by earning a first promotion by their employer, OR,
Leverage their engineering analysis and design capabilities and develop a skill set for successful technical, professional, and/or entrepreneurial leadership positions, as evidenced by advanced technical certification, and advanced technical or professional degree, or starting a business.

Student Outcomes

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.

Robotics Engineering Undergraduate Educational Objectives and Student Outcomes

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Educational Objectives

We expect that during the first three to five years following graduation, our graduates will:

Be successful in attaining a professional career in robotics and related industries, academia or government and apply their knowledge and skills to find creative solutions to engineering problems in an industrial or research and development setting, OR,
Leverage their engineering analysis and design capabilities and develop a skill set for successful technical, professional, and/or entrepreneurial leadership positions, as evidenced by advanced technical certification, an advanced technical or professional degree, or starting a business.

Student Outcomes

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.

Accreditation and Objectives