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 90 years.

ABET accredits over 4,500 programs at 895 colleges and universities in 40 countries. Over 2,200 dedicated volunteers participate annually in ABET evaluation activities.

Electrical Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s) and Similarly Named Engineering Programs Program Criteria.

Computer Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s) and Similarly Named Engineering Programs Program Criteria.

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:

Successfully apply their knowledge and skills in electrical engineering in finding creative solutions to engineering problems involving electromagnetic phenomena, devices, or systems.
Function as responsible and ethical members of the profession and society with an understanding of the social and economic ramifications of their work.

Graduates opting for an industrial career path will:

Succeed in entering commercial electrical engineering practice as demonstrated by such indicators as:
1. obtaining their first promotion,
2. contributing to the competitive edge of their employer,
3. being a productive member of an engineering team,
4. demonstrating individual technical capability,
5. generating high quality technical documentation,
6. pursuing continuing education.

Alternatively, within three to five years following the completion of their degree, graduates pursuing an academic career path will:

Succeed in full time graduate studies at highly respected graduate schools as demonstrated by either:
1. earning a master's degree, or
2. having made satisfactory progress toward a doctoral degree.

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:

Successfully apply their knowledge and skills in computer engineering to specify, design, model, implement, program, and test integrated hardware/software systems as creative solutions to engineering problems.
Function as responsible and ethical members of the profession and society with an understanding of the social and economic ramifications of their work.

Graduates opting for an industrial career path will:

Succeed in entering commercial computer engineering practice as demonstrated by such indicators as:
1. obtaining their first promotion,
2. contributing to the competitive edge of their employer,
3. being a productive member of an engineering team,
4. demonstrating individual technical capability,
5. generating high quality technical documentation,
6. pursuing continuing education.

Alternatively, within three to five years following the completion of their degree, graduates pursuing an academic career path will:

Succeed in full time graduate studies at highly respected graduate schools as demonstrated by either:
1. earning a masters degree, or
2. having made satisfactory progress toward a doctoral degree.

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

Robotics Engineering is a broad field, encompassing many specialties. Michigan Tech robotics engineering baccalaureate graduates are educated to begin professional careers that apply a large spectrum of electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer engineering and computer science principles coupled with the necessary communication skills to address a variety of robotic engineering endeavors.

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Educational Objectives

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

Successfully apply their knowledge and skills in robotics engineering in finding creative solutions to engineering problems involving electromechanical systems, embedded- digitally controlled automated systems, and sensor and actuator integration.
Function as responsible and ethical members of the profession and society with an understanding of the social and economic ramifications of their work.

Graduates opting for an industrial career path will:

Succeed in entering commercial robotics engineering practice as demonstrated by such indicators as:
1. obtaining their first promotion,
2. contributing to the competitive edge of their employer,
3. being a productive member of an engineering team,
4. demonstrating individual technical capability,
5. generating high quality technical documentation,
6. pursuing continuing education.

Alternatively, within three to five years following the completion of their degree, graduates pursuing an academic career path will:

Succeed in full time graduate studies at highly respected graduate schools as demonstrated by either:
1. earning a master's degree, or
2. having made satisfactory progress toward a doctoral degree.

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