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Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering
Northeastern University College of Engineering

Accreditation

The BS in Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

Program Educational Objectives: Computer Engineering

Graduates should:

  1. Obtain successful careers in computer engineering and related disciplines through substantial technical contributions, continued employment, professional recognition, advancement in responsibilities, a professional network, and personal satisfaction.
  2. Pursue advanced study such as graduate study in engineering or related disciplines, if desired.

Program Educational Objectives: Electrical Engineering

Graduates should:

  1. Obtain successful careers in electrical engineering and related disciplines through substantial technical contributions, continued employment, professional recognition, advancement in responsibilities, a professional network, and personal satisfaction.
  2. Pursue advanced study such as graduate study in engineering or related disciplines, if desired.

Student Outcomes

The Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering programs have adopted the EAC student outcomes:

  1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
  2. 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
  3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
  7. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies

Student Enrollment and Graduation Data

Student enrollment and graduation data for this program are posted here.