MSEE Student Learning Outcomes

California State University, Los Angeles
MS Program in Electrical Engineering

Goals/Objectives

The goals and objectives of the graduate program in Electrical Engineering are to prepare graduate students for careers in professional practice, research, and for further study towards doctoral degrees in Electrical engineering.

Outcome

Knowledge:

1. Knowledge of mathematics and science.
2. Knowledge of the engineering principles.
3. Focus on a specialization field in Electrical Engineering.
4. Knowledge of current events and contemporary societal issues.
5. Knowledge of the state-of-the-art Information Technologies.
6. The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.

Skills:

1. Ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.
2. Ability to identify, formulates, and solves Electrical Engineering problems.
3. Ability to function in multidisciplinary teams.
4. Capability to use state-of-art engineering/computer tools necessary for engineering practice or research.
5. Skill to find and use available technical information.
6. Ability to communicate effectively orally.
7. Ability to communicate effectively in written reports.
8. Skills to organize and synthesize information.
9. Ability to design and conduct experiments, tests, or simulations, as well as to analyze and interpret data to validate his/her assumptions and hypotheses.
10. Ability to evaluate current electrical engineering techniques.

Attitudes:

1. Recognition of the need and ability to engage in life-long learning.
2. Understanding of their professional and ethical responsibilities.
3. An understanding of responsibility and accountability.
4. A desire to be a flexible and adaptable team player.
5. Recognition of the significance of self-growth.
6. Mental robustness and a willingness to accept new challenges.