Program Overview

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering Technology

The Faculty of Engineering Technology and Science mission is to provide world-class engineering programs empowering graduates with the desire for learning, discovery, and innovation, and provide highly competent technologists and engineers to meet present and future industry needs nationally and globally.

Program Description

The Bachelor of Electrical Engineering Technology program provides an excellent broad education to cater for the global UAE industry. The program graduates are trained to support power generation, transmission, distribution, and control of electric energy systems and related equipment. HCT Electrical engineers are trained to use state-of-the-art software and hardware to rapidly prototype and test potential product design. They gain experience in circuits, semiconductor devices, digital systems, programming, micro-controllers, power systems, industrial instrumentation, and system control.

Program Goals

The Program Educational Objectives of the Bachelor of Electrical Engineering Technology program are to:

1. Provide electrical engineering professionals with the technical knowledge and skills required by the industry to develop, design, and maintain electrical systems to the highest level of industry standards.
2. Prepare graduates for a successful career as effective decision-makers with strong communication and teamwork skills and an understanding of global, ethical, and social implications of the industry and Electrical Engineering profession.
3. Provide graduates with strong commitment to lifelong learning, continuing education, and professional growth.
4. Provide graduates with leadership qualities and commitment to contribute actively to achieving the Abu Dhabi Vision 2030.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon graduation, a HCT graduate in Bachelor of Electrical Engineering Technology should demonstrate an ability to:

1. Apply knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the Electrical Engineering Technology.
2. Design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the Electrical Engineering Technology.
3. Apply written, oral, and graphical communication in broadly defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature;
4. Conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes;
5. Function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams.
6. Develop and evaluate a business plan to transform an engineering design (systems, products, services, and solutions) into a business opportunity utilizing entrepreneurial skills and knowledge.

Employment Prospects

Employment prospects for HCT Engineering Technology and Science graduates are very strong and cover many local and international industrial sectors including Aviation, Computing, Construction, Consulting, Defense, Energy, Governance, Healthcare, Infrastructure support and maintenance, Manufacturing, Oil and gas, and Telecommunications.

Work Experiential Learning

Students are eligible for a one-year Work Experiential Learning experience during their study.