Program Overview

Overview of University Programs

The American University in Dubai offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs, all of which have been formally accredited by regional and global independent bodies. These programs are designed to provide students with recognized degrees in their chosen fields.

Undergraduate Programs

• Architecture (B.Arch.)
• Biology (B.S.)
• Business Administration (B.B.A.)
• Civil Engineering (B.S.C.E.)
• Communication and Information Studies (B.C.I.S.)
• Computer Engineering (B.S.Comp.E.)
• Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E.)
• Game Design and Development (B.S.)
• International Studies (B.A.I.S.)
• Interior Design (B.F.A.)
• Mechanical Engineering (B.S.M.E.)
• MMU International Progression Path
• Psychology (B.A.)
• Visual Communication (B.F.A.)

Pre-University Programs

• Summer Camp

Graduate Programs

• Artificial Intelligence (M.S.)
• Business Administration (M.B.A.)
• Construction Management (M.S.C.M.)
• Education (M.Ed.)
• Innovation Management (M.S.)
• International Affairs (M.A.)
• Leadership and Innovation in Contemporary Media (M.A.)
• Urban Design and Digital Environments (M.U.D.D.E.)

Professional and Certificate Programs

• Center for Executive Programs and Professional Services (CEPPS)
• The English Bridge Program (Center For English Proficiency)
• Certificate Programs

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E)

The Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering program is designed to produce professional and forward-thinking graduates through a solid education in electronics, signal processing, digital systems, and electromagnetics, as well as a broad range of electives in communication engineering and power systems.

Program Overview

The program is designed to ensure excellence in multiple technical areas within the broad field of electrical engineering, while emphasizing the role of general education, ethical and social responsibility, in addition to life-long learning in the personal and professional growth of future electrical engineers.

Program Details

The Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E.) degree is a four-year program consisting of 137 hours of required credit. Core subjects are split into Mathematics/Natural Sciences, Arts and Sciences, and Electrical Engineering. There are also 12-15 credit hours of computer engineering electives, where students can choose from courses including Optical Fiber Communications, Energy Engineering, Electric Drives, Digital Integrated Circuit Design, Wireless Communications and Antenna Theory.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing their studies, graduates will be able to:

• Identify, formulate, and solve complex electrical engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
• 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.
• Communicate effectively with a range of audiences, through oral, written, graphic, and electronic channels.
• Make informed engineering decisions, guided by ethical and professional responsibility, and considering the global impact of engineering solutions on the economy, environment, and society.
• Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
• Develop and conduct experiments, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
• Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies such as self-regulated learning, experimentation, and cooperative learning.

Facilities

The university offers state-of-the-art facilities, including:

• Fluid Mechanics Laboratory
• Materials/Structures Laboratory
• Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory
• Circuits, Electrical Systems and Robotics Labs
• Enterprise Computing Lab

Admissions Entry

All applying students must have:

• A high school/secondary school certificate or equivalent from an institution accredited by the Ministry of Education in the U.A.E. or by the relevant national or regional institutional accrediting body.
• International TOEFL or Academic IELTS or the equivalent score on another internationally-recognized English exam.

Faculty

The faculty includes:

• Dean of the School of Engineering and Professor of Computer Engineering
• Chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering
• Assistant Professor of Computer Engineering
• Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering
• Program Director, Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence and Professor of Computer Engineering
• Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering

Related Programs

• Master of Science in Construction Management (M.S.C.M.)