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 Computer Engineering (B.S.Comp.E)

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering program is designed to bridge the gap between electrical engineering and computer science, with a curriculum that focuses on hardware-software integration. The program aims to prepare students for successful professional careers in areas such as computer hardware design, database engineering, and computer network security.

Program Details

The program consists of 137 credit hours, including 15-18 hours of computer engineering electives. Students will be exposed to a wide variety of areas, such as wireless communications, renewable energy, artificial intelligence, data network security, software engineering, mobile applications, and computer architecture. The program culminates in a mandatory field experience and an interdisciplinary capstone design project.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing their studies, graduates will be able to:

• Identify, formulate, and solve complex computer engineering and technology 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 provides 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.
• The University administers the ACCUPLACER Exam (Math) to place students at the appropriate mathematics level.

Faculty

The faculty includes:

• Dean of the School of Engineering and Professor of Computer Engineering: Wael Bazzi
• Chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering: Vinod Pangracious
• Assistant Professor of Computer Engineering: Aicha Beya Far
• Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering: Khaled Ali
• Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering: Muhammad Zia

Related Programs

• Graduate: Master of Science in Construction Management (M.S.C.M.)
• Minor: Minor in Environmental Engineering
• Undergraduate: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E)
• Minor: Minor in Computer Science
• Undergraduate: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (B.S.M.E.)