Mechanical Engineering (ME)
Program Objectives

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What will you do with a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering?

Program educational objectives (or PEOs) are broad statements that describe what we expect graduates of AU's mechanical engineering program to attain 3-5 years after graduation. PEOs are reviewed and revised regularly to ensure that the program educational objectives are relevant to the needs of today's employers

A few years after graduation:

1. Our graduates will be working in a wide range of industries as mechanical engineers who solve fundamental problems and effectively communicate their work.
2. Some our graduates will be working collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams, and move into positions of increased technical skill requirements and managerial responsibilities.
3. Some of our graduates will be pursuing or will have completed advanced degrees in science and engineering, MBA programs, or law school.
4. Some of our graduates will be active participants in their profession, including society activities, scholarly publications, and student mentoring.

The PEOs listed above were developed by faculty in June 2011 with input from alumni and employers. The PEOs are currently being reviewed by the School of Engineering Advisory Board and will be officially approved by Fall 2011. Listed below are the PEOs that were in place prior to June 2011.

AU's mechanical engineering program is designed to:

1. To produce engineers who have a broad-based mechanical engineering background with a solid foundation in the fundamental principles of science and engineering.
2. To produce graduates who are skilled at applying math, science and engineering principles to solve technical problems.
3. To produce graduates who are able to communicate effectively about their work and can function collaboratively in multi-disciplinary team.
4. To produce graduates who have the skills for critical thinking and lifelong learning and who place a high value on professional integrity and ethical responsibility.