Materials Science and Engineering (MSE)
Program Objectives

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

Program educational objectives (or PEOs) are broad statements that describe what we expect graduates of AU's materials science and 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

Graduates of AU's materials science and engineering program will:

1. Be employed in materials-related industries and will continue to move into positions with both increased technical skill requirements and increased managerial responsibilities.
2. Be engaged in continuing their education and lifelong learning in both technical and non-technical fields including graduate studies in Materials Science and Engineering, and other science and engineering majors; MBA programs; medical school; law school or short course/workshops applicable to growth within a chosen technical field.
3. Become leaders in the development of their professions including professional society activities, conference presentations, scholarly publications, and student recruiting and 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.

Graduates of AU's materials science and engineering program will:

1. Be prepared for careers in materials-related industries and will continue to move into positions with both increased technical skill requirements and increased managerial responsibilities.
2. Be prepared to continue their educational endeavors in both technical and non-technical fields including graduate studies in Materials Science and Engineering, and other science and engineering majors; MBA programs; medical school; law school or short course/workshops applicable to growth within a chosen technical field.
3. Be prepared to become leaders in the development of their professions including professional society activities, conference presentations, scholarly publications, and student recruiting and mentoring.