Computer Engineering American University of Sharjah (AUS)

Overview

As part of the 140-credit program, which is accredited both by the Commission for Academic Accreditation of the Ministry of Education's Higher Education Affairs Division in the United Arab Emirates and by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET in the United States, you'll be focusing on major areas in computer engineering: computer architecture and design, computer networks, databases, software engineering and computer applications in industry.

This internationally accredited computer engineering degree program also includes university requirements and core requirements for all students. Additionally, technical and free elective courses must be completed. A summer internship experience at a national or international establishment is an essential part of the course, as is a senior project accomplished over two semesters.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Computer Engineering course from American University of Sharjah (AUS) is to educate students in the principles and modern practices of computer engineering, to prepare students to pursue a wide range of computer engineering careers, and to generate new knowledge by the pursuit of research in selected areas of computer engineering.

Program Educational Objectives

The objectives of the computer engineering program are to produce graduates who will:

• have successful careers as computer engineers and become effective communicators, team members and leaders in industry and public sectors
• continue their professional development through continuing education and advanced studies
• be engaged in the global, ethical and social aspects of the profession and have a positive impact on local, regional and global communities

Accreditation

This program is accredited both by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET in the United States.