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ABET Accreditation Information

The Computer and Systems Engineering program at Rensselaer is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s) and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

The Electrical Engineering program at Rensselaer is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s) and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

Program Educational Objectives for ECSE Programs

The Electrical and Computer & Systems Engineering programs are each designed to prepare students for continued learning and successful careers in industry, government, academia, and consulting. Within a few years of graduation our graduates of the Bachelor of Science programs are expected to:

  • Pursue professional positions and/or graduate study in their areas of interest.
  • Contribute to the body of knowledge in their professional disciplines through problem-solving, discovery, leadership, and responsible application of technology.
  • Continue to develop both professionally and personally through activities such as participation in professional societies, continuing education, and community service.

Student Outcomes of the Undergraduate Curriculum

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to demonstrate:

  • an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics

  • an ability to 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

  • an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences

  • an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts

  • an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives

  • an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions

  • an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Enrollment and Graduation Data

Computer and Systems Engineering

    Enrollments Degrees Awarded
Year   1 2 3 4 UG Total Grad Total Bachelors Masters Doctorates
16/17 FT 81 75 67 83 306 14 72 10 2
PT            
17/18 FT 77 87 87 79 330 18 68 10 1
PT           2
18/19 FT 100 75 95 86 356 18 72 5 2
PT           2
19/20 FT 76 90 82 111 359 26 74 6 1
PT            
20/21 FT 61 63 75 111 310 36 76 12 2
PT           1
21/22 FT 69 45 56 102 272 31 82 7 4
PT            
22/23 FT 115 42 54 79 290 23      
PT            

FT = full time, PT = part time

Electrical Engineering

    Enrollments Degrees Awarded
Year   1 2 3 4 UG Total Grad Total Bachelors Masters Doctorates
16/17 FT 98 88 115 109 410 89 95 21 9
PT           4
17/18 FT 67 91 96 111 365 91 108 20 13
PT           6
18/19 FT 99 88 122 91 400 90 83 28 16
PT           4
19/20 FT 77 99 106 107 389 122 91 17 12
PT           4
20/21 FT 64 82 116 123 385 130 96 25 10
PT           5
21/22 FT 58 41 78 124 301 121 105 22 11
PT            
22/23 FT 82 47 69 83 281 109      
PT            
23/24 FT                  
PT            

FT = full time, PT = part time